Middle East


US-Iran nuclear deal won't protect Israel from missile program, Iranian proxies, expert warns

 People wave flags next to an Iranian missile on display during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.

Hamas may be allowed to keep 'small arms' under drafted US demilitarization plan - NYT

A Palestinian Hamas terrorist displays guns on the day of the handover of hostages,  in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

Trump administration weighs seizing Iranian oil tankers to further pressure Tehran - WSJ

 US military forces boarded the crude oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean after pursuing it from the Caribbean. The vessel was accused of breaching Washington's blockade on sanctioned vessels traveling to or from Venezuela. February 9, 2026.