Middle East
Mobile missile launchers used by US in Qatar as Iran tensions rose
The decision to keep the Patriot missiles in mobile trucks rather than semi-static launcher stations means they could rapidly deploy to strike or be moved defensively in case of an Iranian attack
IDF brings Syrian child across border into Israel for emergency medical care
Turkey could join nuclear arms race if Iran acquires bomb, Hakan Fidan warns
Netanyahu meets with Witkoff, Kushner ahead of discussion with Trump on 'principles' for Iran talks
Iran signals willingness to shut down or suspend nuclear program to avoid US conflict - NYT
US President Donald Trump vowed to use force if Tehran ignored his demands and announced an “armada” heading toward Iran.
Iran fears US strike could break Islamic regime's grip on power by reigniting protests, sources say
"People are extremely angry," a former official said, adding a US attack could lead Iranians to rise up again. "The wall of fear has collapsed. There is no fear left."
Hamas disarmament: Hard way is better than the easy way - opinion
Defeating Hamas militarily leaves no room for complications, as there is no need to bargain with terrorists.
Why Washington shifts from Syria’s Kurds to Sharaa - opinion
Trump’s military and political backing for the SDF as the central anti‑ISIS instrument has now evolved to a policy where they are a problem that needs solving.
The world is growing numb to death, bad actors are counting on it - opinion
The public has to find a middle ground between awareness and overload of bad news, oppressive rulers, and radicals rely on the “blind eye” reflex.
Rafah reopens as Gaza reconnects with world, testing Israel's postwar strategy - analysis
Rafah is one of the sticking points in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and was often the focal point of the war that began in October 2023.
Any US action against Iran would be coordinated with Israel, Huckabee says
Huckabee said the decision on a strike had not been made, adding that President Donald Trump “hopes for the best outcome” and would pursue a deal if possible.
UAE made secret $500 million investment in Trump-linked crypto firm - WSJ
The $500 million investment granted the Emiratis 49% of World Liberty Financial, a fledgling cryptocurrency venture owned by the Trump family.
The Gulf’s Cold War: How Saudi-UAE rivalry is tearing the region apart - opinion
At its core, the Saudi-UAE feud reflects fundamentally incompatible visions of regional order.
New security accord between Syria, SDF points to structural realignment, implementation uncertain
The new agreement, described as a “qualitative shift,” differs in both form and substance from previous understandings reached in recent years.
