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Israel warned Germany of increased risk to US military bases, senior US official says - report
Israeli intelligence reportedly warned of possible Iranian-backed attacks on US facilities in Europe, including Ramstein, Spangdahlem and RAF Fairford, amid concerns over potential drone strikes.
Imprisonment of hardline Iranian MP over Ghalibaf feud ignites fierce conservative backlash
Musician sentenced to 74 lashes for hijabless performance as Iran continues entertainment crackdown
Trump’s trap: Solving Hormuz crisis saves Iranian regime, and threats don't work - analysis
Former Mossad official says Trump naive about Iran, misunderstands Middle East diplomacy
The former counterterror head of the Mossad said that Trump "does not understand the terminology of the Middle East, not the dialectic, and the Iranians are teaching him a lesson in that regard.”
Student protests erupt in Iran over education policies, as regime resumes crackdowns
Demonstrators are reportedly demanding that the regime cancel the fixed impact of 11th-grade GPA scores on the national university entrance exam, according to Iran International.
Amnesty International warns Islamic regime using ‘wartime conditions’ to intensify repression
The report comes only a week after the Islamic Republic seemingly ended its internet blackout after an almost three-month cut off, though human rights organizations warned that restrictions remain.
Islamic regime shuts down cafe in Tehran following accusations of 'promoting satanic activities'
The cafe was said to have allowed events featuring Western-style music that “provided a setting for abnormal behaviors,” the semi-state official Fars news agency reported.
'Bibi's hair was on fire': Inside the call between Trump, Netanyahu on Iran ceasefire talks - Axios
The 'Axios' report came as the US sent a new proposal to Iran through Pakistani mediators.
US, Iran making progress in talks, though military option remains on the table, sources tell 'Post'
Israeli officials stressed that despite ongoing diplomatic contacts, the military option “remains on the table” for US President Trump.
Iraq condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia amid US pressure on Iranian-backed militias
Iraq condemned recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, vowed cooperation in the investigation, and moved to distance Iranian-backed militias amid growing US pressure.
Iran says it dismantled two alleged Mossad-linked cells across six provinces - report
Tehran’s Intelligence Ministry claimed one operative was killed in an armed clash, while several others were arrested over alleged plans to target government buildings and military personnel.
Russia and Iran use Caspian Sea trade route to aid Tehran’s drone program - NYT
The report noted that trade in the Caspian Sea is difficult to track from a distance.
UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission
As the US and Iran inch toward a potential off-ramp from their 10-week war, France and Britain have been working on a proposal to lay the groundwork for safe transit through the Strait.
