Iranian ship seized by US Navy after attempting to pass through Strait of Hormuz
According to Trump, the ship was named TOUSKA, and was given fair warning before a US Navy ship attacked it.
Middle East
IDF confirms image of soldier smashing Jesus statue in southern Lebanon is authentic
US and Israel face tough choices in Iran talks over Hormuz, Lebanon, and nuclear issues - analysis
Iran rejects second round of talks with US
Hamas refuses to give up weapons, demands Board of Peace change Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas has rejected the US-led Board of Peace's disarmament plan, demanding changes and accusing the mediator of pro-Israel bias.
US did not agree to extend Iran ceasefire yet, official tells 'Post' amid contradicting reports
According to Iranian state media, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson also asserted that reports of a ceasefire extension are unconfirmed.
Iraq turns to Syria for oil exports after Hormuz disruptions from US blockade
Iraq is rerouting oil exports through Syria’s Baniyas terminal as its maritime oil shipments face disruptions due to the Iranian and US blockades of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian-backed drone attack kills Kurdish female member of opposition group
A Kurdish woman was killed in a drone strike in northern Iraq, suspected to be carried out by an Iran-backed militia targeting opposition groups.
Jordan-Syria rapprochement signals new regional axis amid post-war realignment - analysis
Syrian-Jordanian ties are natural because many southern Syrian tribes have connections with people in northern Jordan.
Erdogan pushes to extend US-Iran ceasefire despite tensions
Turkish President Erdogan says Turkey is working to extend the US-Iran ceasefire, ease tensions, and ensure peace talks continue, despite challenges, while criticizing Israel's Lebanon attacks.
US State Dept. offers $10m. reward for Hamidawi, leader of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia
The US State Department offered up to $10 million for information on Ahmad al-Hamidawi, leader of Kataib Hezbollah, responsible for deadly attacks on US facilities and the kidnapping of US citizens.
China may survive Trump’s Hormuz blockade, but time is no longer on its side - analysis
Beijing can draw on stockpiles and replace some Iranian crude, but Trump’s naval squeeze is turning endurance into leverage.
Chinese‑built satellite in Iranian hands tracked US bases - report
A new report reveals Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite, giving it the ability to monitor US military bases in the Middle East during the recent war, including air and naval facilities.
IDF troops uncover anti-tank launcher in southern Lebanon, strike Hezbollah targets
The ongoing IDF operations in southern Lebanon come as Israeli and Lebanese officials engage in direct talks in Washington aimed at advancing a potential agreement between the two countries.
