Syrian government, Druze renew participation in new US-backed talks - report
Reports say that a prisoner deal in Sweida could pave the way for a deal that resolves the crisis with Damascus and provides locals with administrative and security powers.
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Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over seizure of diplomatic luggage
EU memo raises security concerns over mass escape from IS-linked Syria camp
Nuclear deal 'within reach, if diplomacy prioritized,' Iranian FM Araghchi claims
US military chief Dan Caine remains Trump's top policy advisor on Iran since June war - exclusive
CENTCOM Chief Admiral Brad Cooper, who replaced Kurilla in August 2025, is as influential as ever, in particular as the top commander who has planned the current potential operations against Iran.
Video shows current Hamas Gaza chief in 2022 ‘war room’ managing dry run of Oct. 7 invasion
A 2022 video aired by Channel 13 captured Hamas leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad managing a simulated invasion. The footage showed the group practicing a sea raid and celebrating "total destruction."
US sets Friday deadline for Iraq to form government free of Iran-linked Maliki or face sanctions
The US issued a Friday ultimatum to Baghdad: form a government without Iranian influence or face sanctions. Washington specifically targeted the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for Prime Minister.
Iran stalls for interim deal as US-Tehran play ‘game of chicken’ with war, expert tells ‘Post'
Dr. Lynette Nusbacher told The Jerusalem Post that the US prepared for targeted air strikes if Tehran failed to negotiate in good faith, as Iran sought an interim deal to shield its missile program.
CIA publishes Farsi message instructing Iranians how to reach out securely
The CIA issued a rare public call in Farsi urging Iranian anti-regime protesters to contact the agency securely online, saying it can hear their voices and wants to help.
Iran is ready for any necessary steps to reach deal with US, deputy foreign minister says
The Iranian diplomat said any US strike on Iran is "a real gamble," adding that Tehran is ready to reach a deal with Washington as soon as possible.
State vs. militia: Why Lebanon is struggling to meet Hezbollah disarmament deadlines - analysis
Beirut faced a test as the army set a 4-month window to disarm Hezbollah north of the Litani, despite skepticism over the group’s 25,000 rockets.
Trump 'willing to use lethal force' against Iran, White House says
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt made her statements during the buildup to Trump's State of the Union address, scheduled for 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
Tucker Carlson says Netanyahu is 'completely evil, completely destructive' in Saudi interview
In his interview with Saudi state network Al Liwan, Carlson hit out at the US government for going along with what he interpreted as Israel’s demands to overthrow the Islamic Regime in Iran.
'Enmity against god': Iran issues death sentence linked to January unrest, source says
A Tehran revolutionary court has reportedly sentenced Mohammad Abbasi to death on charges of “enmity against god,” a ruling not yet confirmed by Iran’s judiciary or Supreme Court.
