Second US fighter jet downed in Persian Gulf, Iranian media claims
US media reported that the sole pilot on board was safely rescued, with Tehran claiming the shootdown of the A-10 as the second successful strike on a US aircraft within 24 hours.
Middle East
US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say
US-Iran ceasefire talks reach standstill, say mediators - report
Voices from the Arab press: US-Israel Iran war faces political limits
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to CPAC: A free Iran is within reach right now
In his CPAC address, Reza Pahlavi urges for a free Iran, rejects any partial settlements with the regime, and presents Iran as a future democratic partner of the US and Israel.
Iran risks renewed protests as citizens reach 'breaking point' amid war-stricken economy
Over 40% of Iran's population lives below the absolute poverty line, with that figure exceeding 50% in the capital. Economists warn, however, that the real poverty rate may have climbed above 60%.
Why the Houthis waited until now to strike - analysis
The Houthis successfully hid missiles in caves for years, and the US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and others were not able to stop the missile and drone attacks or dislodge the group.
Israel scales back top missile defenses as Iranian attacks keep coming - report
Stockpile concerns push the defense establishment to rely on less advanced systems, with mixed results.
Pakistan to host talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt amid Iran war diplomacy
The four countries will hold "in-depth discussions on a range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region."
Drone, missile attacks escalate across Gulf, target key energy sites
On Saturday, a drone fell in Iraq's Majnoon oil field, but did not explode, according to the country's Defense Ministry.
