Iran’s IRGC seems to be fighting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
“Bad and Incomplete Tweet by Araghchi and Incorrect Ambiguity-Creation Regarding the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," the IRGC-linked Tasnim posted on X on Friday.
Middle East
'Kinetic elimination does not work': US envoy breaks with Netanyahu doctrine in Antalya
Has Hezbollah crossed a red line in attack on French UNIFIL soldiers? - analysis
French soldier killed by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Macron says
Jordan-Syria rapprochement signals new regional axis amid post-war realignment - analysis
Syrian-Jordanian ties are natural because many southern Syrian tribes have connections with people in northern Jordan.
Erdogan pushes to extend US-Iran ceasefire despite tensions
Turkish President Erdogan says Turkey is working to extend the US-Iran ceasefire, ease tensions, and ensure peace talks continue, despite challenges, while criticizing Israel's Lebanon attacks.
US State Dept. offers $10m. reward for Hamidawi, leader of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia
The US State Department offered up to $10 million for information on Ahmad al-Hamidawi, leader of Kataib Hezbollah, responsible for deadly attacks on US facilities and the kidnapping of US citizens.
China may survive Trump’s Hormuz blockade, but time is no longer on its side - analysis
Beijing can draw on stockpiles and replace some Iranian crude, but Trump’s naval squeeze is turning endurance into leverage.
Chinese‑built satellite in Iranian hands tracked US bases - report
A new report reveals Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite, giving it the ability to monitor US military bases in the Middle East during the recent war, including air and naval facilities.
IDF troops uncover anti-tank launcher in southern Lebanon, strike Hezbollah targets
The ongoing IDF operations in southern Lebanon come as Israeli and Lebanese officials engage in direct talks in Washington aimed at advancing a potential agreement between the two countries.
Security cabinet meeting ends without Lebanon ceasefire, Hamas refuses disarmament plan
Israel monitoring Iran ceasefire talks, is prepared to resume attacks • Over 20 rockets fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel • IDF chief: Southern Lebanon to become a no-go zone for Hezbollah
Trump says US-Iran war 'very close' to ending amid ceasefire deal
The US President's remarks come as peace talks between Washington and Tehran are expected to resume on Thursday.
US destroyer intercepts two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran, official says
The tankers were blocked amid US President Donald Trump's blockade of Iranian ports, which aims to pressure Iran to end its closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight, but progress being made, says Vance
Speaking at a Turning Point USA event, Vance described talks in Islamabad as unprecedented, adding that meetings "at that level" hadn't occurred between the US and Iran in 47 years.
