Iran attacking neighbors is a strategic mistake, EU's top diplomat Kallas, Poland say
"Iran's strategy is to sow chaos and set the region on fire," Kallas said.
Middle East
Qatar 'categorically rejects' Iranian claims that Doha was not targeted by missiles
Kuwaiti civilians rush to help US pilot after friendly-fire downs three F-15 fighter jets
Iran missile launches down 86% as Operation Epic Fury expands, top US general says
US launches Precision Strike Missile for first time ever in combat situation during Iran operation
Additionally, CENTCOM announced that over 20 Iranian navy vessels have been struck or sunk as part of Operation Epic Fury, including a Soleimani-class vessel.
Khamenei's farewell ceremony postponed due to anticipated high turnout, security preparations
The precise date and time of the farewell ceremony will be announced shortly, according to Iranian state media.
Israel expands Lebanon strikes, warns Naim Qassem as Hezbollah retaliation grows - analysis
Expanded Israeli strikes and troop deployments in southern Lebanon intensify the spillover from the US-Israel campaign against Iran and pressure Beirut to curb attacks from its territory.
Navy intercepts drone from Lebanon as Hezbollah anti-tank fire wounds two IDF soldiers
An IDF Navy missile boat intercepted a drone launched from Lebanon on Wednesday. Meanwhile, two IDF soldiers were moderately injured by Hezbollah anti-tank fire during operations in Lebanon.
CIA working to arm Kurdish forces, aims to spark uprising against Iran regime - report
Iranian Kurdish opposition forces are expected to take part in a ground operation in Western Iran in the coming days, a senior Iranian Kurdish official told CNN.
IRGC decentralizes command to survive strikes, warns of ‘strategic surprises’ against US-Israel
The IRGC has tightened its grip on Tehran after the death of Ali Khamenei, shifting to a decentralized command structure that empowers mid-ranking officers to launch independent retaliatory strikes.
Iran warns Israeli embassies worldwide would be targets if Beirut embassy is attacked
"If Israel attacks Iran’s embassy, all of this regime’s embassies will be legitimate targets," Shekarchi said.
Pakistan-Afghan border residents consider fleeing as shelling enters seventh day
South Asian allies-turned-foes have engaged in their worst fighting in years following Pakistani airstrikes on major Afghan cities last week.
Amid war at home, Iran women push on at Asian Cup despite family fears
The conflict erupted after Israel and the US launched air strikes on Iran over the weekend, killing the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, after which Iran launched missiles in response.
Iran reached out to CIA to discuss end of conflict, Trump is saying it's too late - report
The contact landed as Iran’s leadership structure was thrown into deeper disarray by continued Israeli strikes, complicating even the basic question of who can commit Iran to any ceasefire.
