Middle East
US sends over 50 fighter jets to Middle East in military buildup against Iran - report
The American military buildup comes amid indirect negotiations with Iranian officials, in which "progress was made" on Tuesday in Geneva, a US official told The Post.
A two-pronged approach: After US visit, Lebanon’s army eyes Hezbollah ‘disarmament’ - analysis
US faces narrow path between diplomacy, force amid dual Geneva talks on Ukraine, Iran - analysis
Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks, Tehran likely to make deal
Iraq's Kurds emerge as Middle East's key diplomatic players at Munich Security Council - analysis
The KRG has helped smooth the transition in eastern Syria by working with Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces, also hosting US forces and other anti-ISIS coalition forces.
‘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.”
Canada says no relations with Iran without regime change, mum on support for US strike
“We will not open diplomatic relationships with Iran unless there is a regime change. Period,” Anand told the Globe and Mail in an interview in Germany.
Israel’s goal is to weaken the regime in Iran, not change it - opinion
Israel seeks to neutralize Iran’s threat incrementally and gain operational dominance like it has in Lebanon.
Grapevine: SOS from Jerusalem
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
How are Israeli-diaspora tensions shaping current relations?
The hosts delve into the complexity of addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, its missile program, and support for regional proxies like Hezbollah.
Through aircraft carriers, Trump speaks the language of power in high-stakes Iran talks - opinion
Trump is gambling that the Iranians will conclude that they are better off making a deal than testing American resolve, and Israel, naturally, has reason to watch all of this with concern.
Largest aircraft carrier in the world sent by US to Middle East as Iran talks continue
This comes after reports that the USS George H.W. Bush would deploy to the region.
Editor's Notes: Iran's threats to America: Why 'America First' must address the IRGC - comment
The US must address Iran’s ongoing aggression. An "America First" policy should target Iran's IRGC and disrupt its global operations to protect American interests.
Netanyahu after Trump meeting: US conditions for Iran must include nuclear weapons, MidEast proxies
He said that although he remains skeptical of any deal with Iran, Trump believes that the conditions for Tehran "may lead them to accept terms that would allow for a good deal."
