Middle East
US approves potential sale of multimission aircraft sustainment to Lebanon
The Super Tucano is a multimission aircraft that can be used for training and light attack.
Israeli officials signal they want UN to remain key Gaza aid channel, says senior UN official
After 12 days of war, Iran finds itself more isolated than ever
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
The report comes as diplomats expect the United States to seek the removal of UN sanctions on HTS and Sharaa, who has said he wants to build an inclusive and democratic Syria.
Damage allegedly done to US base in Qatar from Iranian attack - report
The report from the London-based news source cites imagery they obtained from a private satellite firm.
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.
