Iranian general warns of 'harsh response' if Israel, US attack during Khamenei's funeral
The event will last a week and span several major cities in Iran and Iraq, with ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, Najaf, and Karbala.
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'Political systems cannot sustain it': Turkish FM calls for sanctions on Israel, Sa'ar retaliates
Talks with Iran to continue, US official confirms, as Iran initiates week of mourning
Trump claims he's the 'best president in Israel's history' during interview
US, Iran, and Oman butt heads over fine print of Strait of Hormuz deal - analysis
The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz now centers on diplomatic wording, as the US, Iran, and Oman argue over whether future “services” and “costs” could become tolls under a different name.
Hamas deploys armed guards, confiscates phones to suppress Gaza protest plans - report
Hamas reportedly intimidated activists, deployed armed operatives, and restricted movement to prevent planned anti-Hamas demonstrations across the Gaza Strip.
Post-war internet in Iran: More censorship and greater risks for users
Not only has internet speed declined further, but access to popular social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok, remains extremely difficult even through various VPN services.
Hezbollah chief Qassem rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement, calls it a humiliation
Naim Qassem said the Washington-backed Israel-Lebanon agreement is "null" and warned that tying Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah's disarmament crosses "red lines."
Iran claims to strike US-linked targets, warns Gulf states not to aid attacks
According to a statement from Iran's Foreign Ministry, the US attack on Iran, and an alleged attack on Lebanon "in coordination with the United States," are both violations of the ceasefire agreement
US, Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz, as sources say next round of talks to be held in Doha
Israel, US, Lebanon sign agreement • Hezbollah chief Qassem rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement • Vance on strikes: 'Violence will be met with violence'
US, Israel, Lebanon agreement is ‘first step to restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty,' Aoun says
Aoun described the agreement as the beginning of a road to bring about freedom and dignity to the people of Lebanon, “who sacrificed, endured, and confronted the harshest conditions.”
US strikes Iran in retaliation for Strait of Hormuz cargo ship attack
The strikes follow Iran's launching of a one-way attack drone at the Singapore-flagged M/V Ever Lovely cargo ship along the Omani coast as it exited the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump accuses Iran of drone attack on ships in Strait of Hormuz
Trump said US forces shot down three drones during an Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Music's hidden message: Israeli drag queen and exiled Iranian singer send a message of freedom
Amid the negotiations, a drag queen, a Persian-Israeli singer, and a DJ have teamed up to issue a call for freedom.
