Iran
Trump says US may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain soon
Pickaxe Mountain, located near Iran's heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, is a heavily fortified site that hosts two deeply buried tunnel complexes.
US, allies want IAEA board to report Iran to UN Security Council, diplomats say
Iraq emerges as Iran’s economic lifeline amid tighter US sanctions
US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid reports data used to target forces in Middle East
What will happen if Iran, Egypt, Bangladesh join Mecca Joint Defense Agreement? - analysis
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan’s new defense pact is already attracting interest from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Iran. But expansion could reshape regional security, alliances, and power balances.
US Treasury revokes 'critical node' of Iranian access to US dollars in latest Tehran sanctions
The new sanctions come two days after the Treasury cracked down on what it called “far-left terrorist networks.”
As Europe remains divided over Israel, North Macedonia finds new reasons to stand with Jerusalem
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: North Macedonia's FM says Skopje is prioritizing closer ties with Israel through direct flights, trade and defense cooperation, while warning that Iran also threatens Europe.
Trump abandons June MoU terms, complicating diplomatic efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz - WSJ
Sources familiar with the matter told the WSJ that Trump is no longer interested in the MoU, which has been heavily criticized as a deal that is too soft on Iran.
US denies Lebanese report that Ambassador Michael Issa got 'green light' to meet Hezbollah
Issa himself denied on Wednesday that he is currently holding any talks with Hezbollah, but said he would be willing to speak with the organization if it had something to offer.
US imposes new Iran sanctions as IDF strikes targets in Gaza, West Bank
Araghchi says diplomacy can resume if US stops economic pressure • Trump abandons June MoU terms • Majority of residents have not returned to Kibbutz Nir after October 7
US clears Strait of Hormuz as 50,000 troops maintain blockade of Iran, CENTCOM chief says
Nearly 1500 vessels carrying roughly 750 million barrels of crude oil have transited the strait in the past months, Cooper said, adding that this was done with the protection of US forces.
Trump says Iran is 'in deep trouble' as US maintains blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Asked why Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed or committed not to attack NATO territory, Trump responded, “I had good conversations with him. He is not going to attack NATO territory.”
US 'must commit' to ending Gaza, Lebanon conflicts to reopen Hormuz, Iranian official says
Rezaee also said reports about a potential plot to assassinate US President Donald Trump's youngest son are a lie in the interview.
Exploring Bennett's security policy vision, belief that he can convince Egypt to fix Gaza standoff
SPECIAL PROFILE: Former prime minister Naftali Bennett lays out his security policy for Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, and Syria, were he to be elected prime minister, and how he would differ from Netanyahu.
