Drone attack wounds at least six French soldiers at base in Iraq’s Makhmour
The French military and the Erbil governor confirmed that the soldiers were wounded after a drone attack against the base.
Middle East
Errors in Mojtaba Khamenei's first message dictated by IRGC raise questions about his condition
Iranian diplomats in Australia, Denmark seek asylum as war rages on in their home country - report
UN resolution condemning Iran leaves the country unexpectedly isolated - analysis
Netanyahu: Iran not the threat it used to be, even if regime doesn't fall
Netanyahu said he spoke with US President Donald Trump nearly every day and that the two men spoke "openly."
IDF strikes Basij militia checkpoints, soldiers in Tehran
The Israeli Air Force, guided by IDF intelligence, struck the checkpoints and Basij militia members, furthering the degradation of Iranian Internal Security and Basij assets.
US has arranged nearly 50 charter flights from Middle East amid Iran strikes, State Dept says
The department said on Wednesday it would scale down charter flights and ground transport options because commercial flight availability is improving.
Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options
Only a few hours before the withdrawal statement, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino trumpeted an assurance from Trump that Iran was "welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States."
Iranian football players face government pressure to return to Iran, as families warn against it
The exact number of delegation members seeking protection remains unclear, with accounts from activists, officials, and Iranian state media differing.
Iranian embassy in South Africa labels drone strike on Oman’s oil facilities 'false flag operation'
Despite the claim, the embassy did not say whose operation it was.
Mojtaba Khamenei financed London homes with loan from Israeli-founded company - report
The investigation found that a loan of some £36 million was granted to Khamenei in 2013 through TOPLAND, founded by Israeli brothers Sol and Eddie Zakai.
Report reveals Iranian soft-power infrastructure in the United Kingdom through charity sector
The 109-page report "Under influence: the Iranian Regime's abuse of the UK charity system and the limitations of oversight" explores a number of Iran-linked charities operating in the UK.
New Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sends written message, no proof of life shown
In his message, Khamenei stated that the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed, and if necessary, other fronts will be opened.
Netanyahu aide warns Hezbollah: Dahiyeh will look like Gaza
Falk commented while discussing the war on Israel’s northern front, saying the Lebanese government should “take their country back” and disarm Hezbollah.
