Middle East

Diplomatic sources tell i24NEWS that significant gaps remain between Washington and Tehran, including over the sequencing of steps in a potential agreement

According to Fox News, defense industry records reportedly outline a production schedule, but do not establish whether the equipment reached Tehran

President Donald Trump announced the launch of 'Task Force Iron Gate' which is aimed at disrupting Iranian ground transit routes which allowed them to subvert US sanctions.

US officials tell i24NEWS Trump could limit strikes to Iran’s nuclear sites, including Mount Pickaxe, as Qatar renews efforts to broker a deal

Russian defense documents identify helicopter-mounted missile launchers tested in Ukraine and supplied to Iran under the codename 'K-10,' according to the Financial Times

Iranian newspaper Hamshahri published a map identifying 15 potential IRGC targets across Europe, including major US and NATO military bases, following US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island.

The allegations come as Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi prepares to visit Gulf states in an effort to rebuild regional trust amid fears of renewed conflict with Iran

He said he aims to form a broad government “with our partners and with any other party that wishes to join, provided they do not support terrorism,” adding, “I am open to dialogue on this matter.”

Tehran labels MI6 a “hostile group,” citing British support for US-Israeli military operations and measures targeting the Revolutionary Guards

Call comes amid Qatari mediation efforts and Iranian threats of wider retaliation if fighting resumes

Draft envisages reopening Strait of Hormuz within seven days of an initial understanding, with China potentially serving as a guarantor of any agreement

Desalinated water accounts for more than 80% of potable water in the country. No plant shutdowns have been announced so far

The Taliban regard their ban on poppy growth as one of their signature achievements and have cited it in their efforts to win international legitimacy

Iran would take specific steps regarding its nuclear program and in return sanctions would be eased and some funds unfrozen, two regional diplomats told i24NEWS

Tehran says a fresh offensive in the Persian Gulf could devastate energy markets as Netanyahu’s Likud leads provisional election results

According to the New York Times, the Iran-backed movement is conducting a propaganda campaign linking the Saudi authorities to the American sex offender

Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish officials agree with Iran to continue discussions on regional security amid Houthi attacks and fears of renewed conflict

Eight new outposts have begun to be established in the South Hebron Hills area, with the approval of the IDF and under the leadership of the Regional Council

Azerbaijan practices a strict form of state secularism similar to French laïcité, which mandates rigid seperation between religion and public life

The Israeli army speaks of an operation lasting several days as concerns grow that the escalation may be used to gain control of land ahead of the Israeli elections

US President Donald Trump endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a second time saying "Vote for Bibi Netanyahu for Prime Minister, we have to finish the job that we started!"

The options included strikes on nuclear facilities and infrastructure, such as bridges, as well as assaults on Iranian-controlled islands

Authorities launch manhunt after 28 wounded in shooting at church in southern Jordan; government spokesman calls attack terrorism

Lana Nusseibeh defended the Abraham Accords just weeks before they were signed, saying that previous attitudes toward Israel hadn't achieved anything