CIA publishes Farsi message instructing Iranians how to reach out securely
The CIA issued a rare public call in Farsi urging Iranian anti-regime protesters to contact the agency securely online, saying it can hear their voices and wants to help.
Middle East
Iran is ready for any necessary steps to reach deal with US, deputy foreign minister says
State vs. militia: Why Lebanon is struggling to meet Hezbollah disarmament deadlines - analysis
Trump 'willing to use lethal force' against Iran, White House says
'How is it in America's interest?' Carlson doubles down on anti-Israel claims in Saudi interview
In his interview with Saudi state network Al Liwan, Carlson hit out at the US government for going along with what he interpreted as Israel’s demands to overthrow the Islamic Regime in Iran.
'Emnity against god': Iran issues death sentence linked to January unrest, source says
A Tehran revolutionary court has reportedly sentenced Mohammad Abbasi to death on charges of “enmity against god,” a ruling not yet confirmed by Iran’s judiciary or Supreme Court.
Trump mulls narrow Iran strike as deal remains uncertain, sources tell 'Post'
Top officials are sometimes as unsure about what Trump might do as the general public, though it's certainly possible that the multifaceted speculation could confuse the Iranians.
Four Iranian civilians killed after military helicopter crashes into market
The helicopter struck a market stall at 9:09 a.m. local time, killing the pilot, the co-pilot, and two vendors.
IDF opens fire on Lebanese military, LAF claims, escalating for UNIFIL review
The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Lebanese presidency did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
ISIS attacks near Raqqa signal growing threat amid US withdrawal - analysis
The Syrian security forces have mostly closed a large camp called Al-Hol, where families linked to ISIS had been confined. Around 15,000 of these family members left, most of them children.
Authority in Board of Peace is structured around Trump, not its members, legal experts say
This institutional design may explain why several European governments have stayed out. The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have declined to participate. The Vatican has formally refused.
'Trump won't humiliate himself’: MK Vaturi says US strike on Iran is imminent
Addressing the possibility of an independent Israeli strike, MK Vaturi said there was currently no justification for such a move.
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.
