US pushing Oman to break ties with Iran, sees neutrality as threat - report
The report comes less than a week after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it joined Iran's planned tolling of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Mojtaba Khamenei is increasingly engaged at some level, Rubio says
Hezbollah likely obtained drones capable of attacking deep into n. Israel, defense officials fear
Iran signals 'strategic desperation,' as regime attacks it own economic lifeline in UAE - interview
Iran military sites 'completely hidden,' can sustain production, senior IRGC general boasts
A senior Iranian commander said sites that produce military equipment are "completely hidden from the enemy's view," signaling to the US and Israel that Iran is still managing to produce weapons.
Israel, Lebanon resume negotiations in DC as US, Iran message exchange may have stopped days ago
Home Front Command considers easing restrictions • Merz urges Israeli restraint in Lebanon, Hezbollah disarmament • Two IDF troops lightly wounded
UN Secretary-General Guterres proposes new force to replace Lebanon's UNIFIL
Guterres' proposal outlines three possible models for a new force, and would likely comprise hundreds or thousands of troops to ensure the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire stays in place.
'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court
US prosecutors say Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi helped plan approximately 18 attacks in Europe in recent months.
Cargo vessel struck by drone attack in Gulf, Iraqi officials say
Two explosions struck a cargo vessel near Iraq’s Umm Qasr, with officials saying one was caused by a drone attack.
Iran deal on nukes, missiles, Hormuz, and terror cash: A guide for the perplexed - analysis
For Israel to properly understand its security needs and future risks, it is also important to come to a dispassionate and apolitical evaluation of the major issues involved in the US-Iran deal.
Trump declares Lebanon ceasefire, calls off IDF strike on Beirut after phone call with Netanyahu
After the call, Netanyahu said that he had told Trump that "if Hezbollah doesn't stop attacking our towns and citizens - Israel will attack terror targets in Beirut."
Conflicting Trump, Tehran statements leave US-Iran talks status unclear
"Talks are continuing, at a rapid pace, with the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump said in a Truth Social post.
Iran pushes limited deal with US to buy time amid economic pressure
Iran is seeking a limited interim deal with the US to ease economic pressure while avoiding major nuclear concessions.
Iran freezes talks with US over Israeli military action in Lebanon, IRGC-affiliated outlet claims
Iran also threatened to completely block the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that there would be no talks until its demands on the cessation of Israel's operations in both Lebanon and Gaza were met.
