Qatar sent 'secret deal' to Iran in order to avoid strikes on energy infrastructure - report
An official described the report as an example "of how hedging works behind the scenes with Gulf states and their communications with Iran.”
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Trump says Iran deal to be signed tomorrow, Hormuz to open 'immediately after'
Syria arrests 235 ISIS operatives in three months, foils seven terror plots
What do the rules of a ceasefire mean in the modern Middle East entail? -explainer
Will European investment into Palestinian economy undermine Israel’s efforts to end pay-for-slay?
Itamar Marcus, the founder of Palestinian Media Watch, noted that one of the participating banks has explicitly refused requests to close accounts reportedly used to pay released terrorists.
Trump says agreement with Iran approved by all parties involved, including Israel, cancels strikes
The MOU would extend the ceasefire for 60 days, including in Lebanon, during which time nuclear negotiations would be held, according to an Axios report.
Three sailors dead from US strikes on tanker off Oman, India confirms
The deaths are the first reported since the blockade began on April 13, operations which have seen the US disable eight ships and turn back more than 100 others.
Debris from intercepted Iranian drone injures child, damages homes in Bahrain
Vehicles caught fire, and homes were damaged in Hamad Town and the capital, Manama, after debris fell from Iranian drones that were intercepted and destroyed.
IRGC general threatens to 'turn entire region into hell' if Strait of Hormuz destabilized
"Will you make the sacred Strait of Hormuz unsafe? We will turn the entire region into hell for you from across Iran,” IRGC Aerospace Force Chief Brig.-Gen. Majid Mousavi said.
UN fails to condemn Hezbollah in statement on peacekeeper's death, Israeli ambassador says
"When a UN peacekeeper dies in southern Lebanon and the Security Council still fails to explicitly condemn Hezbollah for violating Resolution 1701, it reflects a profound failure," Danon stated.
Explosions reportedly heard in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says Iran deal 'approved by all sides'
IDF pushes deeper in into Lebanon to neutralize threat of Hezbollah • Iran to reestablish closure of Strait of Hormuz, blaming US tensions • IED explosion wounds two IDF soldiers
Board of Peace won't wait for Hamas response to disarmament plan, source tells 'Post'
As the Board of Peace awaits a response, short-term initiatives will continue to be advanced in areas not under Hamas control, a source told The Jerusalem Post.
US strikes Iran for second day, hitting military surveillance capabilities, air defense systems
“Those strikes that will happen tonight will be strong and clear, and if they have to happen tomorrow night they will be strong and clear,” Hegseth asserted, adding that US CENTCOM will be “busy."
Iran 'will stand firm against any pressure or threat,' Pezeshkian warns in reaction to Trump
Iran "will stand firm against any pressure or threat," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
