Turkey revokes operating license of Iran's Mellat Bank amid US economic pressure campaign
Earlier this month, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a small Turkish investment bank and two subsidiaries.
Middle East
Pentagon's US-Iran war fatality accounting may be inaccurate - report
Mural of rapper Macklemore painted in Gaza after Sheeran tour furor
Saudi Aramco suspends European crude deliveries after East-West pipeline attack - report
Qatar signs agreement with UN to bring 1.3 million liters of fuel to Gaza
In the latest expansion of Qatar's aid program for Gaza, Doha announced it would work with the UN to deliver 1.3 million liters of fuel to the Strip to support humanitarian efforts.
EU Operation Aspides raised alert level of its ships after Houthi attacks, Kallas says
The EU's Red Sea naval mission has raised alert levels as Houthi forces expand control near key maritime routes, increasing threats to shipping and regional security.
Yemen conflict displaces 112,000 people inside country, thousands flee to Djibouti, UN agency says
The UN described the new fighting as a crisis layered atop Yemen’s long-running humanitarian emergency.
Sharaa secretly building up Syrian military, raising red flags in Israeli security community
Instead of investing in infrastructure, rebuilding the country, or improving the welfare of civilians who suffered through 15 years of war, the extremist regime is focusing on an arms buildup.
Saudi Arabia reaches out to Houthis through Oman for ceasefire, direct negotiations - report
According to the Lebanese newspaper Al Akhbar, which is affiliated with Hezbollah, the aim is first to discuss the Houthis' humanitarian demands and then attempt to reach a comprehensive agreement.
Iran reconstructing nuclear test-linked Taleghan 2 site after IDF strikes, satellite imagery shows
Satellite imagery shows Iran restoring the heavily damaged Taleghan 2 facility and adding apparent protection against future strikes.
Shooting in Iranian city of Zahedan sparks mass security response, city shutdown - report
Several ambulances were dispatched to the area, and checkpoints were established on nearby streets, according to the Iran International report.
Yemen conflict displaces 112,000 as Qatar, UN agree to ship 1.3 million liters of fuel to Gaza
Sharaa secretly building up Syrian military • Ex-Fatah official says he passed on Oct. 7 warning to Israel • Iraq lifts civilian restrictions in its western airspace
NGO B’Tselem report presents baseless claims of Israel dismantling Palestinian life in West Bank
WEST BANK AFFAIRS: B’Tselem accuses Israel of systematically dismantling Palestinian life in the West Bank, as Israel calls its central claim baseless.
US approves possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
Word of the potential deal first spread in late 2025, leading many to question whether Saudi Arabia obtaining F-35’s would pose a challenge to Israel’s military advantage in the region.
