Iran
US Treasury sanctions Iranian-linked front companies, shadow fleet vessels used to sell crude oil
“Today’s action continues Treasury’s campaign to cut off funding for the Iranian regime’s development of nuclear weapons and support of terrorist proxies,” said Treasury Secretary Bessent.
Israel's success undercut by unstable US politicians, rising terror, Iran nuclearization - opinion
How Israel’s 12-day war on Iran achieved remarkable military success - analysis
Iranian FM Araghchi says 'Cairo Agreement dead' after IAEA resolution over Iran nuclear program
Cyprus court found Azeri man guilty of conspiracy to murder Israelis, terrorism charges dropped
The Nicosia Criminal Court sentenced 42-year-old Orhan Asadov to six and a half years for conspiracy to murder, with his release date expected for 2026.
Femicide in Iran: Child bride beaten to death by husband with wooden stick, rights org. says
Maryam Taghavi, 16, was reportedly beaten with a wooden stick so severely that she needed to be transferred to the Khomeini Hospital in Ajabshir, where she died hours later from her injuries.
As war reshapes Middle East, FM Gideon Sa'ar bets on Israel's new diplomatic center of gravity
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: Despite ‘relentless’ 2025, none of the Abraham Accords countries cut ties with Israel – and more agreements are on the way.
IDF reveals connection between Hamas, ousted Assad regime in letters, documents
The letters include correspondence between senior Hamas officials, including Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh, Hassan Nasrallah, and Mohammad Saeed Izadi.
Iranian general claims Israel, US spy via Tehran surveillance cameras
Jalali further asserted that a 2022 cyberattack on Khuzestan Steel began after hackers accessed the camera network, enabling them to penetrate the plant’s core infrastructure.
Iran’s president calls relocating capital 'unavoidable' amid overcrowding and water shortages
The government has identified the underdeveloped Makran region in southeastern Iran as a possible new capital. No timeline for the move has been announced.
Iran stepping up harassment, threats on nationals in Germany, opposition group says
The cases reflect "an unprecedented intensification" in the activities of Iranian intelligence services in Germany, he said.
Israeli arrested in espionage plot, accused of carrying out missions for Iranian agents
According to the police and Shin Bet, the suspect was aware he was operating under the direction of Iranian agents and that his actions could harm state security.
Iran asks for Saudi help in reviving nuclear talks with Trump in letter to MBS
Saudi Arabia's growing political weight and deepening security ties with Washington endow Riyadh with leverage few others in the Middle East possess.
Israel faces future multi-front war, despite promises of 'total victory' - analysis
Avoiding the endless multi-front low-level conflict could be a strategy for setting Israel’s house in order.
Iran must give status of bombed nuclear sites, IAEA warns in passed resolution
The resolution's purpose was primarily to renew and adjust the International Atomic Energy Agency's mandate to report on aspects of Iran's nuclear program.