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
‘Turkey wants to replace Iran and encircle Israel’ This strategy has included long-standing and overt support for the Hamas terrorist organization. October 16, 2025
Iran gives French couple 63 years in prison on charges of ‘spying’ for Israel Kohler and Paris were arrested in May 2022 during a vacation trip after meeting with protesting Iranian teachers and attending an anti-government rally. October 16, 2025
Lebanon’s Aoun urges talks with Israel Trump praised Aoun in his speech at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, saying, 'He's doing very well.' October 16, 2025
Gaza ceasefire ‘will hold,’ says Trump, vowing peace across the Middle East US president predicts Gaza deal will hold beyond first phase, claims both sides are committed to ending the conflict and rebuilding the entire Middle East. October 12, 2025
How Israel’s strength paved the way to peace A settlement that makes good on the post-Holocaust promise that never again shall Jews be murdered en masse should be celebrated. October 12, 2025
Why Iran’s oil sales must be stopped Oil money is not just revenue; it is the fuel for Tehran's repression at home and aggression abroad. October 12, 2025
3 Qatari diplomats killed in car crash while heading to Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh Sharm el-Sheikh will host the summit to be co-chaired by President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt and U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency. October 12, 2025
Iran strengthens nuclear ties with Russia as leaked files suggest fighter jet deal amid UN sanctions Earlier this year, Russia pledged to build eight nuclear power plants in Iran, including four in the southern province of Bushehr. October 10, 2025
Iran slashes zeros off national currency to curb economic freefall Iran’s attempt to save its drowning economy comes amid persistent inflation of about 40%. October 9, 2025
Iran’s nuclear program is aimed at US, warns Netanyahu 'Iran can blackmail any US city,' says Israel’s prime minister, warning that Tehran is developing intercontinental ballistic missiles that could carry nuclear warheads. October 8, 2025
A Qatari role in a post-war Gaza would mean the restoration of Hamas power Qatar has not evicted the Hamas terrorist leaders from its territory, and it continues its soft-power operation in the media to incite anti-Americanism and Islamist terrorism against Israel. October 6, 2025
Syria holds first parliamentary elections since fall of Assad regime Seats are allocated based on population size and social representation. October 6, 2025
Did Israel just stop Russian influence in the Middle East? Israel's willingness to act unilaterally upends predictable regional bargaining and weakens the presumption that Moscow calls many of the shots. October 1, 2025
Iran bombing soon? Dozens of of U.S. jets deployed to Qatar A sudden surge of U.S. refueling aircraft in Qatar is fueling speculation of new strikes on Iran. October 1, 2025
Palestinian leaders, Gulf states such as Qatar, have no interest in real peace with Israel The best idea, and in the long run far less expensive militarily and diplomatically, would be if Trump would return to his original idea of Gaza as a kind of US-Israeli 'Riviera' protectorate, preferably with a US military base. September 29, 2025
Iran hangs ‘top Israeli spy,’ Tehran claims Iranian judiciary claims that a top agent of Israel’s Mossad operating in Iran has been executed, the latest death penalty case against an alleged spy. September 29, 2025
Syria’s fragile peace: Will Sharaa be able to keep quiet in his country? But while an agreement of some kind appears possible with Israel, the future direction and prospects for future stability in Syria remain far less clear. September 29, 2025
US plan seeks to shift drug supply from China to Middle East A top priority is to establish a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) office in the Mideast region, something that could be accomplished this year, she said. September 29, 2025
Hezbollah marks first anniversary since Nasrallah’s assassination Hezbollah’s secretary general, Naim Qassem, who assumed the post a month after Nasrallah’s killing, delivered a speech to mark the anniversary. September 28, 2025
Satellite images show Iran restarting missile production sites Before the war, Iran was capable of producing more than 200 solid-fuel missiles per month and had an estimated arsenal of about 2,500 missiles. September 25, 2025
Khamenei’s speech exposes an aging ruler, looming sanctions, and no escape Some Iranian hardliners argued that Khamenei’s speech was also a message to the Iranian delegation not to make any deals with the West. September 24, 2025
Khamenei gambles on survival as UN sanctions loom Khamenei prefers to ride out consecutive storms, betting that pressure will ease once Trump’s term nears its end in a few years. September 22, 2025
Israel making progress in talks with Syria – Netanyahu Israeli prime minister confirms talks with Syria are making progress, but adds no deal likely in the near future. September 21, 2025
Iran tests new intercontinental missile, warns of ‘deadly’ response to foreign intervention Iran reportedly tests advanced new missiles, threatens to use "deadly" force against its enemies. September 21, 2025
Iran executes 44-year-old father on charges of spying for Israel Guards repeatedly pressured Shahbazi to sign pre-written confessions, promising his death sentence would be commuted to three years if he cooperated in front of his lawyer. September 19, 2025
Saudi–Pakistan mutual agreement pact sends shockwaves Riyadh’s pact with Islamabad is being read across the region as a hedge and a message: Saudi deterrence won’t rest on Washington alone. September 19, 2025
The myth of a joint Arab army: Dictators focus on survival, not defense Arab leaders can convene summits and issue statements, but when Israel identifies a direct threat, it acts decisively. September 19, 2025
UAE won’t cut Israel ties over Judea & Samaria annexation – report The United Arab Emirates is reportedly mulling merely downgrading its diplomatic ties to Israel if Jerusalem applies sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria. September 18, 2025
Playing arsonist and firefighter: How the West is falling for Qatar’s deadly game With a new Middle East emerging, the UK and its allies need to urgently reconsider their relationships with Qatar or they risk being left behind and becoming ever more irrelevant. September 17, 2025
Israel offers Syria withdrawal in exchange for air corridor to Iran – report Senior Israeli and Syrian officials reportedly set to meet for US-brokered talks as Israel offers to withdraw from territory occupied since Assad's ouster in exchange for new security deal. September 17, 2025
US demands Iran dismantle entire uranium enrichment program Months after US and Israeli airstrikes damaged nuclear facilities across Iran, Trump administration insists Tehran 'completely dismantle' its entire uranium enrichment program. September 16, 2025
Arab leaders secretly pleased to see Hamas destruction and Qatar humiliation Many Arab countries see the weakening of Hamas—and the sidelining of Doha’s influence—as a net gain for regional stability. September 14, 2025
After Doha strike, Egypt calls to form Arab NATO Days after Israel bombs Hamas gathering in Qatari capital, Egypt revives plan to create a Joint Arab Force, modeled after NATO, to defend Arab states from attack. September 14, 2025
Damascus: Is Sharaa really doing all he can, or was President Trump set up? Sharaa controls Damascus and its environs, but much of Syria's traditional territory may not be totally under his control. September 14, 2025
Should the world be shocked over Israel’s attack on Qatari soil? Qatar is not a genuine ally and friend to the US. It is, along with Turkey, a leading supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB). September 12, 2025
Jews are indigenous to the Land of Israel — and everyone should know it Jews are the only people with an unbroken 3,000-year bond to the Land of Israel. The name Palestine was a Roman punishment, not an Arab heritage. September 12, 2025
Qatar to hold emergency Arab-Islamic summit after IDF strike Qatari officials have remained tight-lipped about the fate of the Hamas leadership, which convened in Doha to discuss the latest Washington offer to reach a ceasefire in Gaza. September 12, 2025
Israel struck Hamas in Qatar, Turkey could be next – analysis Given Israel’s assessment of Hamas, it stands to reason that Israel will continue to target the group wherever it might seek shelter. September 10, 2025
Qatar should seize the opportunity for a fresh start – opinion If Qatar wants to make itself the epicenter of conflict and an engine for the spread of its ideology, it cannot hold itself immune from consequences. September 10, 2025
Iran’s war on its Jewry in the aftermath of a conflict with Israel Tehran treats its Jews as both spies to be brutalized and props for anti-Israel propaganda. September 8, 2025
Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the Mideast It can take weeks for repairs to be made, as a ship and crew must locate themselves over the damaged cable. September 8, 2025
Hezbollah says Lebanon move on army plan is ‘opportunity,’ urges Israel to commit to ceasefire A Hezbollah official said that without Israel halting strikes and withdrawing its troops from southern Lebanon, Lebanon’s implementation of the plan should remain 'suspended until further notice.' September 7, 2025
Saudis team up with UAE to block Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria Riyadh and Abu Dhabi reportedly form united front to pressure Israel not to apply sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria, threatening Abraham Accords if Israel moves forward with the plan. September 7, 2025
Suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targets ship in Red Sea after missiles fire on Israel In their campaign so far, the Houthis have sunk four vessels and killed at least eight mariners. September 4, 2025
Iran resists its own Japan-style reckoning Khamenei lost not only vital assets and leaders but also his sense of invulnerability. September 4, 2025
Hamas is Gaza’s oppressor, not its liberator If the goal is truth, ignoring Hamas’s crimes against Gazans is not solidarity. It is betrayal. September 4, 2025
Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israeli attack, UN agency says The confidential report also said Iran and the IAEA have not reached an agreement on resuming inspections of sites affected by Israeli and U.S. bombing in June. September 3, 2025
Arabs not interested in seeing Hamas disarm – analysis If 22 Arab and Muslim countries do not have the courage to speak out against Hamas, how can they be expected to play any role in ending the war in the Gaza Strip? September 3, 2025
Iran’s executions in August jump 70 percent compared to previous year According to the Death Penalty Information Center, during the first half of 2025, nearly half of Iran’s executions targeted those convicted of drug offenses. September 3, 2025
