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Roman Gofman Assumes Leadership of Mossad, Vows Continued Pressure on Iran
Roman Gofman officially became Mossad chief, pledging to continue operations against Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said recent Israeli actions had weakened Iran’s ability to threaten Israel and praised Gofman’s appointment.
Military Expert: 3 Reasons Driving Israel to Attack Beirut’s Southern Suburb
Israel expands military escalation in Lebanon by striking Beirut’s southern suburb, aiming to pressure Hezbollah and shift the conflict toward the Lebanese state and society.
Iranian Threat to Activate Bab al-Mandab Front in Response to Israeli Escalation in Lebanon
Iran warned Israel of consequences after attacks in Lebanon, halting indirect talks with the U.S. and signaling readiness to activate new fronts, including Bab al-Mandab.
Israeli Forces Capture Historic Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon Amid Renewed Tensions
Israeli forces announced the capture of the historic Beaufort Castle and nearby strategic hills in southern Lebanon, marking a significant operation against Hezbollah despite an ongoing ceasefire.
US Draft Peace Deal Aims to End Iran Conflict and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
A U.S.-backed draft agreement aims to reduce tensions with Iran by reopening the Strait of Hormuz and starting talks on Tehran’s nuclear program, though key disagreements remain unresolved.
Military Expert: Pause Between Washington and Tehran, No Return to War
Tensions flare in the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran clashes, yet experts describe the moment as a pause in hostilities, stressing negotiations and strategic repositioning rather than a return to full-scale war.
What Israel Draws vs. What the Ground Reveals: Investigation Exposes Expansion of Military Control in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria
An Al Jazeera digital investigation reveals stark gaps between Israel’s declared military maps and actual ground realities in Gaza, South Lebanon, and South Syria, exposing a wider scope of control than officially acknowledged.
U.S. and Iran Near Deal That Could Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran are reportedly close to a preliminary agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions, and extend the current ceasefire. President Donald Trump said final details are still under discussion.
Iranian MPs Propose €50 Million Bounty Targeting Trump, Netanyahu, and US Commander
Iranian lawmakers revealed a proposed bill offering a €50 million reward for the assassination of Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper, amid escalating tensions between Tehran, Washington, and Israel.
Lebanese Source: Military Cooperation with Israel "Unrealistic"
Attention turns to May 29, when the Pentagon will host a U.S.-supervised Lebanese-Israeli military meeting. A Lebanese source insists talk of cooperation is unrealistic, stressing priorities lie in ceasefire mechanisms.
After Najaf Landing, Iraqi Officials Reveal Second Israeli Base
Iraqi officials disclosed the existence of a second secret Israeli base in western Iraq, following reports of an Israeli landing in Najaf used during the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Israeli Forces Launch New Ground Incursions in Southern Syria
Israeli forces carried out new incursions into villages in southern Syria’s Quneitra countryside on Saturday, conducting house searches and deploying armored vehicles near civilian areas amid rising tensions in the region.
Israel expands demolitions and forced evacuations across southern Lebanon border villages
Israel has intensified demolition, bulldozing, and evacuation operations in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire agreements, flattening villages and infrastructure near the border as officials openly discuss plans for a long-term “security zone” extending toward the Litani River.
Will Russia hand over Bashar al-Assad to Syrian justice?
Contours of Syria’s transitional justice are emerging as new authorities pursue former regime figures, including ousted President Bashar al-Assad, amid reports of Interpol coordination and efforts to secure Russian cooperation for his extradition to Damascus.
Qatar: Pakistan’s Role “Very Important” as Gulf Coordination Continues Amid Regional Tensions
Doha has reaffirmed that coordination with Gulf states will continue to restore stability in the region, as hopes fade for an imminent agreement between Iran and the United States, according to Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
New Details Emerge on Israeli Forces Crossing the Litani River and Soldiers Injured in Clashes with Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon
Israeli Army Radio revealed on Tuesday that several Israeli soldiers were injured during clashes with Hezbollah fighters north of the Litani River in southern Lebanon over the past few days, in a military operation whose details had been kept under a security blackout until now.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon and issues evacuation warnings to villages
The Israeli army carried out drone strikes on Saturday targeting the towns of Haris and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon, alongside artillery shelling that hit the outskirts of several nearby villages, amid a continued escalation in the border area.
Explosions Reported in Southern Iran as Gulf Tensions Escalate
Explosions were reported near Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Qeshm Island in southern Iran amid rising regional tensions and conflicting statements over developments in the Gulf.
“48 hours.. Washington awaits Tehran’s response to the ‘one-page agreement’”
“Axios” reported, citing informed sources on Wednesday, that Washington believes it is on the verge of reaching an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war in the Middle East.
Iran Between Leadership Uncertainty and the Rise of the Revolutionary Guard
Iran faces growing leadership uncertainty as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps increasingly overshadows elected institutions, exposing deep divisions within the regime.