Pakistan urges Trump to extend Iran deadline, proposes two-week ceasefire
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Axios that Trump has been made aware of the proposal and that “a response will come.”
Middle East
Preliminary UN probe blames Israel and likely Hezbollah for peacekeeper deaths
Kuwait, Bahrain push preemptive measures, close bridges as Iran threatens transport infrastructure
Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah to release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson
Two IDF officers, civilian face indictment in alleged Gaza aid-truck smuggling scheme
Two IDF officers and a civilian face indictments for smuggling contraband into Gaza using humanitarian aid trucks, part of a growing wartime smuggling investigation.
Houthis hold Gulf states from joining US attacks with Bab el-Mandeb Strait trump card - interview
The Houthis' threat to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait may explain why Gulf states have not responded militarily to Iran’s attacks. Yemen expert Inbal Nissim-Louvton weighs in.
Iran attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says
The attack follows US President Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz oil chokepoint by Tuesday night.
US strikes Kharg Island military targets, American official confirms to 'Post'
The strikes included attacks on Kharg Island's air defenses, a US official confirmed to Walla on Tuesday.
Trump says Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ will die tonight as Iran stops direct talks with US
Later on Tuesday, Iran officially cut off all direct communications with the US over Trump's threat. It is currently unclear if the nations will resume direct talks before the 8 p.m. EST deadline.
Iranian-linked drone attack kills Kurdish couple in northern Iraq
It is the latest attack by Iran and Iranian-backed militias using drones and missiles on the Kurdistan region. Iranian-backed militias have launched more than 500 attacks since February 28.
Heat, costs, shortages: US faces limits in deciding next actions in Iran - report
Iran could achieve USD 70-90 billion in annual revenue if the Islamic regime is allowed to charge a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a J.P. Morgan paper.
Tehran synagogue damaged by missile strike according to Iranian media reports
Footage and reports circulated by Iranian outlets and social media accounts identified the site as the Rafi Niya Synagogue, located near Palestine Square in central Tehran.
Gunmen open fire near Israeli consulate in Istanbul in possible ISIS-linked attack
A spokesperson for Israel's Foreign Ministry told The Jerusalem Post that the consulate is not staffed. One gunman was killed, and two police officers were injured, Turkish authorities confirmed.
Syria, Israel, and the regional war – what lies ahead?
Syria has kept out of the war; its president pledged a stable Syria that could offer partnerships in energy and economy. But all of that might change as Syria may vote to join a war after all.
