Iran will not reopen Strait of Hormuz until its conditions from June are met, Ghalibaf says
He said Washington "must understand that the period of dragging out the (diplomatic) process and dictating one-sided demands is over."
Middle East
‘Dignity was disregarded’: Kurdish journalist recounts alleged abuse at Turkish detention to 'Post'
Iran-backed militias trample US flag, exposing Iraq’s sovereignty problem - analysis
Saudi Arabia quietly shelving NEOM Stadium, one of 2034 World Cup venues
US could join Saudi-Yemen war against Houthis if upcoming large-scale offensive goes south - report
Saudi Arabia asked the US whether it would provide aerial support during the operation, but it was refused twice over the past few weeks.
USS George H.W. Bush anchors in Thailand for recreational visit after Middle East deployment
A local mayor had estimated that each US service member from the Lincoln could spend up to 3,000 baht ($89) per day during the visit.
No attempt to influence Israeli election, says Sinwar mediator who revealed Oct. 7 warning
Referring to the attack Hamas launched on Israel three years ago on October 7, Abu Zaida described it as "a reckless gamble based on mistaken calculations and assessments."
Iran delays renewing Hamas financial support over failure to undermine West Bank stability - report
A senior Hamas delegation visited Tehran in early September, according to the Kan report, which noted that the delegates met with senior Iranian officials.
Two IDF service members injured in Lebanon, tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz
Pete Hegseth says US 'hell-bent' on keeping Iran from achieving nuclear weapons • Iran delays renewing Hamas financial support over failure to undermine West Bank stability • Iran executes detainee
Yemen conducts strikes against Houthi stronghold, capital city of Sanaa as conflict deepens
A spokesperson for Yemen's armed forces, which are aligned with the internationally recognized government, said forces were targeting what he described as "vital targets."
Flydubai hired Omani pilot without background check despite extremist concerns - report
The Omani government had been monitoring al-Hamami during his tenure with Oman Air - the airline where he had previously worked - and discovered that he had visited extremist websites.
US remains 'hell-bent' on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, says Hegseth
The US defense secretary said Trump would have every military option available, maintained that Washington controls the Strait of Hormuz, and acknowledged that Iran is attempting to rebuild its damag
'I gave everything that I had': Flydubai captain tells Netanyahu about co-pilot's hijacking attempt
The prime minister thanked Machchhar for his "remarkable" actions, saying that he "saved the spirit of the world."
Israel received full flydubai crew, passenger list prior to takeoff, source tells 'Post'
Several people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal on Friday that the UAE-based carrier flydubai hired the pilot despite concerns about his radicalization.
