Cryptocurrency platforms facilitated Iran's evasion of sanctions, US suspects
US authorities are examining whether crypto platforms helped Iranian officials evade sanctions, as digital currency use in Iran surged to billions of dollars last year.
Middle East
Experts warn of challenges ahead as Europe takes a stance against IRGC - interview
How Iran’s economic collapse is tightening the regime’s options - analysis
Second Iranian diplomat abandons post, seeks asylum for family in Switzerland - report
Witkoff's Israel visit aims to explore red lines, acceptable terms in Iran negotiations - analysis
As Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Israel, officials see the visit as a real-time effort to test Israel’s red lines on Iran and gauge what kind of deal Jerusalem could tolerate.
Lebanese army chief meets US counterparts to boost military support
Lebanon’s army chief, Gen. Rodolphe Haykal, met US officials this week to strengthen military support and discuss efforts to disarm Hezbollah amid ongoing regional tensions.
Five Gazan patients evacuated via newly-opened Rafah crossing in first since 2025
"On the second of February, WHO and partners supported the medical evacuation of five patients and seven companions to Egypt via the Rafah crossing," said WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier.
Iran arrests 139 foreign nationals over protests in central Yazd province
The protests, which started in December over economic hardships and quickly turned political, were repressed in the most violent crackdown since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
US, Iran officials to focus on avoiding war in Turkey talks set for this week
The official said some of the countries invited to the talks at the foreign ministers' level included Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.
Abbas announces Palestinian Parliament will hold election on November 1
The upcoming election will be the first where council members are elected by vote as opposed to being appointed.
Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calls for ‘day of action’ on February 14
In a statement posted Monday on social media platform X, the exiled opposition leader called on Iranians abroad and supporters worldwide to gather in major cities.
WATCH: Massive fire breaks out in Tehran shopping center amid protests
Firefighting teams arrived at the scene in Tehran's Jannat Abad neighborhood, attempting to extinguish the fire. It remains unclear if the fire was directly related to anti-regime protest activity.
Iran signals willingness to shut down or suspend nuclear program to avoid US conflict - NYT
US President Donald Trump vowed to use force if Tehran ignored his demands and announced an “armada” heading toward Iran.
Turkey delivers advanced drones to Egypt for Sudan operations
Egypt, sharing a 1,200 km border with Sudan, has strongly backed Sudan’s military in its nearly three-year conflict with the RSF paramilitary group.
