Cargo vessel struck by drone attack in Gulf, Iraqi officials say
Two explosions struck a cargo vessel near Iraq’s Umm Qasr, with officials saying one was caused by a drone attack.
Middle East
Iran deal on nukes, missiles, Hormuz, and terror cash: A guide for the perplexed - analysis
Israel will not attack Lebanon, no IDF troops in Beirut, Trump says after Netanyahu call
Trump says 'going silent' may be good in US-Iran talks
Iran pushes limited deal with US to buy time amid economic pressure
Iran is seeking a limited interim deal with the US to ease economic pressure while avoiding major nuclear concessions.
Iran freezes talks with US over Israeli military action in Lebanon, IRGC-affiliated outlet claims
Iran also threatened to completely block the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that there would be no talks until its demands on the cessation of Israel's operations in both Lebanon and Gaza were met.
Iran executes two men over January mosque arson amid trial outcry
Mehrdad Mohammadinia and Ashkan Maleki had allegedly been part of a group of demonstrators who targeted the Jafari Mosque in Tehran's Gisha neighborhood.
Several figures emerge as next leaders of Hamas in Gaza, but who will end up leading? - analysis
Although Hamas only controls half of Gaza, it still runs the lives of 2 million civilians and seeks out new leadership amid targeted eliminations by the IDF.
Iran relentlessly targets Kurdish opposition in northern Iraq despite regional ceasefire - analysis
The attacks illustrate how Iran is seeking to keep up the pressure on Kurdish opposition groups. Many of these groups have forces and bases in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq.
Burial prices in Iran skyrocket by up to 50% after Tehran council approves new tariff - report
For a 10 km journey, families will now need to pay 9.75 million rials, not including the costs of ritual washing, the shroud, cold storage before burial, and gravestone installation.
Amnesty International warns Islamic regime using ‘wartime conditions’ to intensify repression
The report comes only a week after the Islamic Republic seemingly ended its internet blackout after an almost three-month cut off, though human rights organizations warned that restrictions remain.
US strikes Iranian targets along Strait of Hormuz as Kuwait defends against drones, missiles
According to CENTCOM, the attacks were in response to Iran's downing of an American MQ-1 Reaper drone.
Trump: Hezbollah ceasefire reached, going silent may be good for Iran talks
US strikes Iranian island in Strait of Hormuz • One soldier killed in southern Lebanon, three wounded • going silent may be good for Iran talks • Trump reportedly requests amendments to US-Iran deal
Trump, Sharaa hold phone call, discuss lifting sanctions, importance of 'prioritizing diplomacy'
During the call, Sharaa said lifting the remaining US sanctions on Syria was an essential step toward reviving the Syrian economy and attracting investment, the statement said.
