Middle East
‘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…
After crucial talks, Trump announces an imminent agreement with Iran
May 7, 2026
After crucial talks, Trump announces an imminent agreement with Iran
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the chances of reaching an agreement with Iran to end the war…
Pro-Iran rally erupts in Tehran, as protesters question whether Trump will strike again
May 7, 2026
Pro-Iran rally erupts in Tehran, as protesters question whether Trump will strike again
Crowds gathered in Tehran on Wednesday night, waving flags and chanting “down with Israel” during a rally in support of…
Iran says safe passage through Strait of Hormuz possible after US pauses “Project Freedom”
May 6, 2026
Iran says safe passage through Strait of Hormuz possible after US pauses “Project Freedom”
Safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is possible under “new procedures” following the pausing of a short-lived US military…