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US-Iran tensions escalate: What’s next for Israel and the Middle East?
The hosts, both seasoned journalists based in Jerusalem, discuss the looming possibility of a US attack on Iran and the defensive preparations in Tehran, including missile threats directed at Israel.
Iran ready to resume talks with US, Aragchi says, calling for 'fair, equitable' negotiations
Azerbaijan will not allow use of its airspace in military operations against Iran, FM announces
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US
Pentagon's 2026 defense strategy names Israel a ‘model ally,’ shifts to ‘peace through strength’
The 34-page document, signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, constitutes a strategic message to Israel, solidifying its position as the United States' most senior partner in the Middle East.
Trump says 'US has lots of ships on their way to Iran, I hope we don't have to use them'
A lot of people have been killed in Iran, but there's a difference between a lot and 20,000 - we'll figure that out," Trump said and emphasized: "We have an armada heading their way."
'Public diplomacy is not a luxury': Israel’s challenge in 2026 - opinion
How Israel lost the battle for American public opinion and why parts of the Western intellectual elite serve the narratives of its enemies.
Western media’s silence on Iran reveals troubling pattern of ignoring democracy - opinion
Western news coverage often promotes Iran’s regime, ignoring citizens fighting for democracy and freedom.
US threatens to starve Iraq of its oil dollars over Iranian influence, sources say
The warning is the starkest example yet of US President Donald Trump's campaign to curb Iran-linked groups' influence in Iraq.
Iran will treat any attack as 'all-out war', says senior Iran official
"Everything is on high alert in Iran," a senior Iranian official said ahead of the arrival of a US military aircraft carrier strike group in the Middle East.
Turkey's foreign minister says Israel still seeking opportunity to attack Iran
"I hope they find a different path, but the reality is that Israel, in particular, is looking for an opportunity to strike Iran," Fidan said in a televised interview on Friday.
US imposes new sanctions on Iran in response to violent crackdown on protesters
In response to Iran’s crackdown on protesters, the US Treasury has announced a new set of sanctions targeting key officials and financial networks linked to the regime’s oppression.
Georgia rep. calls for removal of Iranian official's daughter from Emory university faculty
Dr. Ardeshir-Larijani is the daughter of Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The Emory University School of Medicine lists her as an assistant professor.
Iran disputes claim that Trump stopped over 800 executions, say none were scheduled - report
"I stopped 837 hangings on Thursday," Trump told the press on Friday morning. "And I said, 'if you hang those people, you're gonna be hit harder than you've ever been hit.'"
