Preliminary UN probe blames Israel and likely Hezbollah for peacekeeper deaths
The Indonesian peacekeepers were killed in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon, with UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric calling the incidents "unacceptable."
Middle East
Kuwait, Bahrain push preemptive measures, close bridges as Iran threatens transport infrastructure
Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah to release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson
Two IDF officers, civilian face indictment in alleged Gaza aid-truck smuggling scheme
Netanyahu confirms strikes on bridges, railways across Iran to thwart IRGC launcher capacity
The IDF said it had completed a wide-scale operation on Iran after reports that railways in Karaj and Qazvin, as well as bridges in Kashan and Tabriz-Zanjan, were destroyed.
Gaps in US-Iran negotiation too wide to close by Trump's Tuesday deadline, officials say - report
Trump has threatened to escalate strikes against Iran's power plants and bridges if a deal, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, is not reached by 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Mojtaba Khamenei unconscious in Qom, not actually running Iran - report
A diplomatic memo cited by The Times says Iran’s supreme leader is in severe condition and unable to take part in decision-making, deepening uncertainty over who is running the country.
Iran's peace proposal calls for end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon - NYT
Instead of a temporary ceasefire, the proposal calls for a complete end to the attacks, an end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the lifting of all sanctions, the NYT wrote.
IDF strikes terror infrastructure across Iran, attack reported on Kashan airport
In a series of strikes overnight on Sunday, the IDF targeted three airports across Iran holding Iranian Air Force and IRGC Air Force capabilities.
WHO suspends medical evacuations from Gaza following death of contractor in 'security incident'
The evacuations were suspended after an individual who was contracted to provide services to the WHO in Gaza was killed during a security incident, Tedros said.
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted 7 missiles, debris falls near energy facilities
Saudi Arabia's defense ministry said on Tuesday that air defenses intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched towards the Eastern region.
Hormuz war pushing millions into poverty, warns Bahrain Foreign Minister
Since the onset of the war with Iran, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has declined by more than 90%, a disruption that the UN warns could send 45 million people worldwide into acute hunger.
Why Iran turned a pink missile into a propaganda symbol
By invoking a child’s request, the post framed a missile strike in emotional and populist terms, turning a weapon into a social media-ready emblem for domestic Iranian audiences.
Trump says Iran can be taken out in one night, reveals details on fighter pilots' rescue mission
Trump has threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it did not make a deal by the end of Tuesday that would allow traffic to start moving again through the vital route for global energy supplies.
