US officials visit Palestinian village after settler attacks on diplomats
US diplomats visited a Palestinian Christian town after settler attacks on European diplomats, as violence surged across the West Bank.
Middle East
Iran's IRGC exploits women through sex trafficking, uses children to fund proxy wars, report finds
Who is Mehrdad Akhlaghi, Iran’s new defense minister and veteran of its missile program?
How could Israel help Saudi Arabia defend against the Houthis - and at what cost? - analysis
Mysterious explosion hits Baghdad, injuring soldiers from Iranian-backed militias in Iraq
Iraq authorities are trying to downplay the idea that this site was struck by a munition, with investigations framing it as an accident rather than an attack.
Iran attacks Komala Kurdish opposition group in Iraq amid increased regional tensions
Many Kurdish Iranian opposition groups are concerned that Iran will now escalate attacks in the wake of the US leaving Iraq on September 30.
Tensions continue to mount in Lebanon as Hezbollah challenges Beirut’s authority
Lebanon's Grand Jaafari Mufti issued a statement during his sermon on Friday, insisting that Beirut’s actions against Hezbollah were a threat to Lebanese sovereignty.
Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaghi as defense minister after predecessor killed by Israel
Akhlaghi replaces Majid Ebn al-Reza, who took over in an interim capacity after then Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh was killed by US-Israeli strikes in February.
Herzog meets Bahrain's foreign minister in Azerbaijan as Baku emerges as a regional hub - analysis
President Herzog’s meetings in Azerbaijan highlight Baku’s growing role in regional diplomacy, from Israeli-Turkish security talks to efforts to strengthen the Abraham Accords.
Iran appoints new defense minister, urges US to accept proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran calls on US to accept proposal to reopen Hormuz • Lebanon pushes for halt to Israeli strikes • Iran-backed militias funnel money to IRGC
Sanctions strangle Iranian economy as IRGC goes on high alert over civil unrest risks - analysis
According to assessments, the Iranian street is simmering, and the next boiling point, driven by American leverage, could arrive within months, though public reaction remains unpredictable.
Iranian fishermen scramble for loot from sunken container ship after explosion
A massive shipment containing hundreds of brand-new iPhones, luxury French perfumes, and other consumer goods spilled into the sea following the sinking of the container ship "GFS Pride."
Oil prices over $100 could affect war with Iran, leading to escalation before elections - analysis
The US and Israel know that the main hurdle to keeping the lid on the war with Iran is the price of oil, and it will keep rising if no solution can be found for Hormuz and the Houthis.
Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have in recent days attacked Riyadh's international airport and the state oil giant Saudi Aramco, amid renewed fighting with the Saudi-backed forces.
