Middle East
After 12 days of war, Iran finds itself more isolated than ever
Tehran reels from new sanctions, diplomatic pressure, and internal unrest following conflict with Israel.
Explosive drone downed near Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq's Kirkuk province
UN report sees no active Syrian state links to Al Qaeda, may strengthen US ties
Damage allegedly done to US base in Qatar from Iranian attack - report
Iran's enriched uranium remains at nuclear sites, Israeli official says
The official suggested that the Iranians might still be able to gain access to Isfahan, but it would be hard to remove any of the material there.
Gaza's deadly challenge: IDF faces renewed attacks as Hamas, allies regroup - analysis
As ceasefire talks continue, Hamas and other terrorist groups such as Islamic Jihad may be trying to go on the offensive in Gaza.
Syria faces major challenges in efforts to integrate US-backed SDF into military - analysis
The US under Trump aims for a stable, unified Syria, with Barrack tasked to achieve this, including bringing the SDF into Damascus.
Iran urges UN nuclear watchdog to drop 'double standards'
Relations between Iran and the IAEA have worsened since the United States and Israel bombed Iranian nuclear facilities in June.
Mahmoud Abbas insists US includes PA in Gaza ceasefire negotiations - report
Abbas, with support from Saudi Arabia, stated that the PA needs to be at the negotiating table to discuss long-term security arrangements, N12 reported on Thursday.
Treasury Dept. designates 22 entities linked with selling Iranian oil for IRGC-QF
Refineries purchase Iranian oil, and then transfer payments to these front companies, who in turn, move funds to other front company accounts also controlled by IRGC-QF, OFAC stated.
Hezbollah's Radwan Unit 'unfit' to carry out large-scale invasion into Israel - analysis
According to data collected by the Alma Center, the Radwan Unit was rendered unfit, at least temporarily, to launch a large-scale invasion into northern Israel.
Mideast security lobby calls to 'take advantage of window' for regional security
"Opportunities like this come once in a century in the Middle East, but the window won't always be open," Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said.
Syrian returns from Lebanon to start under UN-backed plan, marking major shift
Returning Syrians will be provided with $100 each in Lebanon and $400 per family upon arrival in Syria, Lebanese Social Affairs Minister Haneen Sayed said.
Palestinian family in Gaza ask UK court for help to join relative
The foreign office, however, says evacuating citizens from Gaza is incredibly complex and that Britain can only offer support in exceptional circumstances.
