Trump, Netanyahu agree to increase economic pressure on Iran, primarly targeting oil to China
If China decides not to source its oil from Iran, economic pressure on Tehran would increase significantly
Middle East
Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US
Moving suspected ISIS prisoners to Iraq shows Washington doesn’t fully trust Damascus, expert says
Iraq's Kurds emerge as Middle East's key diplomatic players at Munich Security Council - analysis
Israel moves sweets, energy drinks into Gaza ahead of Ramadan 'at Trump’s request' - exclusive
Israel agreed to ease restrictions on bringing sweets into Gaza "at Trump's request," a source said • Food-sector businessman: “Candy and chocolates, have we lost our minds?
‘Death to Khamenei’ chants ring out across Iran, diaspora as unrest continues to grow
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the ongoing protests as “unimaginable,” urged authorities to “treat this disease” rather than “erase the issue.”
Syria projects unity at Munich Security Conference, but the real test awaits back home - analysis
The question is whether the Syria on display in Munich is the future or whether hurdles back home could derail its situation.
Hamas disarmament could begin as early as March 2026, Board of Peace reps say - report
The disarmament process will begin once the new technocratic government takes over from Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Saturday night KAN report added.
US strikes 30 Islamic State targets in Syria as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike
According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the forces used precision munitions delivered by fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and unmanned aircraft.
Doctors Without Borders halts operations at Gaza hospital after sightings of armed men, weapons
"Patients and MSF personnel have seen armed men, some masked, in different areas of the large compound of the hospital," Doctors Without Borders said in a statement.
Hamas to discuss demilitarization, NCAG with Egyptian mediators in Cairo - report
The Hamas delegation intends to present demilitarization proposals to its Egyptian counterpart, including one that suggests Hamas may surrender heavy arms in exchange for retaining light arms.
US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations
"Sometimes you have to have fear. That's the only thing that really will get the situation taken care of," Trump said.
Trump advocates regime change in Iran, new peace talks planned for Tuesday
When asked for comment on sending another aircraft carrier in addition to the one currently in the region on Friday responded that "in case we don't make a deal, we'll need it."
Main donor US unclear on UNRWA future, jettisoning it would leave black hole, agency chief says
UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini compared what would happen if the agency shut down to what happened in Iraq in 2003.
