Iran defies expulsion, deepening grip on Lebanon
Hezbollah has denounced the decision, while Berri’s Amal party joined Hezbollah ministers in boycotting a cabinet session this week.
Middle East
IDF drops over 80 explosives on Tehran weapon production sites in latest strike
Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, origin of the projectile unclear
Haifa refinery said hit in latest Iranian barrage, IDF suspends Netzah Yehuda after CNN debacle
IDF finds Hezbollah tunnel near south Lebanon church as group 'exploits' Christian population
The IDF also stated that Hezbollah prevents Christian civilians from fleeing combat zones and "has even fired at them" in the past.
US can only confirm about third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say
As the US-Israeli war with Iran nears its one-month mark, sources familiar with US intelligence said that the US can only determine with certainty that it has destroyed a third of Iran's missiles.
Russia aiding Iran with targeting data to distract from 'crimes' in Ukraine, German FM says
"Putin cynically hopes that the escalation in the Middle East will divert our attention from his crimes in Ukraine... Russia is evidently supporting Iran with information," Johann Wadephul said.
IRGC issues evacuation warning for civilians close to US forces in Gulf States
The IRGC warns civilians to avoid US forces in the Gulf, as tensions rise with threats toward the UAE and Bahrain. Iran also launched drones and missiles at Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Iran war reshapes diplomacy as old dealmakers are sidelined - who replaces them?
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The month-long war now under way has done more than degrade Iran’s air defenses and cripple parts of its military-industrial complex - it has upended the diplomatic cast.
Pakistan says US-Iran backchannel talks continue despite Tehran rejecting 15-point plan
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Dar said Pakistan remains fully committed to promoting peace and is making all possible efforts to ensure stability in the region and beyond
Hamas disarmament plan sees Gaza's tunnels destroyed, arms given up in stages, text shows
The plan follows an eight-month timeline that begins with a US-backed committee of Palestinian technocrats taking security control of Gaza and concludes with Israeli forces withdrawing completely.
IDF destroys regime's missile, sea mine production site in Yazd amid nationwide airstrikes
The IDF hit Iran's missile and sea mine production site in Yazd, targeting key regime infrastructure across the country, including Tehran and Isfahan, as part of ongoing operations.
UAE willing to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz - report
The UAE plans to deploy its navy in a multinational task force to secure the Strait of Hormuz and protect global shipping from Iranian attacks.
Yemen's Houthis ready to join Iran war if needed, raising new shipping risk
If the Houthis open a new front in the conflict, one obvious target would be the Bab al-Mandab Strait off the coast of Yemen, a key shipping chokepoint.
