US lowers security alert at Qatar air base, sources say
The lowering of the warning comes after the US evacuated troops from Al Udeid air base and other bases in Gulf states due to threats made by the Iranian regime.
Middle East
Who is Ali Shaath, what changes will the technocratic committee make to the Gaza Strip? - explainer
Qatari company to acquire major stakes in Syrian banks, sources say
US President Donald Trump informs Tehran US will not attack Islamic Republic - report
Saudi Arabia pledges $500m over Yemen development projects in areas long-held by UAE, separatists
Riyadh declared the move a threat to its national security, called on the UAE to withdraw, and backed an offensive that swept the STC from power.
'Over 90% of Iranians hate the regime,' INSS’s Beni Sabti reveals from leaked Iran survey
“It was a secret poll which said that 92% of the Iranian people hate their regime,” Sabti said, according to a transcript provided to The Jerusalem Post.
IDF troops operate in southern Lebanese town, demolish two houses, Al-Mayadeen reports
The IDF also stated that, overnight, troops demolished the Hebron house of Imran al-Atrash, one of the terrorists responsible for the November 18, 2025, ramming and stabbing attack.
Syria's Kurdish outreach masks plans for new offensive against SDF in Aleppo - analysis
Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa “affirmed that the injustices witnessed in Syria during the decades of the deposed regime’s rule affected all segments of the Syrian population without exception.”
Iraq sends aid to Gaza, strengthening regional role, support - report
The Iraqis said that the aid is “an embodiment of Iraq's steadfast position in support of the Palestinian cause, and stemming from the humanitarian commitment of the Iraqi government and people.”
Tehran doubles down on repression, believing US reluctance will delay new strikes - analysis
Iran's foreign minister claimed that “terrorist elements from the outside” were seeking to drag the US into a conflict.
As phase two of Gaza plan begins, questions remain over Hamas's willingness to disarm - analysis
“Today, on behalf of President Trump, we are announcing the launch of Phase Two of the President’s 20-Point Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, moving from ceasefire to demilitarization," Witkoff said.
Trump would want US strikes to be a decisive blow to Iranian regime -NBC
The officials are concerned that the Iranian regime is not yet weak enough to be effectively ended through US strikes.
US to discuss demilitarization, amnesty with Hamas, Israel, US officials say
US officials stated that President Trump sent out invitations to the countries he personally selected to be on the Gaza Board of Peace.
Iran temporarily closes airspace, Western military official says signals show US attack 'imminent'
"All the signals are that a US attack is imminent, but that is also how this administration behaves to keep everyone on their toes," a Western military official said.
