Turkey's 'strategic triad' gains sway in Trump's Middle East policy, posing challenges for Israel
BEHIND THE LINES: Turkey, Qatar, and Pakistan are emerging as a powerful bloc - an alliance openly opposed to Israel.
Middle East
Iran opens Khamenei funeral with calls for 'death to America,' no signs of Mojtaba being present
Hamas executes Gazan for 'collaborating' with Israeli intelligence - report
Leiter says Lebanon deal focused on Hezbollah disarmament as France, UK to work with Oman on Hormuz
Turkey's new Somalia spaceport doubles as missile range, threatening Israel - report
The facility is only designed to accommodate systems with a range of up to 2,000 km., placing Israel outside of reach; Somaliland, militarily supported by Israel, is within the projected range.
Turkish comedian jailed pending trial over alleged insults to Erdogan, religious values
The performance quickly went viral online, and attracted more than nine million views on YouTube as of Friday, with clips spreading widely across X/Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms
Iran begins talks with Japanese firms on oil sales under temporary US sanctions waiver
A senior Iranian official said any deal would require the US to extend the current waiver given the shipping time between Japan and Iran.
Iraq, Turkey discuss protocol to keep oil exports flowing, Iraqi foreign ministry says
Iraq and Turkey are expected to sign an executive protocol to ensure the continuation of Iraqi oil exports.
Khamenei lies in state as Iran opens week of funeral rites
Iran is staging a week of mass funeral processions for Khamenei, whose 37-year reign was brought to an end in February by the first airstrike of the war.
Iran, Oman reach agreement on Strait of Hormuz based on US MoU, Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says
"The Israelis are undoubtedly seeking to disrupt the Iran-US MoU," Ghalibaf added, "but the deterrent power of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the region will prevent them from starting a war again."
Iranian general warns of 'harsh response' if Israel, US attack during Khamenei's funeral
The event will last a week and span several major cities in Iran and Iraq, with ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, Najaf, and Karbala.
'Political systems cannot sustain it': Turkish FM calls for sanctions on Israel, Sa'ar retaliates
“Israel is not only Turkey’s problem, and it is not only President Erdoğan’s problem,” the Turkish foreign minister said. “These people have become a burden that humanity can no longer bear."
Leiter says Lebanon deal focused on Hezbollah disarmament as France, UK to work with Oman on Hormuz
Foreign officials attend Khamenei's funeral • Iranian general warns Israel, US against strikes • IDF reservist severely wounded in Lebanon
Trump claims he's the 'best president in Israel's history' during interview
"A year and a half ago, we were laughed at. They’re not laughing anymore,” said the US president, who in the interview defended his decision to start a war with Iran that is now in its fourth month.
