Tehran banners hint at new missile attacks on IsraelNew banners erected in Iran's capital threaten missile attacks on Israeli cities and US military bases. January 4, 2026
Iranian group claims it hacked former Israeli justice minister’s phoneThe Iranian hacker group Handala claims it managed to steal data from former Israeli minister Ayelet Shaked, leaking photos and videos apparently stolen from her WhatsApp account. January 4, 2026
Iran’s leader says rioters ‘must be put in their place’ as protest death toll reaches at least 10Demonstrations have reached over 100 locations in 22 of Iran’s 31 provinces, the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported. January 3, 2026
Iran’s exponentiating missile threat: Will the US and Europe just sit and watch?The Iranian regime today possesses the largest ballistic missile arsenal in the Middle East, and these missiles are central to its strategy of intimidation, proxy warfare, and regional domination. January 3, 2026
‘Not Gaza, not Lebanon, only Iran’ – Protesters shut down large parts of Iran, storm governor’s officeAnti-regime protesters chant 'Death to Khamenei' and denounce Iran's support for anti-Israel terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah as demonstrations enter fifth day. January 1, 2026
Israel on high alert for Iranian attack amid widening protestsAnti-regime demonstrations have spread to more than 20 cities in the last four days. January 1, 2026
Netanyahu proposed ’round 2′ of Iran war in 2026, US sets conditions for support – reportPrime Minister Netanyahu reportedly spoke with President Trump about carrying out a new air campaign against Iran in 2026. December 31, 2025
Saudi Arabia thumbs nose at Trump on Muslim Brotherhood – opinionEvery country that supports Islamist extremist groups beyond its borders ultimately faces violence at home. December 31, 2025
Israel’s Somaliland move: A strategic flank against Iran?Dr. Ely Karmon, a senior research scholar at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism, stated that the move must be viewed through the lens of the coalition forming against the Houthis’ presence in Yemen. December 31, 2025
UAE vows to pull remaining forces from Yemen in crisis with Saudi ArabiaThe UAE withdrawal of the few forces it had kept in Yemen may ease tensions for now, but the real issue is whether it will keep supporting the STC. December 31, 2025
Israel, Iran engaged in secret indirect exchanges – reportIran’s response was non-binding, with Tehran emphasizing that it rejected any framework implying coordination. December 30, 2025
Trump hints at new B-2 strikes on Iran: ‘I don’t want to waste all that fuel’After saying he would back Israeli strikes on Iran's ballistic missile program, Trump suggests the US may join the next air campaign. December 30, 2025
Iran threatens ‘immediate harsh response’ after Trump warning'Iran’s missile capabilities and defense are not containable or permission-based,' Shamkhani wrote. December 30, 2025
Iran faces paralysis at home and pressure abroadRapid inflation and collapsing purchasing power have pushed millions of households into severe hardship, while foreign currency shortages undermine food imports. December 29, 2025
Iran arming ballistic missiles with biological, chemical weapons – reportTehran reportedly developing warheads that would enable Iran to use its ballistic missile arsenal to deploy biological and chemical weapons. December 29, 2025
Eastern Mediterranean allies formalize expanded military cooperationIsraeli defense officials said the agreements represent another layer in strengthening military coordination between the countries. December 29, 2025
Houthi chief: Any Israeli presence in Somaliland a targetRegional analysts suggest that closer ties with Somaliland could give Israel improved access to the Red Sea and enhance its ability to strike Houthi targets in Yemen. December 29, 2025
Phone used by Netanyahu’s chief of staff hacked by Iranian group – reportGroup of anti-Israel hackers claim they have had access for years to the telephone of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's chief of staff, after hacking into former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's phone. December 28, 2025
Message from the sky: Saudi strikes signal shifting dynamics between Riyadh and southern Yemeni actorsThe message seems to be that Riyadh intends to retain primary control over the eastern Yemen file and limit unilateral moves by the STC that could alter the balance of power without Saudi coordination. December 28, 2025
Why did Israel recognize Somaliland?A key theory: creating strategic leverage against the Houthis across the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. December 28, 2025
The year in review: Iran’s deepening economic crisisThe monthly minimum wage, which at the start of this year stood at 135 million rials—about $180—has now fallen to roughly $100. December 28, 2025
Iranian President: We are in ‘full-scale war’ with US, Israel, EuropeIran's president declares Tehran is already at war with the US, Israel, and Europe, comparing it to the devastating war with Iraq. December 28, 2025
How Iran’s sanctions-evasions and willing support retinue keep it aliveDual-use goods, missile components, drone technology, and conventional weapons are acquired through civilian trade channels that mask their final destination. December 27, 2025
Self-appointed chief rabbi of Saudi Arabia says he was denied entry at borderWhile Saudi Arabia typically does not allow Israeli passport holders entry to the country, the New York-born Herzog’s dual citizenship in the United States and Israel earned him leniency. December 27, 2025
US refuses to approve Israeli strike as Iran missile threat grows – reportPresident Trump’s current approach relies on diplomatic and economic pressure rather than immediate military action. December 23, 2025
Netanyahu threatens ‘very sharp response’ if Iran attacksIsraeli prime minister says Israel is keeping a close eye on Iran's missile exercises and making 'necessary preparations' ahead of a possible escalation. December 23, 2025
Huckabee: Iran’s ultimate objective is the USHuckabee warns that Iran is working to rebuild its nuclear program and ballistic missile arsenal, presenting a 'real threat to all of Europe,' with the ultimate goal of targeting the US. December 23, 2025
Iranian exercise may be cover for sneak attack, Israel tells USIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is carrying out amassive missile exercise, which Israel warns could be cover for impending surprise attack. December 22, 2025
Unusual air activity detected over Iran as Israeli officials warn Tehran preparing for new warWestern intel agencies say Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps conducting unusual activities involving drones, missiles, and air defense units, as Israeli officials warn Iran is preparing for its next confrontation with Israel. December 21, 2025
Pro-Iranian Iraqi militias may hand in weapons to state following Israeli threats – reportThe militias have long resisted this threat to their independence. December 21, 2025
Trump refused Israel’s request to keep sanctions on Syria – reportPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly urged the Trump administration to maintain some US sanctions on Syria but were turned down. December 21, 2025
‘Operation Hawkeye Strike’: US hits over 70 ISIS terror targets in SyriaOver the past six months, U.S.-led forces in Syria have conducted more than 80 operations targeting terrorists who pose a direct threat to the United States and regional security. December 20, 2025
US, Israel planned Iran operation after Netanyahu approved strike half a year before 12-day warPrime minister Netanyahu said that after Iran's proxies were defeated, it began plotting to use its 'second option' - a nuclear weapon to destroy Israel. December 18, 2025
Iran’s currency collapse accelerates as inflation surgesEven based on official figures, food prices have risen by an average of 55 to 165 percent over the past year, and the prices of several medicines have doubled in recent weeks. December 17, 2025
Former Israeli PM’s phone hacked by Iranian group – reportGroup of hackers working on behalf of Iran claim to have cracked former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's personal cellular device, accessing sensitive documents and personal communications. December 17, 2025
Qatar’s renewed F-35 push alarms IsraelIsrael is growing increasingly concerned as several regional powers simultaneously pursue American military hardware. December 16, 2025
Iranians offer condolences, show solidarity with Jewish community after Sydney massacre'Iranian regime is the root cause of global terror' - Iranians offer support for Israel and Jews worldwide while criticizing their own government amid suspicions Tehran was responsible for the deadly shooting attack at a Sydney Chanukah event. December 15, 2025
Iran introduces stealthy high-speed kamikaze droneIranian media explicitly describes it as suited to hitting sensitive targets like radars, command nodes, and infrastructure—classic 'open a corridor' logic. December 14, 2025
Rights groups condemn re-arrest of Nobel laureate in IranA video purportedly showing Mohammadi, 53, without the mandatory veil, standing on a car with a microphone and chanting 'Long Live Iran' in front of a crowd, has gone viral on social media. December 14, 2025
Syria reopens its long-sealed synagogues as Israeli rabbis make historic visitAccording to SOHR, the delegation’s mission was not only symbolic prayer but also to survey Jewish communal property and other assets once owned by Aleppo’s Jews. December 11, 2025
Israel warns of major strikes if Hezbollah refuses to disarmIsrael is prepared to launch major strikes in Beirut and the Bekaa Valley unless Hezbollah surrenders its missiles and drones by the start of 2026. December 11, 2025
US envoy: ‘Fruitful’ talks on Turkey rejoining F-35 programThe U.S. expelled Turkey from the F-35 program in 2019 after Ankara acquired the S-400 system, which Washington said posed a security risk to the advanced fighter jets. December 10, 2025
Passenger flight to Israel diverted over Beirut amid severe stormUnaware of the detour, passengers spent several minutes over Beirut as pilots, guided by Nicosia air-traffic control, shifted to a safer route. December 10, 2025
Report: Israel refused deal with SyriaPrime Minister Netanyahu denounced Saudi report alleging he refused to sign security deal with Syria at the UN as 'fake news.' December 9, 2025
Iran demands local Jews stop viewing ‘Zionist’ social media contentIran's token Jewish MP summoned for dressing down after authorities find local Jews engaging with pro-Israel content on social media. December 9, 2025
US pushes Israel-Qatar rapprochement with high-level meeting in NYC – reportTrump administration reportedly working to broker reconciliation between Israel and Qatar following September strike in Doha, hosting secret meeting of Mossad director and a senior Qatari official in New York. December 8, 2025
Leiter to Lebanon: Disarm Hezbollah, seek peaceLeiter emphasized that Israel is not interested in Lebanese territory but is solely concerned with its own security and responding to threats to its citizens emanating from the Land of the Cedars. December 7, 2025
Tucker Carlson, Qatari PM suggest Israel should rebuild GazaRight-wing commentator Tucker Carlson joins summit in Doha, interviews Qatar's prime minister while calling US aid to Israel and Gaza 'grotesque.' December 7, 2025
Gaza militia commander says Hamas should fear himWhen asked directly whether he worries Hamas might target him next, al-Astal replied, 'I am not afraid. Hamas needs to be afraid of me.' December 7, 2025
Anti-Hamas militias vow to continue fight after leader’s killingRafah-based leader Yasser Abu Shabab was shot in a clan dispute, not by Hamas operatives. December 7, 2025
Mike Waltz, US envoy to UN, to visit Israel and JordanHe is expected to meet with representatives of humanitarian organizations and examine ways to deepen U.S.-Jordan cooperation on regional security and challenges, including the Syrian refugee crisis. December 6, 2025
Iran’s escalating air pollution crisisIran is the world’s sixth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels, releasing nearly 800 million tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions annually. December 5, 2025
A two-state solution for LebanonThe rising power of Islam means that the fates of the Christian and Jewish populations are intertwined in the Western world and in the Middle East. December 4, 2025
‘Dead on arrival’: Inside the breakdown of second phase of Gaza ceasefire and Hamas’s resurgent controlCurrently, the Israeli military controls 53 percent of Gaza’s territory, and Hamas has moved to reestablish control over the other 47 percent. December 4, 2025
After Hamas attacks IDF troops, Trump touts ‘peace in the Middle East’'They had a problem today, I understand, with a bomb that went off and hurt some people pretty badly.' December 4, 2025
Turkey pushes for closer ties with Iran despite mounting sanctions as both countries pursue regional ambitionsDuring their high-level meeting in Tehran, officials from both countries vowed to significantly expand cooperation on trade, energy, border management, and regional security. December 3, 2025
IDF: Hezbollah killed four Lebanese who linked terror group to 2020 Beirut blastTwo journalists and two customs officers have been killed over the last eight years. December 3, 2025
Peace with Lebanon? Israeli and Lebanese diplomats to meet for talksFor the first time, Israeli and Lebanese civilian diplomats will meet for talks as the two countries attempt to establish direct ties. December 3, 2025
Iran’s water crisis deepens as experts say extreme drought is worst in at least 40 yearsIran has reached a state of 'water bankruptcy,' according to Kaveh Madani, who served as deputy head of Iran’s Department of Environment. December 2, 2025
Khamenei speech suggests concern Iranian regime is falling apartA recent survey by GAMAAN, a Netherlands-based diaspora polling firm, finds that 51 percent of Iranians believe that Israel won the war, compared to 16 percent who said Iran won. December 1, 2025
