Middle East
Who would be Khamenei's successor if regime falls? Foreign diplomats debate - report
The diplomats had also discussed whether Iranian nuclear sites could be secured, and what the environmental consequences would be in attacking facilities like Fordow.
Voices from the Arab press: Iran is shaking – but what’s next?
IRGC commander who helped fund, arm Hamas ahead of Oct. 7 killed, Israel Katz says
A missile strike turned Tamra into a symbol of anti-Arab racism — and of solidarity across divides
Global evacuations accelerate as Israel-Iran war shuts down airspace
The EU, United States, and numerous Asian, Middle Eastern, and African nations have initiated large-scale evacuations using military and chartered flights, land convoys, and cruise ships.
Inside Iran’s Fordow facility: A deep dive into Iran’s most secure enrichment site
Iran has consistently denied any intention of developing nuclear weapons, claiming that the facility is for medical research, despite US intelligence suggesting otherwise.
Trump says Europe will not be able to help much with Israel-Iran War
Trump said on Friday he might support a ceasefire in the week-old aerial conflict between US ally Israel and its regional rival Iran "depending on the circumstances."
Why dismantling Iranian threat won't create another Libya or Iraq - opinion
Israel has the cards, and Iran can take the diplomatic offramps offered by the United States and Europe, or it can continue on a path that ends with its program being destroyed.
Israel sees no instability, cracks in Iranian regime's control amid IDF operations, officials say
“There are no indications that the central government in Tehran is losing control — quite the opposite. The Iranian regime appears to be tightening its grip,” the three officials said.
Gaza faces a man-made drought as water systems collapse, UNICEF says
UNICEF also reported a 50% increase in children aged six months to 5 years admitted for treatment of malnutrition from April to May in Gaza, and half a million people going hungry.
Israel slams UN rights council for giving floor to Iran ahead of nuclear talks
The council said on Friday that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was due to be given the floor. Shortly afterwards, he is due to hold talks with the EU foreign policy chief.
Countries evacuating citizens from Iran and Israel
A week of Israeli air and missile strikes against its major rival has wiped out the top echelon of Iran's military command, damaged its nuclear capabilities, and killed hundreds.
Situation at Iran's Russian-built Bushehr nuclear plant 'normal,' Russian official says
Bushehr is Iran's only operating nuclear power plant and uses Russian fuel that Russia then takes back when it is spent to reduce proliferation risk.
Nuclear scientist killed by Israeli drone strike in Tehran - report
The strike happened in the capital's Gisha neighborhood.