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Next Israeli gov’t will declare ‘violent, antisemitic’ Qatar an enemy state, Bennett says
According to Bennett, Qatar is a leading financier of Islamist terrorism, particularly of Hamas, whose hands are stained with the "blood of many Israelis."
Iran has not withdrawn from negotiations but suspended them, sources tell Saudi media - report
Bahrain, Kuwait secretly sent fighter jets to strike Iran earlier this month - report
Justice Department asks judge to uphold NYT subpoenas in Air Force One leak probe
Iran, US to work on negotiating peace deal in Doha after de-escalating weekend strikes
Mediators have established communications channels to de-escalate any incidents, and technical talks are set to continue, the source, with knowledge of the discussions, added.
Iran to get half of $12b., in frozen assets following MoU, Pezeshkian tells state media
Iranian and US technical teams working on implementing a memorandum of understanding are set to meet in Doha in the coming days.
Qatar can no longer hide behind the mask of mediation - opinion
Gulf countries weigh next steps after Iran war amid Rubio visit to Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE
Rubio was in the UAE and then Kuwait. The visits to Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE are important, as these countries were attacked by Iran during the latest conflict.
The Iran deal makes Israel’s next election so critical - opinion
With elections approaching, the debate over Israel’s security doctrine and political future is more urgent than ever.
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.
Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran after framework deal, EU agency warns
Short-term violations of the US-Iran ceasefire remain possible, in particular in and around the Strait of Hormuz and neighboring airspace, the agency said.
New US-Iran Lebanon oversight body excludes Israel, gives Tehran say over IDF actions - editorial
A joint statement released by the mediating countries, Qatar and Pakistan, announced the creation of a deconfliction mechanism for Lebanon.
Rubio heads to Gulf to sell Iran deal amid regional concerns
Gulf Arab leaders are expected to press Marco Rubio over a draft Iran agreement they fear could reshape regional security and boost Tehran’s power.
Escalation must cost: Current Switzerland talks leave Iran stronger, Israel exposed - editorial
The talks in Switzerland may have calmed markets and lowered the volume for a day. They have not answered the question that matters: Is Iran being forced to retreat or merely being paid to pause?
