Trump says Iran deal 'approved by all,' US downs drones above Strait of Hormuz
US forces said to have been just hours away from striking Iran • CENTCOM reportedly struck Iranian water reservoir • IDF downs drone over troops in southern Lebanon
Middle East
US's Wednesday strikes on Iran damaged drinking water facility near Strait of Hormuz - report
Iran-born engineer wins bail ahead of US trial tied to deadly drone strike
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
Qatar expands national service for non-residents born in the country, children of Qatari mothers
Those who enlist in the national service program will also receive financial incentives and have the opportunity to pursue permanent residency.
Drone attack reported in Iraq's Kurdistan region, as US-Iran tensions grow
The attack “caused extensive damage to the building, but no casualties were reported. No party has claimed responsibility so far,” local media reported.
Women seemingly forced to sell hair to survive in Iran, following Armenian smuggling attempt
Many Iranian activists have speculated that the hair came from some of the protesters killed during the January demonstrations, but hair smuggling was already a problem in Iran.
UAE, Iranian senior officials meet for first time since start of war - report
The UAE agreed to meet after realizing the regime, which it still considers an enemy, will not be dislodged from power, according to the sources.
Will European investment into Palestinian economy undermine Israel’s efforts to end pay-for-slay?
Itamar Marcus, the founder of Palestinian Media Watch, noted that one of the participating banks has explicitly refused requests to close accounts reportedly used to pay released terrorists.
Trump says agreement with Iran approved by all parties involved, including Israel, cancels strikes
The MOU would extend the ceasefire for 60 days, including in Lebanon, during which time nuclear negotiations would be held, according to an Axios report.
Three sailors dead from US strikes on tanker off Oman, India confirms
The deaths are the first reported since the blockade began on April 13, operations which have seen the US disable eight ships and turn back more than 100 others.
Debris from intercepted Iranian drone injures child, damages homes in Bahrain
Vehicles caught fire, and homes were damaged in Hamad Town and the capital, Manama, after debris fell from Iranian drones that were intercepted and destroyed.
IRGC general threatens to 'turn entire region into hell' if Strait of Hormuz destabilized
"Will you make the sacred Strait of Hormuz unsafe? We will turn the entire region into hell for you from across Iran,” IRGC Aerospace Force Chief Brig.-Gen. Majid Mousavi said.
UN fails to condemn Hezbollah in statement on peacekeeper's death, Israeli ambassador says
"When a UN peacekeeper dies in southern Lebanon and the Security Council still fails to explicitly condemn Hezbollah for violating Resolution 1701, it reflects a profound failure," Danon stated.
