Trump's claim Iran may 'soon' have missiles that could reach US not backed by intelligence - source
In his State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran was “working on missiles that will soon reach” the United States.
Middle East
US approves potential $280 million sale of military radars to Jordan
Iran's top targets in retaliatory strikes likely to include key Israeli infrastructure, US bases
CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on military options against Iran - report
US efforts helped pave way for Syria-Druze deal, source tells 'Post'
Months of US diplomacy paved the way for a historic detainee swap between Damascus and the Druze of Sweida, marking a breakthrough in Syrian peace efforts.
Should Hezbollah announcement shift Israeli view of intensity of Iran attack? - analysis
Hezbollah said that it will stay out of the war and not attack Israel if any American or Israeli attack on Iran is limited to certain Iranian capabilities.
Afghanistan launches retaliatory attacks on Pakistan border posts, Taliban says
Videos shared by Afghan security forces showed Humvees driving through dark, mountainous terrain at night, lit by flashes of gunfire. Sustained bursts of automatic fire could be heard.
Details emerge on killing of father of 8-year-old Pakistani cricket player, Aina Wazir
Omar Wazir was a schoolteacher and also ran a travel agency. In a related incident, Aina Wazir's cameraman was kidnapped but later released.
UN rights chief says Taliban decree expands executions, deepens repression
The Taliban has restricted women's movements and barred girls from education beyond primary school since coming to power in 2021, via a series of morality laws limiting expression and employment.
US-Iran nuclear negotiations: Red lines, risks, and what’s at stake in Geneva talks - explainer
A deal would also have to require thorough accounting for Iran's stock of enriched uranium. Any doubts about that could trigger a new conflict.
Syria blames SDF withdrawal for chaos and escapes at al-Hol camp
The camp, located near the Iraqi border, had long housed relatives of suspected Islamic State (IS) members alongside civilians displaced by years of conflict.
As Damascus prepares for Ramadan, its cannon call to prayer returns after 14 year haitus - feature
Ramadan in Damascus brings vibrant markets, traditional foods, Maghrib prayers, and the historic Ramadan cannon, creating a festive, nostalgic, and community-filled atmosphere.
‘Mouse Ali’: Khamenei’s hidden network sustains his authoritarian rule from hiding
Bayt-e Rahbari has allowed Khamenei’s authority to remain intact in his absence and, according to United Against Nuclear Iran, highlights the regime’s durability.
In post-Assad era, Hezbollah’s shrinks to cells, smugglers, and cheap rockets - analysis
The Iranian proxy group once helped sustain Assad’s war machine; now it stands accused of running deniable operations with cheap hardware.
