Syria detains former political security chief Muhammad Mansoura amid Assad-era abuse investigations
Mansoura is considered one of the prominent security figures who held sensitive positions within the structure of the former Syrian regime.
Middle East
Syria’s minorities question German, British silence on sectarian violence during Sharaa’s visit
Iran fires major missile salvo ahead of Passover holiday
Iran denies Trump claim that Iran's new leader has asked for a ceasefire
‘Axis of terror is beginning to collapse’ Zamir says as IDF, US continue strikes across Iran
The IDF also stated that as it conducted the strikes on weapons production facilities, parallel strikes were conducted on missile launch sites and surface-to-air missile launch positions.
Lebanon’s internal strength tested as Iranian ambassador refuses to leave - analysis
Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammad Reza Sheibani, was expelled in mid-March for meddling in Lebanon’s internal affairs.
Return of TACO Trump? Gulf states fear Trump may end Iran war without meaningful changes
“No one knows how or when Trump will decide to end the war, and therefore all the Gulf states are worried,” one of the sources said.
‘Turf him out tomorrow’: Steve Bannon calls to deport Yair Netanyahu to front lines of Iran war
Along with Yair Netanyahu and Barron Trump, the call for the children of world leaders and powerful figures to enlist is not new.
Iran warns of death penalty, asset seizures for spying, aiding enemies
Iranian media have reported more than 1,000 arrests over the course of the month, related to individuals accused of sharing anti-government content online, or "cooperating with the enemy."
IDF destroys launchers used in Hezbollah barrage, Netanyahu says Iranian regime weaker than ever
IRGC recruits 12-year-olds to fill personnel gaps • Four IDF soldiers killed in southern Lebanon • Hegseth refuses to give timeline to end war
Trump tells aides he is willing to end Iran war without reopening Hormuz, WSJ reports
Other military options are being considered by the US President, WSJ noted, citing the officials, but they are not currently his immediate priority.
Gulf States pressure Trump to continue war with Iran until fall of Islamic regime - report
The Gulf States, according to Israeli and Gulf officials, believe that Iran hasn't been weakened enough yet for the regime to stop being a regional threat.
Kuwaiti oil tanker was hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, alerts raised for possible oil spill
Authorities in Dubai confirmed they were responding to a drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters and that maritime firefighting teams were working to bring the fire under control.
The architect of Iran’s military survival remains defiant
Ahmad Vahidi, a known quantity for Israel and the West, became the face of a regime that prefers total confrontation over any semblance of pragmatism.
