Six countries designate IRGC terrorist organization following discussions with Sa'ar
The six countries are Iceland, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Liechtenstein.
Middle East
Israel strikes across Iran, kills IRGC spox., damages at least 130 infrastructure sites
Iran expels star striker Azmoun over 'disloyalty,' likely out of World Cup
Ex-Home Front Command chief of staff: Civilians face shelter-or-slaughter dilemma amid threats
As Israel signals plan to widen war into Lebanon, Hezbollah tests limits - analysis
Iranian-backed groups chose to enter the war on the side of Iran on March 2. Since then, it has been subjected to airstrikes, and Israel has launched a, so far, limited ground operation into Lebanon.
How the IDF assassinated Iran’s ‘de-facto leader’ Ali Larijani
Iran's top security official was constantly moving to different secret locations throughout the last two weeks, sources said, taking precautions to avoid being located by Israel.
UN warns Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon may violate international law, displace civilians
Israel's strikes have killed at least 886 people in Lebanon and forced more than 1 million from their homes, according to Lebanese authorities.
Will death of Larijani and other Iranian regime officials lead to change? - analysis
Ali Larijani, a key behind-the-scenes figure in Iran, was killed in an IDF strike, leaving a major gap in the regime's leadership amid growing instability.
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei said to reject ceasefire talks, demand US and Israel be ‘brought to knees'
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei had held his first foreign policy session since being named supreme leader, and had taken a stance for revenge against the US and Israel that was “very tough and serious.”
Jordan’s careful war calculus in balance as Islamic regime’s future unknown, expert says
Jordan’s carefully balanced neutrality has been expressed through both its diplomatic statements and through its actions, said Ofir Winter, a senior researcher at the INSS, Tel Aviv University.
Iran can't beat US military, so it's targeting your wallet instead - analysis
Iran lost the first round badly. Its nuclear sites are rubble. Its air defenses are gone. The Revolutionary Guards have taken casualties they won't acknowledge for months.
Iraq becomes new battleground as Iranian proxies intensify nationwide strikes - analysis
The Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have become increasingly more powerful in the last decade.
Who was Ali Larijani, Iran's top security official killed in IDF strike? - explainer
Larijani, the son of a Shia jurisprudence scholar, held several senior roles within the Islamic Republic during his career, most recently as the Supreme National Security Council Secretary.
Killing Larijani sends message to surviving Iran leadership: Compromise or die - analysis
The killing of Ali Larijani, who has been doing most of the work running the country for the wounded supreme leader, was a message to any still surviving Iranian leaders: you are out of time.
