Middle East
Activists sound alarm over US cuts to programs providing internet access and promoting democracy in Iran
July 3, 2025
Activists sound alarm over US cuts to programs providing internet access and promoting democracy in Iran
CNN — Days after Israel began striking Iran’s nuclear and military sites last month, a US non-profit that has provided…
Iranian hackers could target American defense companies working in Israel, US agencies warn
July 2, 2025
Iranian hackers could target American defense companies working in Israel, US agencies warn
CNN — US defense companies doing business in Israel are at increased risk of cyberattacks from Iran despite an Israel-Iran…
Iran’s president approves law suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
July 2, 2025
Iran’s president approves law suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
CNN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has approved a law to halt cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),…
Israeli forces launch more raids on Gaza, killing 43 people including 14 aid providers
July 2, 2025
Israeli forces launch more raids on Gaza, killing 43 people including 14 aid providers
Israel’s forces launched a series of raids on Gaza on Tuesday, killing and wounding dozens, while also continuing to target…
Huthi rebels target Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv
July 2, 2025
Huthi rebels target Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv
The spokesperson for the Huthi military, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announced on Wednesday that Huthi forces had launched an attack…
Israel at a crossroads as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump
July 2, 2025
Israel at a crossroads as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump
Jerusalem CNN — As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for his third visit to the White House this year,…
Trump says Israel has ‘agreed to the necessary conditions’ to finalize 60-day ceasefire in Gaza
July 2, 2025
Trump says Israel has ‘agreed to the necessary conditions’ to finalize 60-day ceasefire in Gaza
CNN — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel had “agreed to the necessary conditions” to finalize a ceasefire in…
Turkish police detain four cartoonists after image authorities say depicts the Prophet Mohammed sparks protests
July 1, 2025
Turkish police detain four cartoonists after image authorities say depicts the Prophet Mohammed sparks protests
CNN — Turkish police detained at least four cartoonists on Monday accused of drawing and distributing a cartoon that authorities…
Iran-Israel conflict: After the war, enter the diplomats
July 1, 2025
Iran-Israel conflict: After the war, enter the diplomats
Brett McGurk is a CNN global affairs analyst who served in senior national security positions under Presidents George W. Bush,…
Satellite imagery reveals ongoing work at Iranian nuclear site bombed by US
July 1, 2025
Satellite imagery reveals ongoing work at Iranian nuclear site bombed by US
CNN — New satellite images show continuing work at Iran’s Fordow nuclear enrichment plant, which was struck by US B-2 bombers…