Middle East

Israel is confronting a battle over its identity and legitimacy. The US should pay attention before that battle reaches its own shores.

The disclosures highlight a growing national security concern: that location data collected by the advertising industry and sold by data brokers can be used to track and target military personnel.

IDF fired upon while operating east of Yellow Line • Terror attack in Jerusalem's Old City thwarted • IDF clears Hezbollah tunnels on Ali al-Taher ridge in Lebanon

The issue of unpaid salaries comes as Iran’s already struggling economy has come under further pressure from the war, sanctions, an internet shutdown and the Hormuz blockade.

Abbas could use the time during the postponement to make internal arrangements within his divided faction before Palestinians ever have the opportunity to vote.

The report cited the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), which claimed that the man “admitted to active participation in procurement activities that benefited the Iranian military."

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the pressure on Tehran could lead the Iranian public to rise up against the regime or cause the IRGC to turn against itself.

Sources said the military presence is intended to preserve President Donald Trump's ability to choose between continued economic pressure, limited military operations, and broader escalation.

South Korea prepares Hormuz military deployment • TTrump claims US has 'plenty of ammunition' • Iranian media urges regime to sever undersea cables

Local sources told IRIB that a US base in Kuwait had been struck, claiming that smoke was rising from the site. Neither the US nor Kuwait have confirmed such reports.