Iran
Stalemate diplomacy: US-Iran talks fail as both sides resist major concessions - analysis
Iran wanted the Lebanon war to end before talks, to take credit for ending it, and the US wanted Hormuz to be opened, so that negotiations would be focused immediately on the nuclear issue.
A ceasefire won't stop Iran's military industry-analysis
Iranians rally outside US embassies worldwide, urge continued pressure on Tehran
'Out-blockade Iran': Trump floats Hormuz naval blockade in post after Islamabad talks fail
Spain condemns Israeli strikes in Lebanon, ramps up opposition to Iran conflict
Spain's opposition to the conflict in Iran has further strained its relations with Washington, and figures within the MAGA movement are increasingly urging the US leader to punish Madrid.
Iraq is on edge amidst Iran ceasefire - analysis
Over the past decade, Iraq’s government has empowered Iranian-backed militias, which in turn used Iraqi territory to carry out hundreds of attacks during the war.
Iran's nuclear enrichment cannot be stopped, US-Israel defeated, Tehran's nuke chief Eslami claims
The US and Israel have reached a "stage of desperation," and a "request for a ceasefire indicates their defeat," Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami said.
Pro-Iranian hacking group Handala claims breaching ex-IDF chief Halevi's phone
The group also published footage that appears to show Halevi holding meetings with senior Arab officials, including those from Qatar and Jordan.
US and Iran reach temporary ceasefire
Iran estimates war losses at up to $145 billion after weeks of fighting
Open-source intelligence points to heavy military damage, casualties, and economic toll following the Israel-US campaign.
Israel's pounding of Lebanon is 'deeply damaging', UK foreign minister says
Meanwhile, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot also condemned Israel's "massive strikes" on Lebanon, stating that the country must be included in a ceasefire agreement.
Costa Rica designates IRGC, Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis as terrorist organizations
This was adopted "in accordance with Costa Rica's international commitments in fighting terrorism and its financing," the Foreign Ministry wrote on X/Twitter.
Protesters gather outside US embassy in Tel Aviv ahead of Iran ceasefire announcement
The protesters, organized by the Peace Partnership coalition, demanded an end to the war, chanting “War will not bring freedom to anyone in the region."
Sounds of silence: Israeli sports return, but minus fans who define them
As the Israel Soccer League resumed play across the country this week, the atmosphere was eerie. It evoked the empty-stadium days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
