Saudi Arabia pledges $500m over Yemen development projects in areas long-held by UAE, separatists
Riyadh declared the move a threat to its national security, called on the UAE to withdraw, and backed an offensive that swept the STC from power.
Middle East
'Over 90% of Iranians hate the regime,' INSS’s Beni Sabti reveals from leaked Iran survey
IDF troops operate in southern Lebanese town, demolish two houses, Al-Mayadeen reports
Syria's Kurdish outreach masks plans for new offensive against SDF in Aleppo - analysis
Iraq sends aid to Gaza, strengthening regional role, support - report
The Iraqis said that the aid is “an embodiment of Iraq's steadfast position in support of the Palestinian cause, and stemming from the humanitarian commitment of the Iraqi government and people.”
Tehran doubles down on repression, believing US reluctance will delay new strikes - analysis
Iran's foreign minister claimed that “terrorist elements from the outside” were seeking to drag the US into a conflict.
As phase two of Gaza plan begins, questions remain over Hamas's willingness to disarm - analysis
“Today, on behalf of President Trump, we are announcing the launch of Phase Two of the President’s 20-Point Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, moving from ceasefire to demilitarization," Witkoff said.
Trump would want US strikes to be a decisive blow to Iranian regime -NBC
The officials are concerned that the Iranian regime is not yet weak enough to be effectively ended through US strikes.
US to discuss demilitarization, amnesty with Hamas, Israel, US officials say
US officials stated that President Trump sent out invitations to the countries he personally selected to be on the Gaza Board of Peace.
Iran temporarily closes airspace, Western military official says signals show US attack 'imminent'
"All the signals are that a US attack is imminent, but that is also how this administration behaves to keep everyone on their toes," a Western military official said.
UK temporarily closes embassy in Tehran amid protests, tensions - Politico
Earlier on Wednesday, pro-regime activists held a protest outside the embassy, burning Israeli and US flags.
Donald Trump: Iran's killing of protesters 'is stopping, no plan for executions'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that "there is no plan" by Iran to hang people. "Hanging is out of the question."
Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji killed in Tehran protests, anti-regime data shows
Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji, 39, was shot during protests in Tehran's Sadeghiyeh area, according to Hengaw and the National Council of Resistance of Iran's data.
Trump’s Gaza peace plan officially entering Phase II, Witkoff announces
The interim governing body for Gaza will have 15 members, according to Witkoff, though their names have not been confirmed. It remains unclear how Hamas will be disarmed as required by the plan.
