Iranian military spokesperson Zolfaghari mocks Trump with ‘You are fired’ jab
"Hey, Trump, you are fired,” Zolfaghari said. “You are familiar with this sentence. Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Middle East
IRGC signals escalation, threatens energy sites in Israel, region
Missile interception shrapnel hits down in Safed, Iranian military spox. mocks Trump
Iran targets civilians out of desperation, CENTCOM chief Cooper tells anti-regime outlet
As Strait of Hormuz becomes key front in Iran war, how can US secure navigation? - analysis
The regime has been playing a bit of chess in the region, seeking to move the frontline of the war to Iraq and the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran attacks may shift Gulf states from de-escalation to backing regime defeat - analysis
With large expat populations and large numbers of foreign workers, Gulf States thrive based on trade and having airports open and oil tankers able to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq turns to Kurdistan pipeline as Iran war chokes oil exports and economy - analysis
Baghdad has been seeking a deal to move oil through the Kurdistan Region to Turkey, but the Kurds want Iraq to lift the trade embargo it has imposed on the territory.
Who are the most senior Hamas, Hezbollah figures left alive? - explainer
In the wake of the devastation suffered by the groups, who are some of the most significant figures remaining in Hamas and Hezbollah?
The ayatollahs’ eyes and ears: Inside Iran’s intelligence ministry - analysis
Khatib was not your average minister. Appointed by Khamenei in 2021, he was a Shia cleric with deep roots in the security world and a history inside the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
Trump administration ramps up attacks on news organizations over coverage of Iran war
While Trump has for years disparaged news coverage he deems unfavorable, his recent comments mark an escalation of threats against the news media.
