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Iran has 'no trust' in the US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araghchi says

BY REUTERS — Fri, 15 May 2026 13:37:14 GMT

Iran is trying to keep the ceasefire to give diplomacy a chance, he told reporters in New Delhi during a visit to attend the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting.

Role of Gulf states in Iran conflict said to change over one week - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:06:27 GMT

Iran’s narrative was that some of the Gulf states hosted US forces, or in the case of the UAE and Bahrain, had signed the Abraham Accords with Israel.

IDF reveals it supplies Lebanese army with anti-explosive drone barbed wire

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:51:05 GMT

To date, the military has issued approximately 158,000 square meters of anti-explosive drone barbed wire, equivalent in size to about 20 football fields.

Iran convert formerly sentenced to death tells ‘Post’ Pope brought ‘shame’ by honoring envoy

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:19:40 GMT

Amirizadeh's comments to the 'Post' came after Pope Leo bestowed a special honor on the Iranian ambassador to the Holy See, along with several other diplomats, for their years-long service.

Justice in Baghdad: Iraq convicts notorious Saddam Hussein-era torturer

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:52:05 GMT

This step is important for Iraq because it continues to show that Baghdad can get some justice for victims of the Saddam era.

Yemen government, Houthis to release more than 1,600 prisoners in conflict's largest swap

BY REUTERS — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:08:40 GMT

The conflict erupted after the Houthis seized the capital Sanaa in 2014, prompting a Saudi-led military intervention in support of the government the following year.

Iraq sought financial assistance from International Monetary Fund as result of Iran war

BY REUTERS — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:31:55 GMT

Initial conversations took place last month during the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington.

Why should the US-China meetings matter for the Middle East? Here are five reasons - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:15:47 GMT

Beijing has been treading carefully in the region. It doesn’t want to be involved in conflict. Let’s examine five reasons the US-China meetings matter for the region.

Teenage girl murdered after refusing arranged marriage to cousin, Iraqi women’s rights group claims

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:52:03 GMT

The murder was reportedly carried out under the justification of “washing shame,” a term associated with honor killing.

Beirut accuses Tehran of violating Vienna Convention in complaint to UN

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:47:55 GMT

The founder and president of the Alma Research and Education Center warned that the UN's “capability to enforce anything is very, very low” and Iran’s allies will likely “get into the picture” there.

Ship seized off UAE's Fujairah being pulled toward Iranian waters

BY REUTERS — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:57:53 GMT

The incident comes as India said on Thursday that an Indian-flagged ship had been attacked off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, and all crew on board were safe.

Iran holds World Cup departure rally despite continuing US visa concerns

BY REUTERS — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:36:37 GMT

Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.

Iran ‘frighteningly close’ to developing nuclear weapons, US energy secretary says - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:36:21 GMT

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stressed that he considers even 20%-enriched uranium "very concerning," given the size of Iran's stockpile.

Chinese companies planning clandestine arms sales to Iran, US intelligence finds - report

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Thu, 14 May 2026 02:53:40 GMT

China has significantly aided Iran over the course of the war, providing intelligence on US forces and supplying Tehran with dual-use materials used in the production of drones and missiles.

Pentagon considering renaming Iran war 'Operation Sledgehammer' if ceasefire fails - report

BY JAMES GENN — Thu, 14 May 2026 02:31:21 GMT

A new operation name could allow the Trump administration to distinguish renewed strikes from Operation Epic Fury, NBC reported.

Turkey’s Kurdish peace process falters as Iran war complicates negotiations - analysis

BY REUTERS — Wed, 13 May 2026 22:46:03 GMT

Turkey’s peace process with Kurdish militants stalls as the Iran war deepens instability in the region, with both sides hesitant to take bold steps toward a resolution.

Third round of Israel-Lebanon talks to take place with military officials, sources tell 'Post'

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Wed, 13 May 2026 22:24:03 GMT

Lebanon’s military attaché in Washington and IDF Head of Strategy Brig.-Gen. Amichai Levin will be among the delegations' representatives.

World Food Programme slashes Syria aid, affecting 7.2 million as funding crisis deepens

BY REUTERS — Wed, 13 May 2026 21:14:25 GMT

The World Food Programme has halved emergency food aid in Syria due to funding shortages, leaving millions vulnerable despite signs of stabilization.

Who gets to belong? Palestinians in Syria confront old suspicions under new rule

BY WASEEM ABU MAHADI/THE MEDIA LINE — Wed, 13 May 2026 20:32:15 GMT

Arrests, media attacks, and changes in official terminology have deepened anxiety among Palestinian refugees over their legal status and place in Syrian society.

Saudi airstrikes targeted militias in Iraq during war with Iran

BY REUTERS — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:52:55 GMT

Saudi warplanes reportedly struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq, targeting key sites as tensions escalated in the Gulf region during the ongoing conflict.

WATCH: Israel hits Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:11:07 GMT

The IDF takes action against Hezbollah's terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as Hezbollah vows to remain on the battlefield and end Israel-Lebanon negotiations.

Chinese supertanker breaks through US-Iran war blockade in Hormuz

BY REUTERS — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:56:49 GMT

The Chinese supertanker Yuan Hua Hu crosses the Strait of Hormuz after months of delay, carrying nearly 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, as US-Iran tensions continue to shape the Gulf.

UAE deepens economic ties with Damascus, eyes major investment in Syria's postwar reconstruction

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:44:43 GMT

The UAE is looking to increase its role in Syria via investment while taking a cautious approach. Key talks discussed expanding economic and investment cooperation during a two-day forum in Damascus.

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on Spotify, cite ‘revenge’ for Khamenei's killing - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:42:34 GMT

Users reported issues accessing Spotify on Wednesday evening around 8 p.m., according to the report, which cited Downdetector.

Mossad chief, Shin Bet head visited UAE to coordinate during Operation Roaring Lion - report

BY SHIR PERETS — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:29:29 GMT

The report comes just after the WSJ published that the UAE was behind some of the recent strikes against Iranian assets, such as the attacks on Lavan Island's refinery at the beginning of April.

Iraq downplays reports of ‘secret’ Israeli base, while sending troops to find it - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:19:59 GMT

Iraq’s army is now being told to “defend” the desert and the homeland so that “Iraq will not be a launchpad or arena for aggression against neighboring countries.”

Iran retains access to majority of missile launch sites, US intelligence shows - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 13 May 2026 01:55:19 GMT

According to The New York Times, Iran can also use the missile stockpiles in non-operational sites by transferring them via mobile launchers.

Hezbollah planning to occupy Beirut, push out hopes of normalization with Israel

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:40:38 GMT

According to sources in the security establishment, Hezbollah is convinced that Israel is plotting a move to divide Lebanon, during which the Lebanese state would lose large areas of territory.

‘You cannot have it both ways’: Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges US to back regime change in Iran

BY ALEX WINSTON — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:47:33 GMT

Speaking at the POLITICO Security Summit in Washington DC, Pahlavi said Western governments had spent years pursuing a failed strategy of appeasement that ultimately emboldened Tehran.

Saudi Arabia launched secret attacks on Iran during Operation Epic Fury

BY REUTERS — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:24:07 GMT

The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder.