Middle East
Iran signals support for Egypt’s military presence in the Gulf
May 10, 2026
Iran signals support for Egypt’s military presence in the Gulf
Tehran has signaled its acceptance of Egyptian military presence in the Gulf, provided such deployments do not align with American-Israeli…
85 Israeli strikes launched against Hezbollah military sites and infrastructure
May 10, 2026
85 Israeli strikes launched against Hezbollah military sites and infrastructure
The Israeli military announced yesterday that it carried out over 85 strikes against Hezbollah targets in Southern Lebanon, including weapon…
The US is expecting Iran’s response to a proposal to end the war. Where things stand now
May 9, 2026
The US is expecting Iran’s response to a proposal to end the war. Where things stand now
President Donald Trump told CNN on Friday that his administration was expecting to hear back from Iran later that evening…
‘It was a real hell’: Palestinian journalist on his year in Israeli prison
May 9, 2026
‘It was a real hell’: Palestinian journalist on his year in Israeli prison
Jenin, West Bank — Ali al-Samoudi gingerly walks down the steps toward his home. The 59-year-old Palestinian journalist is gaunt, with…
US choice of strike targets sends a warning to Iran, CNN military analyst says
May 8, 2026
US choice of strike targets sends a warning to Iran, CNN military analyst says
The US strikes on key military sites Thursday sent a warning to Iran about the scope of any potential escalation…
Iranian regime-imposed internet blackout enters day 70, watchdog says
May 8, 2026
Iranian regime-imposed internet blackout enters day 70, watchdog says
An internet shutdown enforced by the Iranian regime has entered a 70th day, according to the monitoring group NetBlocks, severing…
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon leave more dead and wounded
May 8, 2026
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon leave more dead and wounded
Destruction in Lebanon from Israeli airstrikes continued Thursday, with at least 12 killed and dozens wounded, according to the country’s…
Iran’s president says he met with new supreme leader in person
May 7, 2026
Iran’s president says he met with new supreme leader in person
Iran’s president said he held a two-and-a-half-hour meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei, according to local media, marking the first reported in-person…
Israeli military says it killed senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike
May 7, 2026
Israeli military says it killed senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said a senior Hezbollah commander was killed in a strike in Beirut on Wednesday. The…
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle heads towards Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden
May 7, 2026
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle heads towards Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden
The French armed forces announced on Wednesday that the aircraft carrier group Charles de Gaulle is heading towards the Red…