Iran expels star striker Azmoun over 'disloyalty,' likely out of World Cup
Iran's participation in the World Cup as a whole is under a cloud because of the ongoing conflict with the United States.
Middle East
Ex-Home Front Command chief of staff: Civilians face shelter-or-slaughter dilemma amid threats
European Union calls for moratorium on military strikes in Middle East on energy, water facilities
UAE dismantles terror network tied to Hezbollah, Iran amid Gulf tensions, arrests suspects
Iran escalates attacks on Gulf states, targeting key oil and gas facilities
Saudi FM says his country reserves the right to act militarily against Iran and any trust with Tehran has been shattered.
Iran demands compensation from UAE over alleged role in US strikes
In the letter, Amir Saeid Iravani said the UAE’s decision to allow its territory to be used for the strikes constituted "an internationally wrongful act that entailed state responsibility."
Drones spotted over base where Rubio, Hegseth live, raising security concerns - report
Multiple drones were spotted in a single night in the last 10 days, as security concerns for overseas diplomatic posts and domestic bases increase, according to a report by The Washington Post.
Trump: Israel 'violently lashed out' at Iran, Gulf gas fields damaged, US eyes troop surge
"Israel, out of anger for what has taken place in the Middle East, has violently lashed out at a major facility...in Iran," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Saudi FM: Kingdom reserves right to military action following Iran attacks
Both political and non-political responses are possible, threatened Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan amidst increasing Iranian missile strikes across the region.
Netanyahu says Iranian regime change possible after missile barrage hits Bazan oil refinery
Iran's Princess Noor Pahlavi to ‘Post’: "Iranians have chance to reclaim their country" • Two seriously wounded in North • Home Front Command lessens security guidelines across Israel
US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase
Trump is considering deploying additional troops to the Middle East, a move that would reinforce operations in the region as the US weighs its options.
Three Palestinian women killed in Iranian missile attack near Hebron, Palestinian Red Crescent says
This is the first Iranian strike to kill Palestinians since the war between the US, Israel, and Iran began three weeks ago.
Iranians mark Festival of Fire with rare public celebrations as Basij under pressure - analysis
The shift in public mood followed reports of the killing of senior Iranian officials, as many appeared to be celebrating what they see as the weakening of the regime’s enforcement forces.
Syria unveils plan to rid country of Assad's chemical weapons stockpile
Syria has unveiled a plan to eliminate Assad's chemical weapons with international support. The operation will inspect 100 sites to track and destroy remaining toxic munitions.
