Israeli forces abduct two during raid in Syria’s Quneitra Israeli forces stormed the town of Jubata al-Khashab, in the northern countryside of Syria's Quneitra province, according to Syrian state television. A number of properties were searched during the raid, with two individuals abducted afterwards.
Report: Israel halting all defence exports to Qatar Israel is halting all defence exports to Qatar, viewing Doha as an "evil state that works against Israel," according to a report by Channel 12. Although previous exports were approved by prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Foreign Ministry body that green-lights such exports, the latest decision will put an end to all future sales to the Gulf country. The report also indicated that all maintenance and support efforts to previous sales will be terminated.
Iran's top negotiator says ties with Iraq 'cannot be severed' Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator said that Tehran's relationship with Iraq is a "historical bond that cannot be severed", after talks were held in Baghdad between the two countries. "Our neighbourliness was founded on the basis of brotherhood in the most trying of times, resistance to foreign interventions, and faith in the shared destiny of both countries; and this past, rich with lessons, shall be the beacon for the future," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a post on X. According to Iranian media, the talks on Wednesday centred on regional developments, the strengthening of strategic cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad and exploring joint solutions to help establish stability and security in the region.
New posts Featured entry 11:33 Iran Again Warns Gulf States Against Assisting US Military Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Iranian armed forces (file photo) Iran has issued a fresh warning to Persian Gulf states against providing assistance to the US military.
New posts 19:17 Trump: Talks With Iran May Resume 'At Some Point' US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran could possibly resume "at some point" but that he is pleased with the current situation.
New posts 11:07 Iran Hangs Man Accused Of Involvement In Killing Officers In January Protests By Kian Sharifi Iranian authorities have executed another defendant in connection with the deadly unrest in Isfahan in January, marking the fifth execution linked to a single high-profile case arising from widespread protests against the Islamic republic's leadership.
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Watch: Qatar says Hormuz Strait deal crucial for US-Iran talks Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari told reporters on Monday that an agreement on opening the Strait of Hormuz would make it easier to resume talks between the US and Iran. Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari told reporters on Monday that an agreement on opening the Strait of Hormuz would make it easier to resume talks between the US and Iran. pic.
Hamas accuses Israel of undermining Gaza ceasefire deal after deadly attack on Gaza City Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately undermining negotiations. The movement issued a statement issued describing the Israeli attack in Gaza City which killed seven Palestinians - including a child - as a "new massacre" and a "deliberate escalation" . “The timing of the crime, following recent talks in Cairo and ongoing mediation efforts, demonstrated beyond any doubt Netanyahu's intention to sabotage negotiations,” it added.
Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.
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Report: Syria denies security agreement with Israel after strike on airbase A Syrian Foreign Ministry diplomatic source has denied the existence of a security arrangement agreement between Syria and Israel, Al Jazeera reported. The source told the network that Israel targeted the Abu al-Duhur military airport in Irbil despite having been informed that no foreign force was present at the site. Syria "cannot enter into an agreement that obstructs the building of civilian and military institutions," the source said, adding that no deal that limits the country's role in strengthening regional stability will be accepted.
Blast at major Syrian pipeline halts gas flow, disrupts power generation An explosion to a major pipeline in north eastern Syria has put a stop to gas flow from the Al-Jabsah gas plant, the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) said. This has resulted in the disruption of supplies to a number of power generation turbines. No workers in the area were reported injured in the blast.
Trump envoy 'deeply concerned' by Israeli strikes on Syrian air base US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack defended the Syrian government on Tuesday after Israeli air strikes targeted the Abu al-Duhur military air base in northern Syria, calling it an "unnecessary escalation". "The Al-Sharaa government has neither adopted a predatory posture nor maintained proxy forces. It has, in fact, repeatedly indicated a preference for de-escalation with Israel," he wrote on X.
With the 60-day period set by the June US-Iran memorandum now over and no final agreement in place, Washington faces a choice between intensifying pressure, renewing major strikes or settling into a prolonged and unstable holding pattern.
The US president has reportedly shifted to a strategy of attrition aimed at strangling Tehran over time The US has suspended negotiations with Iran and is seeking to gradually "strangle" the country, CNN reported on Tuesday, after its bombing campaign near the Strait of Hormuz failed to yield the desired results.
The US president has reportedly shifted to a strategy of attrition aimed at "strangling" Tehran over time The US has suspended negotiations with Iran and is seeking to gradually "strangle" the country, CNN reported on Tuesday, after its bombing campaign near the Strait of Hormuz failed to yield the
Iran’s top security official ridicules Trump’s claims over Hormuz Strait Iran’s secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, has ridiculed US President Donald Trump after he declared the Strait of Hormuz as a US territory. "The gap between America’s inability to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and its claim to own it is greater than the 7,000-mile [11,265km] distance between Washington and the Strait itself," he wrote in a post on X. "Welcome to the post-American order in the Persian Gulf.
Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.
Turkey denies Israeli claims of posing a threat, says Netanyahu seeks to justify Syria strikes Turkey has denied Israeli allegations that it posed a threat by preparing to send troops to a base in Syria. "The frivolous allegations put forward by the Israeli Prime Minister's office aim to legitimize Israel's unlawful airstrikes targeting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity," Turkey's Communications Directorate said in a statement quoted by the Anadolu state news agency. Earlier, Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement on Tuesday that Syria's acceptance of Turkish troops at its air base posed a "threat" to its security after Israeli air strikes targeted the Abu al-Duhur air base in Idlib.
