Trump weighing boots on the ground to seize Iran’s Kharg Island oil depot - report
The potential capture of the oil depot would require, in a first for the ongoing US Operation Epic Fury, American troops to step foot on Iranian soil.
Middle East
War tests India-Israel-Gulf ties but may deepen economic integration
Iran keeps oil flowing to China despite operations, maintaining regime cash flow, experts say
Iranian war ripples across Arab states as Jordan intercepts missiles, Egypt feels economic shock
Iranian diplomats in Australia, Denmark seek asylum as war rages on in their home country - report
This comes one week after US President Donald Trump urged Iranian diplomats to seek asylum during an address at the East Room of the White House.
UN resolution condemning Iran leaves the country unexpectedly isolated - analysis
For years, Iranian-backed militias and terror groups attacked countries, and Iran carried out attacks directly, but the regime never seemed to face any censure.
Netanyahu: Iran not the threat it used to be, even if regime doesn't fall
Netanyahu said he spoke with US President Donald Trump nearly every day and that the two men spoke "openly."
IDF strikes Basij militia checkpoints, soldiers in Tehran
The Israeli Air Force, guided by IDF intelligence, struck the checkpoints and Basij militia members, furthering the degradation of Iranian Internal Security and Basij assets.
US has arranged nearly 50 charter flights from Middle East amid Iran strikes, State Dept says
The department said on Wednesday it would scale down charter flights and ground transport options because commercial flight availability is improving.
Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options
Only a few hours before the withdrawal statement, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino trumpeted an assurance from Trump that Iran was "welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States."
Iranian football players face government pressure to return to Iran, as families warn against it
The exact number of delegation members seeking protection remains unclear, with accounts from activists, officials, and Iranian state media differing.
Iranian embassy in South Africa labels drone strike on Oman’s oil facilities 'false flag operation'
Despite the claim, the embassy did not say whose operation it was.
Mojtaba Khamenei financed London homes with loan from Israeli-founded company - report
The investigation found that a loan of some £36 million was granted to Khamenei in 2013 through TOPLAND, founded by Israeli brothers Sol and Eddie Zakai.
Report reveals Iranian soft-power infrastructure in the United Kingdom through charity sector
The 109-page report "Under influence: the Iranian Regime's abuse of the UK charity system and the limitations of oversight" explores a number of Iran-linked charities operating in the UK.
