Turkey thwarts Trump’s attempts to disarm Hamas, achieve peace in the Middle East Despite vehement Israeli objections, Erdogan is hoping that his good relations with Trump will persuade the US president to dismiss Israel's concerns. November 17, 2025
British couple detained in Iran for espionage on hunger strike According to their son Joe Bennett, they have been beaten, deprived of sleep, and threatened with execution during interrogations designed to extract confessions. November 16, 2025
Iran’s foreign minister says the country is no longer enriching uranium at any site The IAEA's Board of Governors is set to meet this week and could vote on a new resolution targeting Iran over its failure to cooperate fully with the agency. November 16, 2025
UN report shows ‘Palestinians’ fatter than Israelis While you need to be in good shape to be in the infantry, not so much to be a suicide bomber. November 16, 2025
Hamas quietly reasserts control in Gaza as postwar talks grind on A senior Gazan food importer said Hamas hadn’t returned to a full taxation policy, but they 'see and record everything.' November 16, 2025
Israel pushing US to link Saudi F-35 sale to peace deal – report Jerusalem has reportedly not objected to the agreement but is pushing to condition it on the Saudis agreeing to a peace deal. November 16, 2025
Iran confirms seizure of oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz It identified the oil tanker as the Talara and said it was carrying 30,000 tons of petrochemical products. November 15, 2025
UAE worried about ‘Hamas-supporting’ Qatar, Turkey in Gaza An Emirati source warned that pro–Hamas figures are gaining power in plans for post-war Gaza. November 13, 2025
Checking Iran’s enriched uranium stock is ‘long overdue,’ IAEA report says The IAEA has now lost so-called continuity of knowledge of Iran’s enriched uranium stocks, it added, meaning re-establishing a full picture will be arduous. November 13, 2025
Iran says US must pay for Israeli attacks after Trump says he directed IDF strikes Iran's foreign minister demands the United Nations hold the US responsible for Israeli strikes on Iran earlier this year, after President Donald Trump said he was 'in charge of' the IDF's initial attacks. November 13, 2025
Tehran running dry: New report details Iran’s terminal water crisis The analysis projects 1.35 million excess deaths and up to 18 million internal refugees over the next decade if current conditions persist. November 11, 2025
Israel planning to topple Iranian regime – report Senior Israeli official tells the country's national broadcaster that Jerusalem is planning to take down the Islamic republic by the end of President Trump's second term. November 11, 2025
The mirage of ‘humanitarian reconstruction’: Billions for Gaza — but who will prevent the next jihad? In Gaza, there is no clear line between civilian and military infrastructure. Cement, steel, rebar, fertilizer, and fuel can become tunnels, bunkers, rockets, and launchpads. November 10, 2025
Tel Aviv man arrested for helping coordinate Iranian missile attacks Police arrest Israeli man who helped direct Iranian ballistic missile attacks on Israel during the June war in exchange for cryptocurrency payments. November 10, 2025
Saudi Arabia trying to win Trump’s backing for Palestinian statehood – report Riyadh reportedly preparing for diplomatic blitz aimed at securing Trump administration's support for two-state solution and convincing Iran to return to the negotiating table. November 10, 2025
‘Expelling an ambassador is nothing to the Iranians’ Had diplomatic punitive steps gone in much more significant directions, this would have had a far greater impact on the Iranians. November 10, 2025
Israeli defense minister: The real genocide is Turkey’s massacre of Kurds Israel's defense chief roasts Turkey for issuing arrest warrants accusing Israeli leaders of genocide while attempting to secure security role in postwar Gaza Strip. November 10, 2025
Hezbollah leaders get plastic surgery to evade Israel: Report Saudi media says 'dozens' of Hezbollah operatives have undergone urgent cosmetic procedures. November 10, 2025
Hebrew in downtown Beirut: Israeli traveler’s video sparks Lebanese outrage, border-control questions An Israeli visibly speaking Hebrew in central Beirut tests Lebanon’s red lines on 'anti-normalization' and exposes practical gaps in travel screening. November 9, 2025
The anti-American terror state: Iran’s regime must not be allowed to rise again Iran's leadership views itself as the vanguard of a global struggle between the 'pure' Shia Islamic revolution and the 'corrupt' Western order. November 9, 2025
Turkey issues arrest warrants for Israeli ministers, IDF officers Istanbul court issues arrest warrants for 37 senior Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the IDF chief of staff, accusing them of genocide in the war against Hamas. November 9, 2025
Iran’s severe water crisis prompts Pezeshkian to raise possibility of evacuating Tehran According to the director of the Tehran Water Company, the largest water reservoir serving the capital currently holds 14 million cubic meters, compared to 86 million at the same time last year. November 9, 2025
Dual US-Iranian citizen imprisoned in Tehran for 2012 trip to Israel Kamran Hekmati’s family pleads for his release as he battles bladder cancer in Evin Prison. November 9, 2025
FATOCIDE: Israel accused of making Gazans fat Overeating kills a whole lot more Arab Muslim settlers in Gaza than Israel. But now they’re blaming Israel for being fat. November 7, 2025
Genocidal Muslim terrorists killed 200,000 people in 11 years Islamic terrorism is not an internal phenomenon but an external one; it’s how Islam expands and why its borders are always red. November 7, 2025
40,000 Gazans, almost 2% of population, have left since start of Oct. 7 war Most of the departing Gazans went to Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, countries in Western Europe and Romania, the report said. November 7, 2025
Iran’s inner circle breached? Mossad’s online message sends shockwaves Iran’s intelligence community is facing a severe crisis following a series of high-profile breaches and internal failures. November 6, 2025
Trump admin sanctions Hezbollah operatives pulling in illicit funds from Iran The department said those sanctioned Thursday funnel Iranian oil profits and other covert funds into Lebanon’s financial system. November 6, 2025
US to establish air base in Damascus as part of Israel-Syria deal – report Ahead of planned meeting between Trump and Ahmed al-Sharaa in Washington, US reportedly preparing to establish a military presence in Damascus as part of a security deal between Israel and Syria. November 6, 2025
Iranians believe Israel won June war, blame Tehran for the fighting – poll Two-thirds of Iranians want Tehran to stop calling for Israel's destruction, with few backing Iran's handling of the 12-day war in June, a new poll shows. November 6, 2025
Turkish intel chief warmly welcomes Hamas terrorists in Istanbul Turkey continues to host Hamas leaders and rejects designating them a terror group. November 6, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s request to buy F-35 jets clears key Pentagon hurdle, sources say Saudi Arabia, the largest customer for US arms, has sought the fighter for years as it looks to modernize its air force and counter regional threats, particularly from Iran. November 5, 2025
‘Used as a punching bag’: Elizabeth Tsurkov breaks silence on torture in Iraqi captivity Tsurkov has publicly thanked Trump and named U.S. officials who worked her case; she is an Israeli-Russian national and a Princeton doctoral student. November 5, 2025
After Hezbollah’s defeat, Iran building up Iraqi forces for war with Israel – report Tehran reportedly provided advanced weapons to pro-Iranian militias in Iraq as part of effort to replace Hezbollah as a regional proxy capable of threatening Israel. November 5, 2025
Iran targets Israelis with new Hebrew TV channel Tehran greenlights launch of international television channel broadcasting in Hebrew, with aim of promoting Iranian state propaganda among Israelis. November 5, 2025
IDF Used Haniyeh’s phone to lock missile on Hamas leader This method reflects a highly sophisticated level of signal intelligence and targeting capability. November 4, 2025
Iran: No talks until US cuts all ties to Israel Iran's supreme leader demands the US end its support for Israel and withdraw all military forces from the Middle East as preconditions to negotiations. November 3, 2025
Iran’s president says Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities 'Destroying buildings and factories will not create a problem for us, we will rebuild and with greater strength,' the Iranian president told state media. November 3, 2025
Turkish FM hosts Hamas delegation ahead of guarantors’ meeting in Istanbul Other guarantor countries include Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. November 2, 2025
Iran sought intel on Israeli National Security Minister Israeli man arrested for spying on behalf of Iran, which directed him to monitor National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, pass on information regarding IDF soldiers, and carry out a grenade attack. November 2, 2025
Palestinians still prefer Hamas and ‘armed struggle’ against Israel The poll showed that a vast majority of the Palestinians are still in denial over the crimes committed by Hamas on October 7. October 31, 2025
US-backed efforts bring longtime foes Israel and Syria closer to security pact Despite lingering reservations about the newly established Syrian regime, Israeli officials have signaled interest in pursuing formal diplomatic relations if specific conditions are met. October 30, 2025
‘Mecca is ours, this belongs to the Jews’ – Jordanian activist preaches peace during Israel visit Jordanian peace activist Abedalelah Almaala visits Jerusalem, meeting with Israeli lawmakers and praying at the Western Wall while calling for full normalization between Jordan and Israel. October 30, 2025
Hamas moves to dominate postwar Gaza by exploiting 20-point plan Hamas understands that the fight has moved from the military to the political sphere and sees Gaza’s reconstruction—estimated at $70 billion—as the main source of power over the Gaza Strip. October 29, 2025
Hamas terrorists booted from luxury hotel After uproar, luxurious Cairo hotel expels 154 Hamas terrorists who were freed by Israel this month as part of the hostage deal. October 28, 2025
Adviser to Qatari PM praised Hamas suicide bombings, accused Trump of ruling ‘racist empire’ One of Qatar's top foreign affairs officials praised deadly terror attacks against Israel, lauding suicide bombings and rocket attacks, before becoming advisor to Qatari prime minister. October 28, 2025
Tehran erupts in panic after leading private bank declares bankruptcy Analysts estimate Ayandeh’s bad loans amount to nearly 2 percent of Iran’s GDP, much of it linked to politically connected firms. October 27, 2025
After Israeli strikes cripple Sana’a Airport, Houthis turn south A Yemeni official also claimed the Houthis are currently 'at their weakest point,' citing recent Israeli assassinations of senior Houthi civilian and military figures as a major blow to the group. October 27, 2025
Iranian official behind worldwide terror plots outed Israel's Mossad agency exposes senior Iranian official who has masterminded terror plots around the world. October 26, 2025
Iran-linked Turkish gun-smuggling gang nabbed in Israel Three illegal immigrants from Turkey were arrested in Israel in connection with Iran-linked gun-smuggling ring, which also included ties to terror plot. October 26, 2025
Turkey to buy 40 fighter jets from Qatar amid Israel tensions Turkey is negotiating with Qatar to buy 40 Eurofighter jets in a move that may undermine Israel’s air dominance in the region. October 23, 2025
Iran risks severe economic downturn, unrest as renewed UN sanctions bite Iran’s official inflation rate is around 40 percent, though some estimates exceed 50 percent. October 23, 2025
Qatar, Turkey’s expanding roles in Gaza could strengthen Hamas infrastructure, experts warn Experts have warned that the heavy mechanical equipment might do more than clear debris and build roads, potentially aiding Hamas in restoring its terrorist infrastructure. October 22, 2025
Trump: Hamas’ end will be ‘fast, furious, brutal’ President Trump warns Hamas that neighboring countries are pushing to crack down on the terror group if it continues to violate Gaza deal. October 22, 2025
New Lebanon war likely if Hezbollah not disarmed, US warns American envoy implores Beirut to dismantle Hezbollah’s military wing, warning that if the Shi’ite terror group is not disarmed, a new war with Israel is likely. October 21, 2025
Ayatollah to Trump: Think you destroyed our nuke program? Dream on Iran’s supreme leader mocks President Trump and rejects US demands that Tehran abandon its uranium enrichment program. October 20, 2025
Iran’s uranium stockpile survived Israeli, US airstrikes – report Global atomic energy watchdog group believes that most of Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium survived the 12-day war with Israel unscathed. October 20, 2025
Mysterious airstrip built on Yemeni island comes as Houthi rebels increasingly squeezed Ship-tracking data analyzed by the AP show the Batsa, a Togolese-flagged bulk carrier registered to a Dubai-based maritime firm, spent nearly a week alongside the new dock at Zuqar Island. October 20, 2025
Sanctions, lack of investments ground Iran’s shipping and air fleets The World Bank reports that Iran ranks second to last in the region in terms of logistics performance, ahead only of Afghanistan. October 20, 2025
Kushner says Israel must ‘help the Palestinian people,’ hints at Palestinian statehood President Donald Trump's son-in-law and former adviser said Israel's hopes of regional integration under the Abraham Accords are tied to the conditions of Palestinians living Judea, Samaria, and Gaza. October 20, 2025
