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
US-Iran nuclear talks saw progress on key issues before recent strikes - report
Negotiations, according to US officials, have moved well beyond deliberations on the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomats have begun narrowing down on four key issues regarding Iran's nukes.
'Iran is acting like Israel on October 8': Expert warns why Tehran is taking bigger risks
According to Adiri, the recent confrontations with Iran are shaping a new reality in the Middle East and forcing Israel to reexamine the limits of the campaign.
Why isn't the war that was supposed to be over, over? - analysis
President Trump is trying to keep negotiations alive. Iran has shown it can still impose costs. Israel is trying to preserve deterrence without losing Washington’s diplomatic framework.
Iran attacks Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan in retaliation for US strikes - report
The strikes were in retaliation for US strikes launched on Tuesday evening, which struck Iranian air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites, according to CENTCOM.
Explosions heard across Iran after US announces 'self-defense strikes' against regime
Israel should have seized Iran's uranium during Operation Roaring Lion, Gallant says • Ramat David Airbase hit by missile fragment earlier this week, IDF confirms to 'Post'
Negotiations with Tehran unimpeded by US strikes on Iran, US officials say
CENTCOM wrote in their announcement that the strikes were “a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression,” in reference to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter.
US conducts repeated 'self-defense strikes' in Iran following attack of US helicopter over Hormuz
According to CENTCOM, the US struck Iranian air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz with precise munitions from US Air Force and Navy fighter jets.
Egyptian analyst slams Lebanese leaders, warns of country’s political, social destruction
Egyptian analyst Majdi Khalil claims that Israel saved Christians in Lebanon, blames Arafat and Hezbollah for the destruction of the country, and warns against a Saudi-sponsored Turkish takeover.
US must respond to Iran’s downing of Apache helicopter, Trump warns
“Last night, the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump described in a post on Truth Social.
Israel beats enemies on multiple fronts but risks diplomatic setbacks - analysis
Israel has strengthened militarily across Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria since October 7, but its diplomatic influence has fallen, potentially limiting long-term strategic gains.
