Crown Prince calls for 'week of action' against Iranian regime during burial of Ali Khamenei
The Week of Action will also mark six months since the start of the Iranian protests against the regime, which Pahlavi called "a massacre."
Middle East
Iranian cyberattacks on Israel have surged since war, Israeli cyber chief says
IDF demolishes massive Hezbollah tunnel, US-Iran talks reportedly move to Qatar
Moving past a ceasefire: Recognizing Israel is a big step, but 'normal,' says Lebanese diplomat
US CENTCOM kills senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-'Ulaywi in northwest Syria airstrike
Meanwhile, the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated three individuals and six entities for "facilitating financial transactions on behalf of ISIS."
Second day of Israel-Lebanon talks begin in Washington, US official tells 'Post'
According to the official, the goal of the talks is to “continue to advance a comprehensive peace and security between the two countries.”
Iran, Oman push to become administrators of Strait of Hormuz as toll system remains unclear
Both countries emphasize “their sovereignty and sovereign rights over their territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz” and “agreed to maintain their dialogue on this issue."
Marco Rubio in UAE warns Iran-backed militias in Iraq threaten regional stability
Washington has used a combination of sanctions, terrorist designations, and rewards for information on militia leaders.
US-Iran deal may leave Netanyahu as biggest casualty - analysis
The war Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hoped would cement his legacy as the leader who confronted Iran may instead be remembered as the conflict that dismantled a central source of his power.
EU diplomatic service proposes mission to train Lebanese forces, document shows
Discussion over a possible EU mission comes as the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon is set to expire at the end of 2026, when it is expected to begin a year-long drawdown and withdrawal.
Pushing Iran, Hamas regimes towards collapse might not be possible, military expert says
"Although we desperately wanted to see the collapse of a regime or the collapse of Hamas in Gaza, it did not really happen," said Dr. Col. (res.) Michael Milstein to 103FM.
Trump confirms US, IAEA inspectors will be allowed to inspect Iran’s enriched material - report
IAEA head Rafael Grossi also confirmed on Wednesday that inspections are “going to happen,” according to the Associated Press.
Swiss talks put Qatar and Pakistan at the center of a new US-Iran de-escalation track - analysis
The joint Qatar-Pakistan mediation format is notable, it combines Doha’s established diplomatic brokerage with Islamabad’s strategic geography, military weight, and renewed relevance in Washington.
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi says Gaza war to be raised in US talks, reaffirms Hamas support - report
The comments came in a phone call with Hamas representative Basem Naim, who praised Iran’s “steadfast support” for Palestinians, according to state and IRGC-linked outlets.
