In post-Assad era, Hezbollah’s shrinks to cells, smugglers, and cheap rockets - analysis
The Iranian proxy group once helped sustain Assad’s war machine; now it stands accused of running deniable operations with cheap hardware.
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Iranian opposition orgs. urge ICC probe into regime's alleged crimes against humanity
Damascus, Druze forces exchange prisoners after Sweida violence
Iranian delegation meets US envoys in Geneva amid nuclear program negotiations
Trump advisors prefer Israel strike Iran before US to boost support for military action - Politico
“There’s thinking in and around the administration that the politics are a lot better if the Israelis go first and alone and the Iranians retaliate against us," sources told Politico.
Witkoff: US demanding Iran agrees to nuclear deal that lasts indefinitely - Axios
Witkoff told a private gathering of AIPAC donors in Washington that the Trump administration aims to sign a deal without a "sunset clause."
PA paid half a billion shekels to terrorists in pay-for-slay scheme, sources reveal -exclusive
Ministers were also informed that terrorists released as part of the most recent hostage deals received a “special grant” from the Palestinian Authority.
What do we know ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva amid tension in Middle East?
The talks are expected to determine whether there is still a path to an agreement between Tehran and Washington, or whether the likelihood of a US military strike will rise significantly.
Iran transferred $1.7b. to terror proxies through cryptocurrency service Binance last year - NYT
The crypto-currency exchange site reportedly fired or suspended at least four employees involved in the internal investigation, with the company blaming “violations of company protocol.”
US expands Iran sanctions, targets illegal petroleum 'shadow fleet,' weapon production
Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control also targeted multiple networks that enable Iran to secure the precursor materials and machinery required for ballistic missile and other weapons.
Countries issue Middle East travel advisories amid rising US-Iran tensions
The advisories range from warnings to diplomatic evacuations, with Dutch airline KLM announcing on Wednesday that it is suspending all flights to Tel Aviv as of March 1.
Geneva talks may be last chance for US, Iran to negotiate before war, ex-Israel Navy chief says
Marom said Israel and the United States appear to be nearing possible military action against Iran, and predicted unprecedented operational coordination between the IDF and the US military.
'All options remain on the table,' Iranian parliament speaker warns in threat to US
The speaker insisted that so long as the US commits to diplomacy and “respects Iran’s national dignity and mutual interests,” then Tehran would be prepared to negotiate.
'Not worried at all': Killing Khamenei would not trigger collapse of regime, Iran's Araghchi says
"Our system does not depend on individuals. It is supported by the people. So I am not worried at all. Even in the middle of war, nothing collapsed," Araghchi said.
