Why did Iranian-backed militia in Iraq extend ‘ceasefire’?
Kataib Hezbollah has extended its ceasefire on US targets in Iraq for five days, warning foreign forces to leave while US Iran talks continue.
Middle East
Houthis making preemptive ‘moves’ in case of war, UAE media says
What's behind politicians blaming Mossad for not fulfilling their fantasies in Iran? - exclusive
Trump pitches shared US-Iran Strait of Hormuz control, claims regime change 'already happened'
Trump’s five day window for Iran deal may decide Israel’s inflation path, expert tells ‘Post’
Economists warn Israel’s inflation could rise if Iran talks fail, as oil market shocks increase fuel prices and ripple across the economy.
Lebanese PM backs disarming Hezbollah, blames group for dragging country into war - report
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam also endorsed talks with Israel and called for the expulsion of Iranian operatives from Lebanon.
Syria shows security, economic gains, UN council says, urging caution on Israel
This development shows some countries are beginning to change their approach to Syria, while still stressing the need to respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Saudi Arabia working to keep Houthis out of Iran war as group threatens readiness to fight - report
The United States and Israel, while waging war against the Iranian regime, are trying to avoid provoking the Houthis into joining the war, a US official said.
Trump says US had 'very good talks' with Iran to end war, gives five-day deadline
Trump said he instructed the Department of Defense to postpone planned military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure.
Sporting bodies failing Iran's athletes, fmr. head coach of Iran’s national wrestling team says
“Saleh was not guilty. He went to the street alongside 1000s of other young protesters. This is a circus of the regime," Pashaei asserted.
Iranian military spokesperson Zolfaghari mocks Trump with ‘You are fired’ jab
"Hey, Trump, you are fired,” Zolfaghari said. “You are familiar with this sentence. Thank you for your attention to this matter."
IRGC signals escalation, threatens energy sites in Israel, Middle East
Iran's leadership is said to be taking a hardline approach under which there will be no retreat in the war, even at the cost of harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure.
US, Iran plan for talks in Pakistan, Trump floats shared control over Hormuz
EU to assess Iran war impact on gas supplies at emergency meeting • Several wounded following wave of Hezbollah rockets • Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly unresponsive •
Iran targets civilians out of desperation, CENTCOM chief Cooper tells anti-regime outlet
US CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper tells Iran International that the Islamic regime intensified strikes on civilian targets as its military capabilities decline and pressure mounts in the conflict.
