Iran may deploy naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, US intelligence believes - report
Iran’s naval mine stock isn’t known, though according to CBS, estimates have ranged from 2,000 to 6,000 units.
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Trump is signaling an exit from Iran war, but Israel may not be ready - analysis
Hezbollah's strategy banks on Iranian clerics surviving, Mideast ceasefire, sources say
Iran arrests foreigner it says spied for US, Israel, and acted as proxy for Gulf countries
'Eye for an eye': Iran not seeking ceasefire, will retaliate against Israel, Iranian official warns
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana responded to Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stating that the only outcome proposed for Iran is "unconditional surrender," implying a ceasefire is not an option.
Lebanon unlikely to act against Hezbollah, despite Aoun's criticism, Middle East expert says
In order to disarma nd disable Hezbollah, the Lebanese government "will have to clash with it, which they were not willing to do,” Sarit Zehavi told The Jerusalem Post.
After initial success, Israel and US must decide what’s next in Iran war strategy - comment
As Israel and the US weigh the future of the Iran war, the initial success raises key questions: What more can be achieved, and is it worth the cost to continue?
Fifty percent of Iranian ballistic missiles have been cluster munitions, IDF reveals
Typically, Iranian ballistic missiles have 500 to 1,000 kilograms of explosives in them and strike one target, causing significant damage there and to the immediate surroundings.
Reports clash over Asadollah Badfar's death, funeral date in Iran
Conflicting reports leave the fate of Basij leader Asadollah Badfar unclear. Was he killed in Israeli-US strikes or did his funeral occur a day earlier? Key details remain unverified.
When should the Iran war end? Achievements, risks, and the path forward - analysis
With key objectives met, Israel and the US face tough decisions. Should the Iran war end now, or are there more gains to be made?
Lebanese Maronite priest killed by IDF tank fire targeting suspected Hezbollah terrorists
Father Pierre al-Raei was a Maronite parish priest in a Christian village near the border who reportedly spoke out against Hezbollah terrorists and coordinated with Israeli authorities.
Pete Hegseth: Israeli attacks on Iran fuel depots 'not our strikes, not our objective'
Hegseth: Attack on fuel depots 'weren't our strikes,' US 'not gelling pulled in any direction' • Tuesday will be most intense day of strikes on Iran, secretary of defense says
Iran's Melli, Sepah banks reported outages, service disruptions, IRGC-linked media report
Iranian authorities did not comment on whether the bank outages were caused by a cyberattack or were coincidental.
Are Iranian drone attacks on consulate in Erbil a red line for the UAE? - analysis
It was the latest attempt by the Iranian regime and Iranian-backed militias to target the UAE, which has been attacked with hundreds of drones and missiles since the war with Iran broke out.
