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?
Middle East
Lebanese Maronite priest killed by IDF tank fire targeting suspected Hezbollah terrorists
Pete Hegseth: Israeli attacks on Iran fuel depots 'not our strikes, not our objective'
Iran's Melli, Sepah banks reported outages, service disruptions, IRGC-linked media report
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.
Trump open to Iran talks, says new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei cannot 'live in peace'
Asked in an interview on Monday evening about the possibility of negotiations with Tehran, Trump told Fox he heard Tehran wanted to talk badly.
Iraq under pressure to curb Iran-backed militias after Rubio call - analysis
Iraq is now at a crossroads. Iran is increasingly turning Iraq into a battlefield. Iraq appears unwilling to rein in the militias in Iraq. Iraqis know the situation is dire.
Trump advisers pushing to find Iran off-ramp as oil prices, political backlash risk rise - report
Trump considers ending the US military campaign in Iran sooner due to rising oil prices and political pressure, despite military success.
IDF targets IRGC weapons research headquarters in Tehran as Israel, Iran continue to trade blows
Strikes were also reported in Isfahan, Karaj, Zahedan, Kermanshah, and other Iranian cities, eyewitnesses and local media cited by Iran International claimed.
After Iran, Israel will still have the Gaza issue, with more pressure to solve it - analysis
Hamas remains embedded in the enclave and Israel faces a renewed dilemma over how to end the war once the confrontation with Iran subsides
Lebanese president Joseph Aoun calls for new ceasefire with Israel, vows to disarm Hezbollah
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s proposed initiative included a request to establish a “complete ceasefire” with Israel and a plea for logistical support for the Lebanese Armed Forces.
NATO boosts Turkey’s air defenses with Patriot system in Malatya
The Kurecik NATO radar base, which provides vital data for the alliance and helped identify two Iranian ballistic missiles heading toward Turkey, is located in Malatya.
French President Macron promises to defend Cyprus in visit after drone attacks
Macron gave his statement of support during a visit to Paphos, where the French president met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as well as Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides.
After ‘unique intervention,’ Iran’s women’s soccer team allowed to stay in Australia
The five players, including team captain Zahra Ghanbari, sought protection after the team were branded "wartime traitors" for refusing to sing their national anthem before an Asian Cup match.
