Syria’s leader urges Bedouin tribes to commit to a ceasefire ending clashes with the DruzeReports had surfaced of Syrian government-affiliated fighters executing Druze civilians and looting and burning homes over the four-day violence. July 19, 2025
Iran ‘ready’ to respond to any new attack with ‘bigger blows,’ Khamenei saysIran’s parliament said the country should not resume nuclear negotiations with the US until unspecified preconditions are met. July 19, 2025
Lebanese president nixes normalization with IsraelOn Friday, President Aoun called on the Israeli military to withdraw from five positions along the Israel-Lebanon frontier, as it impedes Hezbollah disarmament efforts. July 18, 2025
Syria squandered its chance. Reimpose sanctionsThese systematic attacks targeting religious minorities reveal the true character of al-Sharaa’s government, led by former commanders of Al Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and Jabhat al-Nusra. July 18, 2025
Why Iran’s opposition keeps failingPeople fighting for freedom need more than courage alone; they need a plan and an alternative worth risking everything for. July 18, 2025
Syria’s Druze find bodies in the streets while searching for loved ones after days of clashesAt least 600 people — combatants and civilians on both sides — were killed in four days of clashes, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor. July 18, 2025
Israel says Iran could retrieve enriched uranium from nuclear site hit by USThe enriched uranium at Isfahan could potentially be retrieved by Iranians but reaching it would take a very difficult recovery effort, the Israeli official said. July 18, 2025
Arab clan leader in Gaza declares open war on HamasAbu Shabab may deny working with Israel, but he is believed to have accepted weapons from the IDF; for obvious reasons, he keeps quiet about that. July 18, 2025
Iranian spy discovered in IDFIsraeli soldier charged with espionage, after he was allegedly paid by Iran to film the interception of incoming ballistic missiles and missile impact sites. July 17, 2025
US, Israel considering new strikes on Iran – reportLatest assessment of impact of US airstrikes reportedly finds that the Fordo facility was destroyed - but Natanz and Isfahan could be repaired in a matter of months, leading US and Israel to gear up for possible resumption of strikes. July 17, 2025
Bad news for terrorists: Lebanon bans banks from dealing with Hezbollah ‘charitable organization’The United States imposed its latest sanctions on Al-Qard Al-Hassan earlier this month, targeting the institution's senior officials for facilitating Hezbollah's finances, including through shadow accounts to evade existing sanctions. July 17, 2025
Hamas leaders rattled by emergence of clans in GazaA key tool for empowering these new groups, said Brig. Gen. (ret.) Hanan Geffen, a former commander of the Israel Defense Forces elite Unit 8200 intelligence unit, will be the massive reconstruction effort Gaza will require. July 17, 2025
Syrian forces withdraw from Druze province after Israeli airstrikesMonitor group says 15 Syrian regime personnel killed in Israeli airstrikes to defend Druze minority, as death toll in southern Syria hits 350. July 17, 2025
Congress can crush Iran’s regime without firing a single shotCongress has already introduced much of the legislation needed to bring the ayatollah to his knees, and committee chairmen need only hold markup hearings to advance these bills and send them to the House and Senate floors. July 16, 2025
Iran changed missile strategies that enjoyed a higher success rate by end of war – reportLonger-range and even hypersonic missiles were launched from deeper inside the country, at varied intervals and targets. July 16, 2025
US and allies give Iran deadline to reach nuclear dealThe US, France, UK, and Germany agree that Iran must reach a new nuclear deal by the end of August - or face snapback sanctions from the three European powers, restoring pre-2015 sanctions. July 16, 2025
Israel enters talks with several countries over Trump’s Gaza emigration planIsraeli officials have embraced the plan, describing it as key to winning the Gaza war and resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. July 15, 2025
To fight the Houthis, work with the south Yemen and Somaliland coast guards – opinionWith the renewal of Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, the international community can no longer afford to prioritize diplomatic virtue signaling over effective strategies. July 13, 2025
Iranian official makes veiled threat of nuclear attack on IsraelTop aide to Iranian parliament speaker posts computer-generated image of Israel being hit by nuclear warheads. July 13, 2025
IDF fighter jet nearly forced to land while flying over Iran – reportIsraeli fighter jet was nearly forced to make an emergency landing while flying in Iranian airspace after suffering a critical malfunction in the midst of Israel's air campaign. July 13, 2025
Syria’s Al-Sharaa attending at least one meeting with Israeli officials in AzerbaijanThe possibility of opening an Israeli coordination office in Damascus, without diplomatic status, might be discussed. July 13, 2025
Iran’s president injured in Israeli strikes, state media claimsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian among the senior leaders injured in an Israeli airstrike on Iran's national security council during last month's 12-day war, state media claims. July 13, 2025
Israel used ‘Jewish witchcraft’ during war: Iranian journalistAn Iranian state media veteran blamed Jewish mysticism and demons for Islamic Republic’s military setbacks during the recent conflict with Israel. July 13, 2025
Senior Fatah official attacks Abraham Accords: Israel wants to rule ‘from the Euphrates to the Nile’PA and Fatah officials misrepresent the Abraham Accords as an expression of Israel's alleged plan to 'rule from the Euphrates River to the Nile River.' July 11, 2025
Iranian assassins now target everyoneDonald Trump and anyone else threatening the Supreme Leader of Iran is 'waging war against Allah' and must be 'punished with death,' according to a new religious fatwa by Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi. July 11, 2025
Muslim leaders who oppose terrorism: The new heroesMuslims who care about their religion should stand up against Islamist terrorists who have hijacked their religion and are committing atrocities in the name of Islam. July 10, 2025
Who’s afraid of feeding Gaza?Why does Hamas want GHF out and the UN in? That’s a question that no one in the media will ask, let alone provide the obvious answer for. July 10, 2025
US says Houthis kidnapped survivors of fatal Red Sea ship attackThe US Mission to Yemen accused Houthi rebels on Wednesday of kidnapping crew members who survived the deadly attack on the cargo ship Eternity C. July 9, 2025
Netanyahu: ‘Iran wants President Trump and me dead’Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran is actively threatening to assassinate him and U.S. President Donald Trump. July 9, 2025
Airstrikes ‘very seriously damaged’ Iran’s entire nuclear program, French spy master saysThe head of France's top intel agency says US and Israeli airstrikes caused severe damage to every stage of Iran's nuclear program, setting it back significantly. July 9, 2025
Yemen’s Houthi rebels attack another ship in the Red Sea, killing 3Between November 2023 and January 2025, the Houthis targeted more than 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two and killing four sailors. July 8, 2025
Iran’s crazy search for Israeli spiesWhile Iran’s counter-espionage professionals interrogated and likely executed squirrels, pigeons, and lizards, the real spies had been laboring for decades and their efforts paid off with spectacular results. July 8, 2025
White House: Witkoff to head to Doha to advance Gaza talksHebrew media reported that Witkoff could fly out as early as Tuesday. July 8, 2025
US ‘unbelievably satisfied’ with Lebanon reply to proposal on disarming Hezbollah'Both countries are trying to give the same thing — the notion of a stand-down agreement, of the cessation of hostilities, and a road to peace,' US envoy Thomas Barrack said. July 7, 2025
Report: Netanyahu seeks Trump green light for future Iran strikesBenjamin Netanyahu plans to request a formal mechanism from U.S. President Donald Trump to authorize Israeli strikes on Iran if nuclear activity resumes. July 6, 2025
Iran still seeks nuclear weapons despite heavy strikes, expert warnsDespite severe damage from recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, Iran remains focused on reviving its nuclear weapons program. July 6, 2025
Ship attacked in the Red Sea is taking on water, UK military saysAmbrey, a private maritime security firm, issued an alert saying that a merchant ship had been 'attacked by eight skiffs while transiting northbound in the Red Sea.' July 6, 2025
Hezbollah leader refuses to disarm until Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon'How can you expect us not to stand firm while the Israeli enemy continues its aggression, continues to occupy the five points, and continues to enter our territories and kill?' Qassem said in his video address. July 6, 2025
Iranian missiles hit five Israeli military bases during war – reportThe British Telegraph published information the Israeli censor forbade during Operation Rising Lion. July 6, 2025
Syria says willing to return to 1974 border deal with IsraelThomas J. Barrack Jr., U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, cautioned that this could take time because new Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa could face resistance at home. July 5, 2025
Hamas warns against cooperation with US relief efforts in bid to restore grip on GazaAccording to their reports, the organization has delivered over 56 million meals to Palestinians in just one month. July 4, 2025
Iran accuses two French tourists of ‘spying’ for IsraelBoth detainees are held separately in Ward 209 of Evin prison, a notorious high-security section controlled by Iran’s intelligence services that operates outside the standard prison system. July 3, 2025
Iranian exile in Israel envisions ‘King Cyrus Project’ for Middle East peaceDana believes change will come through two mechanisms: internal Iranian opposition and potential Israeli military action. July 3, 2025
Pentagon reveals how many years Iran’s nuke program was set backUS Defense Department says intelligence agencies around the world agree that US, Israeli airstrikes on Iran's nuclear program set it back significantly. July 3, 2025
Report: Iran considered mining Strait of Hormuz after Israeli strikeIran took initial steps to potentially block the strategic Strait of Hormuz last month in response to Israeli airstrikes. July 2, 2025
Iran admits Fordow nuclear site suffered ‘serious’ damage in U.S. strikesForeign minister says Tehran can recover lost ground if enrichment resumes but rules out talks unless U.S. halts military action. July 2, 2025
Iran set to seek compensation over Israel, U.S. attacksIran is seeking international recognition and financial compensation for what it calls acts of aggression committed by the United States and Israel during last month's 12-day conflict. July 2, 2025
Israeli forces capture Iranian terrorists in SyriaIDF operation in southern Syria breaks up Iranian terror cell and leads to the capture of armed terrorists east of the Golan Heights. July 2, 2025
Iran working to assess damage at Fordow nuclear site, satellite images revealAnalysts say they are assessing the damage wreaked by the American bunker-busting bombs more than initiating repairs as yet. July 1, 2025
Trump orders end of sanctions on Syrian government institutionsRather than taking gradual steps to reduce sanctions, Trump opted to suspend them more fully, according to U.S. officials. July 1, 2025
24 Iranian Jews remain in prison as government launches internal crackdown, sources sayThe arrests of the Jews, who reportedly include several rabbis, appear to be part of a crackdown in which more than 700 people have been taken in since June 13, when Israel initiated its attacks on Iran. July 1, 2025
Iran vows to continue nuke program after US strikesIran's foreign minister says bombings can never stop his country's uranium enrichment, demands US commit to never striking Iran again. July 1, 2025
Trump: No talks with Iran, no sanctions relief plannedPresident Donald Trump blasts Senate Democrat, denying claims US in talks with Iran or offering sanctions relief - after acknowledging he was working on possible removal of sanctions. June 30, 2025
Airstrikes crippled Iran’s ability to weaponize uranium – reportAnalysts say bombing of Isfahan nuclear facility likely shattered Iran's hopes of weaponizing uranium - regardless of the fate of its enriched uranium stockpile. June 29, 2025
Iranian stock market plunges as investors dump $400 million in shares after Israel-US nuclear strikesWithin 90 minutes of opening, 99% of stocks traded in red territory, exceeding 20 trillion rials ($23.8 million), with nearly 12 trillion rials ($14.3 million) withdrawn by individual investors alone. June 29, 2025
Posts misrepresent report to falsely claim nearly 400,000 Palestinians are missingThis estimate misrepresents a map included in a report by a professor at Israel’s Ben Gurion University that shows the distance between new aid distribution compounds in Gaza and three main populations centers. June 27, 2025
Neutrality or benefit? Why Syria allowed Israel to strike Iran from its airspace'Every blow to Iran is pure benefit to al-Sharaa's regime.' June 26, 2025
Palestinian Authority’s Abbas offers to work with Trump to broker peace deal with IsraelIn an effort to earn trust within the international community, Abbas expressed his willingness to work with Trump, Saudi Arabia, and other global partners 'to fulfill the promise of peace.' June 26, 2025
Ayatollah mocks Trump, touts ‘victory’ over Israel in 1st appearance since truceAfter avoiding public appearances for a week, Iran's supreme leader releases video message declared victory over Israel and mocking President Donald Trump's demand for Iranian surrender. June 26, 2025
Iran turns to internal crackdown in wake of 12-Day-War with IsraelThe official said authorities were worried about Israeli agents, ethnic separatists, and the People’s Mujahideen Organization, an exiled opposition group that has previously staged attacks inside Iran. June 26, 2025
