Iran and US have been in direct contact in recent days- report
US and Iranian representatives have reportedly re-established contact, according to Axios.
Middle East
Iran's revolution-in-waiting: Why the point of no return has already passed - analysis
Senior Iran-backed Iraqi militia official killed, Kataib Hezbollah not confirming circumstances
Mojtaba Khamenei escaped death by seconds in same strike that killed his father - report
Israel’s illusions about Lebanon persist as tensions with Hezbollah escalate - analysis
With Lebanon’s internal politics and Hezbollah’s influence, Israel must rethink its approach to peace and security.
Pakistan strikes hit drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Taliban says
Pakistan's information ministry and military did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Iranian leaders admonish Gulf states over support for Israel, US, call for Muslim solidarity
"Iran is continuing along the path of resistance in confronting the 'Great Satan' and the 'Lesser Satan,' namely America and Israel," Larijani wrote.
Iran pushes on Epstein conspiracies in information war with US, experts tell ‘Post’
Inside Iran’s ‘information war’: Experts explain how Iran is throwing Epstein in messaging campaign to divide the West
Chikli calls October 7 attack a part of long-term Iran-Israel conflict, stresses nuclear threat
Amichai Chikli stressed that the current conflict should be viewed as part of a longer confrontation with Iran rather than a newly erupted war.
Lebanon orders official media to stop calling Hezbollah 'resistance' - report
Further, the phrases “resistance” and “Islamic Resistance” are being removed from statements issued by Hezbollah itself, from broadcasts from the National News Agency.
Tehran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz: A new phase in its maritime strategy - analysis
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz raises questions about its next steps. Can it sustain this threat, or will the international community intervene?
Iran's FM spox. calls Australia's offer for asylum to Iranian soccer players 'hypocrisy and deceit'
According to Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Barghaei, "What happened in Australia was a clear example of hypocrisy and deceit."
Violent suppression, human rights violation: UN rapporteur submits report on Iran’s Jan. protests
UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, Mai Sato, noted that while drafting the report, she found many Iranian families were reluctant to give consent for her to share their testimonies.
Trump Board of Peace envoys meet Hamas in Cairo to safeguard Gaza ceasefire
The weekend meeting is the first publicly reported since the start of the Iran war between the Palestinian terrorist group and the board.
