Israel warns Lebanon of harsh response if Hezbollah joins US Iran war
The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Lebanese presidency did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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Authority in Board of Peace is structured around Trump, not its members, legal experts say
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Torture, sexual violence, forced confessions: Experts reveal mass human rights violations in Iran
As part of its campaign of suppression, Tehran has arrested people in mass, detaining individuals in unofficial facilities where they cannot communicate with the outside world.
Iran close to buying the supersonic Chinese missiles that could pose threat to US Navy
The deal for the Chinese‑made CM‑302 missiles is near completion, though no delivery date has been agreed.
Various foreign ministers condemn Israel’s West Bank measures as unlawful expansion
"Changes are wide-ranging, reclassifying Palestinian land as so-called Israeli ‘state land’, accelerating illegal settlement activity, and further Israeli administration," said the statement.
Islamic State terrorists kill four Syrian government security personnel in northern Syria
The assault on a checkpoint west of Raqqa city underlined an escalation in attacks by the jihadist group against President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
'Israel' removed from Jordanian parliament minutes, proposing MP calls Israel 'enemy of Jordanians'
Jordan’s Parliament voted to erase mentions of "Israel" from debate on US Ambassador Huckabee’s comments on West Bank reforms, calling them a breach of international law.
Iran expected to submit draft agreement to US ahead of Geneva talks
US officials expect Tehran to present a comprehensive proposal rather than a document outlining general principles.
Can aggressive IAEA inspections replace 'zero enrichment' to stop an Iranian nuke? - analysis
What would an "anytime, anywhere" nuclear inspections regime look like?
Why US moved from backing Iranian protesters to bargaining over nuclear program - analysis
Trump’s rhetoric originally tied potential military action to Tehran’s repression of protesters. In less than a month, the justification had pivoted to Iran's nuclear program.
Iran signs €500 million arms deal with Russia for advanced shoulder-fired missiles - FT
Iran has agreed to a €500 million deal with Russia to acquire advanced shoulder-fired missiles, part of a broader effort to rebuild its air defenses after Israeli airstrikes.
USS Gerald R. Ford expected to dock in Haifa as US sends cargo, refueling aircraft to Israel
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is set to dock in Haifa as part of US reinforcements in the Middle East, amid rising tensions with Iran.
