Middle East
Trump weighs smaller strike ahead of 'bigger attack in coming months' if Iran refuses deal - report
Reported targets of the strikes could include the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran’s nuclear sites, or its ballistic missile program.
Iran could order proxies to attack American targets in retaliation if US strikes - NYT
For regime change in Iran to work, include Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi - opinion
Khamenei takes steps to ensure succession amid rising fears of US strikes, assassination - NYT
Largest aircraft carrier in the world sent by US to Middle East as Iran talks continue
This comes after reports that the USS George H.W. Bush would deploy to the region.
Editor's Notes: Iran's threats to America: Why 'America First' must address the IRGC - comment
The US must address Iran’s ongoing aggression. An "America First" policy should target Iran's IRGC and disrupt its global operations to protect American interests.
Netanyahu after Trump meeting: US conditions for Iran must include nuclear weapons, MidEast proxies
He said that although he remains skeptical of any deal with Iran, Trump believes that the conditions for Tehran "may lead them to accept terms that would allow for a good deal."
Will US withdrawal from Tanf in Syria affect region? - analysis
Will a reduction in US forces in the area lead to a power vacuum? Is the new Syrian army prepared to assume the security responsibilities necessary in the desert area where Tanf is located?
Iran rushes to protect Natanz, its most crucial nuclear site, from potential US strike
Tehran may have used the delay in the US's potential strike to make the beneath-mountain facility nearly untouchable.
Iraq nears end of US-led ISIS prisoner relocation as thousands are transfered from Syria
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces gave up control of most of eastern Syria, including around 30 ISIS detention facilities, to the Syrian government in January.
Sen. Graham calls Trump 'most consequential' since Ronald Reagan, praises Netanyahu as key partner
Graham praised both leaders' efforts towards a "way forward in the Middle East" following a three-hour White House meeting between the two.
Pentagon prepares second aircraft carrier for possible deployment to Middle East - report
US President Donald Trump reposted the Wall Street Journal's report to Truth Social on Thursday.
Trump, Netanyahu hold three-hour meeting, set redlines on Iran as Gaza talks continue
Trump also said that "tremendous progress" has been made in Gaza and in Mideast. • Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially joined Gazan Board of Peace.
Iranian officials use Beirut airport to smuggle millions to Hezbollah - report
“The cash shipments come as Hezbollah faces acute financial strain,” Iran International said, adding that the terror group has reportedly been “struggling” to pay its operatives.
