Iraq closes southern border crossing with Iran amid US pressure on Baghdad
Iraq is in the spotlight because Iran continues to pressure Iraq to expel Kurdish Iranian opposition groups. The US is pressuring Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias.
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Trump opposed Netanyahu's plans for renewed strikes on Iran ahead of US midterms - report
Officials warn of potential pre-election Iran attack as IDF prepares for Hamas intervention
Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer
Iran's Pezeshkian discusses mediation efforts in meeting with Pakistan's army chief
Munir's first meeting on Tuesday was with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran's official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
Netanyahu vows to eliminate Iran regime, sources tell 'Post' Trump 'very close' to renewing strikes
On Tuesday, Netanyahu described the Iranian regime as "so fanatical" that it will continue its nuclear ambitions and attempt to rebuild its terror proxy axis "as long as it lives."
Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to punish Trump ahead of US midterms, officials say
Tehran analyst Saeed Leylaz said that, by prolonging the talks, "Iran is influencing the US election without taking any unlawful action."
What is Pakistan's army chief doing in Iran as tensions with US escalate? - analysis
The visit comes as the US appears to be considering new strikes on Iran. Israel is also on edge as elections approach. There are many factors at play.
Pakistani military chief, key mediator in US-Iran war, arrives in Tehran to meet senior officials
The scheduled visit follows earlier summer talks between Munir and Iranian leaders that focused on preventing further escalation, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and expediting the end of the war.
Trump 'very close' to renewing strikes on Iran as Israeli, Lebanese delegations meet in Florida
Hegseth, Netanyahu hold covert airbase meeting • IDF strikes reportedly kill four Gazans • Syria fears Israel-backed Druze offensive
Trump accuses Iran of killing 75,000, says asking NATO for help during war was test
“Somebody said, I wonder why they don't protest. Well, well, it's a little hard when you got machine guns at the end of the street shooting you down,” he added.
US, Israel weigh renewed strikes on Iran as experts warn renewed conflict may be inevitable
A possible US military campaign against Iran could target missile facilities and nuclear infrastructure, but experts caution that even a brief operation risks triggering a prolonged conflict.
Hamas document reveals plan to exploit civilians as Netanyahu warns 'Israel is ready to strike'
Syria condemns IDF incursions into territory • At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on Yemeni government military camp • Egypt seeks approval to send military assistance to Saudis
Iran's IRGC exploits women through sex trafficking, uses children to fund proxy wars, report finds
A new analysis by the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs details how the Islamic Republic’s human trafficking networks generate revenue and help sustain its military operations.
