Why Morocco's commitment is a major milestone for the US peace plan in Gaza - analysis
Morocco has 'formally signed its Participating Country Agreement with the International Stabilization Force' for Gaza.
Middle East
Palestinian ex-prisoners allege sexual, physical, and medical abuse in Israeli prisons - report
Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say
Hezbollah’s weapons harm national security, slim majority of Lebanese say - poll
Syria’s actions against Hezbollah weapons smuggling showcase its regional commitment - analysis
As US President Donald Trump maneuvers to bring about peace in Lebanon, Syria plays a key role in helping cut off the arms flow to Hezbollah.
UN experts demand Iran reverse seizure of Tehran church, warn of crackdown on Persian Christian life
The ten-acre compound in central Tehran held homes, offices, and two schools in addition to the church itself.
Iran's space program advances satellite program, eyes better missile launchers, new facilities
Salarieh said Iran is expected to inaugurate several new facilities in the coming months, including laboratories, satellite control centers, and the Chabahar launch site in the country’s southeast.
US citizen detained, held by Iranian regime since 2024 released, Donald Trump announces
In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that the woman had been released as a gesture of goodwill on Iran's part, adding that the woman was safely outside the country and in good condition.
IRGC claims attacks on US military sites in Kuwait, Jordan as hostilities show no sign of stopping
The continued clashes between the US and Iran have led to fewer vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, even as the US lifted its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
IRGC reportedly targets US troops in Kuwait, CENTCOM finishes latest wave of Iran strikes
Trump says Iran 'will be defeated soon' • Trump, Netanyahu expected to meet in US on Monday • US CENTCOM redirects vessels attempting to breach Hormuz blockade
Iran claims 'existential war' with US after new wave of strikes, threatens wider energy disruption
Meanwhile, US President Trump stated that Iran badly wants to settle with the United States, adding that Washington would decide whether or not to take such a step.
US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say
The US military has said its latest bombings have targeted Iranian air defense systems, coastal radar, missile and drone sites as well as small boats and other maritime assets.
Why lessons learned on October 7 prevent Israeli withdrawal from Syria - analysis
Israel learned multiple security lessons from the October 7 massacre, including to act before threats metastasize and to never again let those who want to murder you encamp right on the border.
Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi's visit to US, meeting with Trump strengthens US-Iraq ties - analysis
It appears that Trump likes Iraq’s new leader. Zaidi is a former businessperson, like Trump. As such, Zaidi tried to present a new face of Iraq to the White House.
