Iran's FM spox. calls Australia's offer for asylum to Iranian soccer players 'hypocrisy and deceit'
According to Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Barghaei, "What happened in Australia was a clear example of hypocrisy and deceit."
Middle East
Violent suppression, human rights violation: UN rapporteur submits report on Iran’s Jan. protests
Trump Board of Peace envoys meet Hamas in Cairo to safeguard Gaza ceasefire
Trump weighing US boots on the ground to seize Iran’s Kharg Island oil depot - report
Israel drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut, urging action against Hezbollah
The leaflets included QR codes and references to the IDF’s Unit 504, responsible for covert and clandestine operations and often dubbed "the IDF's Mossad.
After French soldier killed in Iraq, will Baghdad stop attacks?
Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, who have been targeting the Kurdistan Region with drones and missiles, were likely behind a drone attack that killed a French soldier.
Hamas urges Iran not to strike neighboring countries, backs retaliation against Israel
The ongoing US-Israeli campaign against Iran and Tehran's retaliation has positioned Hamas in a tricky position, having close ties with both Tehran and with actors in the Gulf.
Lebanese ‘Patriotic Officers’ warn army not to confront Hezbollah, fueling fears over army unity
The unusual warning comes amid external and internal calls to dismiss current Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal.
Araghchi claims Strait of Hormuz open except to enemies, shrapnel hits in central Israel
No problem with Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian Foreign Minister says • US embassy urges Americans to leave Iraq • Drones strike Kuwait airport's radar system
Shi’ite cells in Gulf states are cooperating with Iran, leaking data, coordinates to IRGC
The clearest evidence of the presence of IRGC agents within some Gulf states is the filming of drone or missile strikes on their targets, even before the actual attack.
US will be 'bombing hell out of shoreline' to get Strait of Hormuz open, Trump says
According to US President Donald Trump's announcement, the strikes were focused on military targets on the island and avoided the oil installations.
Missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq
The attack came after a missile was intercepted on its way to Doha, Qatar, on Friday night, with the country evacuating certain areas as a precautionary measure.
Iranian aircraft leaves India with sailors, bodies as Indian ships granted passage through Hormuz
The aircraft had earlier taken off from Sri Lanka carrying the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a US submarine attack on a warship off the island’s coast last week.
National Security Council issues warning for Israelis in UAE amid Iranian threat
The advisory, which urged Israelis to refrain from participating in events and gatherings linked to Israel, comes as Iranian forces are believed to be intent on targeting Israelis in the Gulf region.
