Explosions heard in Dubai, witnesses say
Witnesses said they heard blasts in downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday. Meanwhile, Iranian state media claimed that US projectiles hit Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.
Middle East
Gulf State leadership tried to dissuade Trump from implementing Hormuz tolls - report
Houthi leader threatens Saudi oil facilities if Riyadh escalates in Yemen
Lebanon, Syria to reset trade ties, economy minister tells says
Iranian foreign minister visits Doha amid missile strikes on Gulf states, release of US citizen
Araghchi, according to the Foreign Ministry, made the journey to “meet with Qatari authorities and offer his condolences” after the death of former Qatari emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
Syria intercepts massive Hezbollah arms shipment hidden inside oil tanker from Iraq
"A search uncovered a cache of weapons that included long-range missiles, guided anti-tank missiles and drones," SANA reported.
Why Morocco's commitment is a major milestone for the US peace plan in Gaza - analysis
Morocco has 'formally signed its Participating Country Agreement with the International Stabilization Force' for Gaza.
Palestinian ex-prisoners allege sexual, physical, and medical abuse in Israeli prisons - report
"This kind of thing never happened before October 7. Back then, we only faced this type of abuse if there was a hunger strike or a riot," the released prisoners told Wall Street Journal.
Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say
A source close to the Houthis said the group had completed preparations to attack shipping by deploying missiles and drones near Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the gateway to the Red Sea.
Hezbollah’s weapons harm national security, slim majority of Lebanese say - poll
Only 11% of the respondents said they believed Hezbollah’s armed presence improved Lebanon’s security, with many declining to answer the question.
Syria’s actions against Hezbollah weapons smuggling showcase its regional commitment - analysis
As US President Donald Trump maneuvers to bring about peace in Lebanon, Syria plays a key role in helping cut off the arms flow to Hezbollah.
UN experts demand Iran reverse seizure of Tehran church, warn of crackdown on Persian Christian life
The ten-acre compound in central Tehran held homes, offices, and two schools in addition to the church itself.
Iran's space program advances satellite program, eyes better missile launchers, new facilities
Salarieh said Iran is expected to inaugurate several new facilities in the coming months, including laboratories, satellite control centers, and the Chabahar launch site in the country’s southeast.
US citizen detained, held by Iranian regime since 2024 released, Donald Trump announces
In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that the woman had been released as a gesture of goodwill on Iran's part, adding that the woman was safely outside the country and in good condition.
