Middle East

Israel sees no instability in Iran's Islamic regime's control despite IDF ops., sources tell 'Post'

“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.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends Eid al-Fitr prayers in Tehran, March 31, 2025

Gaza faces a man-made drought as water systems collapse, UNICEF says

 A view shows the logo on the exterior of UNICEF's humanitarian warehouse in Copenhagen, Denmark, November 15, 2023.

Israel slams UN rights council for giving floor to Iran ahead of nuclear talks

Israel's Ambassador to the Czech Republic Daniel Meron.

Countries evacuating citizens from Iran and Israel

 A missile launched from Iran towards Israel is seen from Jerusalem, June 19, 2025.

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.

 Satellite image shows the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, in Bushehr Province, Iran, May 26, 2025.

Nuclear scientist killed by Israeli drone strike in Tehran - report

The strike happened in the capital's Gisha neighborhood.

An Israeli drone strikes a residential building housing a nuclear scientist in Tehran, June 20, 2025.

Iran not prepared for talks with anyone 'while Israeli attacks continue,' FM Abbas Araghchi says

Araghchi added that "after our resistance against Israel, I think countries will distance themselves from this 'aggression.'"

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media at the UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 25, 2024

Inside 'Operation Narnia': How Israeli intelligence targeted key Iranian nuclear scientists

In a striking twist, the operation targeting Iran’s nuclear scientists is known as "Narnia" in Israel, a name that reflects the operation’s improbable nature.

Israel’s Mossad operation to eliminate Iranian’s top nuclear scientists is named “Operation Narnia.”

Pro-regime activists calls for nationwide 'day of rage' marches across Iran

The call to protest was shared by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-controlled Fars News early on Friday morning.

 People celebrate on a street, after the Iran attack on Israel, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025; illustrative.

Europeans try to coax Iran back to diplomacy, as Trump considers strikes

The E3 consists of the UK, France, and Germany.

 British Foreign Secretary David Lammy leaves 10 Downing Street, on the day British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds an emergency Cobra meeting to discuss Israel-Iran conflict, in London, Britain, June 18, 2025.

Syria’s Al-Sharaa sparks outcry for promoting militia leaders accused of rights abuses

The move has sparked concern among international observers and human rights advocates, who warn it could undermine hopes for reform and reconciliation.

 Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation, in Aleppo, May 27, 2025.

IAEA chief identifies Isfahan as Iran's planned uranium enrichment site

The IAEA has not, however, been able to carry out any inspections since the strikes.

 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi,  June 16, 2025.

Hezbollah chief offers 'all forms of support' to Iran in war against Israel

Qassem stated that Iran’s nuclear program and uranium enrichment efforts were intended for “peaceful purposes, which it seeks to serve and advance its people.”

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem accepts condolences for the death of Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr, who was killed on Tuesday in an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon August 2, 2024.

What’s behind Syria’s silence on the Israel-Iran War? - analysis

Syria walks a diplomatic tightrope between Israel and Iran, trying to avoid entanglement while war unfolds in its airspace.

 Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on, in Aleppo, Syria, May 27, 2025