Israel strikes critical Iranian gas facility Qatar’s Foreign Ministry condemned the strike, calling it 'a dangerous and irresponsible step.' March 18, 2026
Daily Recap: Strikes, Embassy Attack, and Iran Leadership Targeted Fate of Iran’s Leader ‘Unclear’ Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said the whereabouts of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remain an “open question,” noting it is “embarrassing” for the regime that he ha... March 17, 2026
Top US official resigns, slams Trump for conducting ‘Israel-first’ war and bending to Jewish lobby 'I pray that you will reflect upon what we are doing in Iran, and who we are doing it for,' Kent wrote. March 17, 2026
Trump issues cryptic warning to Iran: ‘Watch what happens today’ 'Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today,' Trump wrote. March 13, 2026
Israel identifies shift in Iranian missile strategy Iran appears to be attempting to launch dozens of projectiles at once, indicating an ongoing learning process as Iranian forces adapt their tactics. March 2, 2026
Qatar warns Iran will face consequences as Gulf States condemn strikes 'We stand united in defending our citizens, our sovereignty, and our territories,' the statement said. March 2, 2026
Defense Minister Katz threatens Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem 'Naim Qassem, Hezbollah’s secretary-general, who chose to launch attacks under Iranian pressure, is now a marked target,' Katz wrote. March 2, 2026
WATCH: Kamala Harris blasts Trump over Iran attack Kamala Harris blasts President Trump for launching strikes on Iran. March 1, 2026
Putin mourns Khamenei as Iran’s allies condemn strike Putin praised the Iranian leader’s legacy, saying Khamenei 'will be remembered in Russia as a figure who advanced relations between our countries.' March 1, 2026
New details reveal CIA role in strike that killed Khamenei The breakthrough came when U.S. intelligence learned that a rare meeting of Iran’s senior political and military leadership would take place Saturday morning. March 1, 2026
US–Iran talks end without breakthrough as key gaps remain Tehran categorically rejected demands for zero enrichment, dismantling nuclear facilities, or transferring enriched uranium abroad. February 26, 2026
Modi announces new strategic partnership with Israel 'Today we are granting our partnership, which has proven itself over time, the status of a special strategic partnership,' Modi said. February 26, 2026
Hundreds of US troops arrive in Israel as military presence expands Thousands of American troops have reportedly been deployed to allied bases across the Middle East. February 26, 2026
Iran missile stance is a ‘big problem,’ Rubio warns as Geneva talks begin 'Iran refuses to talk about the ballistic missiles to us or to anyone, and that’s a big problem,' Rubio said. February 26, 2026
Major airline cuts Tel Aviv flights as security concerns mount 'At this stage, operating flights to Tel Aviv is not commercially and operationally viable,' the company said. February 25, 2026
Iran foreign minister warns pressure won’t force surrender 'If the United States thinks that building up massive force around us will make us surrender, that will not happen,' Araghchi said. February 25, 2026
Governments issue warnings, evacuations amid escalating tensions Australia advised nationals to depart Israel and Lebanon using commercial flights while it remains possible. February 25, 2026
Stage set for decisive moment in Iran crisis 'This Thursday will decide everything - a war or a deal.' February 25, 2026
Iran fires back at Trump following blistering State of the Union speech 'Professional liars are good at creating the illusion of truth,' Baqaei wrote. February 25, 2026
F-22 Raptors land in Israel as region stands on brink of war The aircraft is primarily designed to penetrate contested airspace and neutralize enemy air defenses in the early stages of potential operations. February 24, 2026
Israel issues stark warning to Lebanon over Hezbollah intervention Israel conveyed that key national assets, including Beirut’s international airport, could be targeted. February 24, 2026
Iran nears major anti-ship missile deal with China The addition of supersonic anti-ship missiles would represent a major upgrade to Iran’s maritime strike capabilities. February 24, 2026
US scrambles to ease tensions over Huckabee’s ‘Greater Israel’ comments Senior State Department officials contacted Arab partners to clarify Huckabee’s remarks were personal views, not a policy shift. February 24, 2026
US embassy staff evacuated from Beirut as regional war looms The evacuation comes as concerns grow that Lebanon could be drawn into a wider regional confrontation. February 23, 2026
Indian embassy advises nationals to leave Iran immediately The warning follows similar advisories issued by several European governments in recent days. February 23, 2026
Iran-backed groups step up military preparations across region The decision comes amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions and Israeli warnings over potential Houthi involvement. February 23, 2026
Khamenei prepares successor amid assassination fears Officials were reportedly instructed to designate multiple replacements for key positions. February 22, 2026
Taliban passes law allowing husbands to beat wives Under the code, husbands are allowed to physically punish their wives so long as the violence does not result in serious bodily harm. February 22, 2026
Huckabee backs massive ‘biblical Israel’ expansion, sparking firestorm Governments across the Arab and Muslim world issued strong condemnations, accusing Huckabee of inflaming tensions and contradicting international law. February 22, 2026
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz as military drills intensify The warning follows recent Iranian naval drills conducted in and around the strait. February 19, 2026
USS Gerald R. Ford likely to deploy off Israel’s coast – report The carrier may initially deploy off Israel’s coast to help defend Tel Aviv and other cities. February 19, 2026
Region on the brink of war as diplomacy falters Any American operation would not resemble a limited or short-term strike but rather a broad and sustained military campaign lasting several weeks. February 18, 2026
Massive US military airlift underway as war with Iran looms Dozens of U.S. Air Force aircraft, including tankers, transports, and an E-3 AWACS, were active across the U.S. and Europe. February 18, 2026
IDF soldier killed in friendly fire incident in southern Gaza Two IDF units operating in close proximity mistakenly identified one another as hostile forces. February 18, 2026
Iran reports progress in talks as US military pressure mounts 'We reached agreements on the main issues,' Araghchi was quoted as saying. February 17, 2026
Khamenei threatens to sink US carrier as negotiations resume "More dangerous than the aircraft carrier is the weapon that can send it to the bottom of the sea,” Khamenei threatened. February 17, 2026
Arab states slam Israeli land registration move as ‘grave escalation’ In their statement, the foreign ministers argued the policy represents 'a flagrant violation of international law.' February 17, 2026
Greece, Morocco, Albania in talks to join Gaza stabilization mission The move follows reports that Indonesia is preparing to deploy thousands of troops to Gaza. February 17, 2026
IAEA chief meets Iranian FM ahead of US nuclear talks in Geneva Grossi said he concluded in-depth technical discussions with the Iranian Foreign Minister. February 16, 2026
Suspicious envelope sent to Prime Minister’s office The envelope showed suspicious indicators during an initial inspection and was handled according to security protocols. February 16, 2026
IDF strikes Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Lebanon Over the past week, the IDF eliminated three additional terrorists engaged in rebuilding Hezbollah positions. February 16, 2026
IDF kills senior Islamic Jihad commander in Rafah strike Abu Huli commanded Nukhba fighters, some of whom took part in the October 7 assault on Israeli communities. February 15, 2026
Canada calls for regime change in Iran as mass rallies spread worldwide Protesters marched through downtown streets waving flags and carrying a massive banner reading, 'Help is on the way.' February 15, 2026
US preparing for weeks-long campaign against Iran – report Despite the ongoing diplomatic track, the US is preparing for the possibility of a prolonged military confrontation. February 15, 2026
Where’s Khamenei? Speculation swirls over Supreme Leader’s whereabouts Larijani's direct flight from Doha to Mashhad, bypassing the capital, was described as highly unusual. February 12, 2026
Iranian FM attacks Israeli paper over executions report “Whenever Miriam Adelson’s mouthpiece pushes a dramatic claim about Iran, it’s worth asking who it serves.” February 12, 2026
Pentagon prepares second aircraft carrier for Middle East deployment The USS George H.W. Bush has been ordered to prepare for deployment. February 12, 2026
Ahead of next round of talks, Iran insists missile program is off limits 'Our missiles are not subject to negotiations and will not be,' Araghchi said. February 11, 2026
FAA lifts mysterious ‘special security’ airspace lockdown over El Paso Just hours after the sweeping measure was announced, the FAA said the temporary closure had been lifted. February 11, 2026
IDF kills Hamas sniper commander behind deadly attacks Hasan led the attack plan in which five soldiers were killed and two others seriously wounded. February 11, 2026
US issues maritime warning urging ships to avoid Iranian waters US warns commercial vessels to remain as far as possible from Iran’s territorial sea. February 10, 2026
Netanyahu departs for Washington ahead of urgent Trump meeting Netanyahu intends to present Trump with Israel’s principles for any agreement with Tehran. February 10, 2026
Iran issues new warnings as diplomatic talks continue Hatami said Iranian forces are at a high level of readiness and that Israel 'understands only the language of force.' February 10, 2026
Israeli strike kills Hezbollah artillery commander in southern Lebanon Throughout the war, Salami advanced multiple artillery and rocket-fire plans targeting IDF forces and Israeli territory. February 9, 2026
Iran sends security chief to Oman amid high-stakes US talks Larijani’s trip follows the first round of indirect U.S.–Iran talks held in Oman on Friday. February 9, 2026
Trump administration demands substance from Iran as talks continue U.S. officials expect the Iranians to come prepared to offer concessions on the nuclear issue and additional matters. February 9, 2026
Trump envoys visit US aircraft carrier as Tehran warns against pressure The high-profile stop was widely interpreted as a deliberate show of force conducted alongside ongoing diplomatic efforts. February 8, 2026
Defiant tone emerges after Friday’s Oman negotiations Reiterating Tehran’s core demand, Araghchi said, 'Zero-level enrichment is in no way acceptable to us.' February 8, 2026
Netanyahu rushes to Washington over fears surrounding Iran negotiations The accelerated visit reflects mounting unease in Jerusalem over what officials describe as troubling signals from the U.S.–Iran talks. February 8, 2026
IDF arrests dozens in widespread Judea and Samaria raids During the raids, wanted suspects were arrested and additional individuals were questioned, including suspected arms dealers and Hamas terrorists. February 6, 2026
