IDF intelligence, strikes helped US rescue downed pilot, sources told the 'Post'
Throughout the tense 48-hour window, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper remained in direct contact.
Middle East
RAF shoots down Iranian drones over Middle Eastern countries to protect British allies, interests
Hamas claims disarmament request a 'way for Israel to continue genocide against Palestinians'
IDF strike kills Head of Commerce at Iranian regime's oil headquarters
US successfully rescues second airman deep behind enemy lines in Iran, Trump confirms
In a report by Axios, US officials confirmed that a specialized commando unit, accompanied by heavy air support, successfully conducted a rescue operation in Iran.
Iran is using North Korean weapons against Israel, US, expert tells Fox News - report
"North Korea is the seller and Iran is the buyer," Bruce Bechtol, who is a professor of political science in the Department of Security Studies at Angelo State University in Texas, told Fox News.
Iran's use of cluster munitions against Israel may be a war crime - Human Rights Watch
“Iran’s use of cluster munitions in populated areas in Israel poses a foreseeable and long-lasting danger to civilians,” said Patrick Thompson, a researcher at Human Rights Watch.
Trump sets Tuesday at 8 p.m. as deadline for Iranian deal as 10 injured, four missing in Haifa
Hamas claims disarmament means continued genocide in Gaza • US rescues downed F-15 pilot
Syrian-Lebanese border closed after IDF issues evacuation notice - report
The IDF announcement stated that the intended airstrikes were due to Hezbollah's use of the crossing "for military purposes and for smuggling means of combat."
Cross-border tunnels spotlight Syria-Lebanon smuggling, security tensions
Official Syrian sources told The Media Line that army units, during sweeping security operations in border areas, uncovered two tunnels stretching between Syrian and Lebanese territory.
Turkey’s rearrest of fugitive revives mystery of Syrian defector’s disappearance
The capture of a convicted kidnapper is renewing scrutiny of how two Syrian defectors were abducted in Turkey and handed to Assad’s security apparatus.
Dancing through the crackdown: The satirical song soundtracking post-Khamenei Iran
As Iranian regime forces opened fired on citizens celebrating the dictator's death, London-based artist Naz used music on social media to make the voices of a jubilant, yet battered, nation heard.
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal before 'all hell rains', hunt goes on for US pilot
"Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will reign (sic) down on them," he wrote on Truth Social.
Former IRGC child executioner tells ‘Post’ how he became devout Christian dissident
IRAN AFFIARS: Iranian dissident Afshin Javid describes how the regime indoctrinates children to dream of martyrdom.
