US-Iran

Hundreds of commandos, aircraft, and intelligence assets were used in a high-risk operation to extract the airman safely

The bulletin says potential retaliation could involve unmanned drones launched from a vessel off the US west coast

Zelensky says team dispatched after Washington request amid expanding regional war with Iran

Officials say Moscow shared locations of American warships and aircraft after the conflict began

Gulf exporters may halt production within weeks after the Iranian strike on a major LNG facility, Qatar’s energy minister tells the FT

Alliance increases flights amid growing concerns over possible US-led military action

The Prime Minister's spokesperson responded that the US and Israel have a longstanding understanding that Israel must maintain the qualitative edge when it comes to its defense

20 percent of US Jews who wore something distinctively Jewish before October 7 have since taken it off, while over half have experienced at least one form of antisemitism in the past year

An August Harvard/Harris poll shows that most of 18-24 year old American voters support Hamas over Israel in the ongoing conflict; All other age groups showed stronger backing for Israel

US CENTCOM said the shipment contained 'Iranian advanced weapon components, drones, and communications gear that was destined for the Iranian backed Houthi terrorists'

Meanwhile, Iraq's Prime Minister al-Sudani visited Saudi Arabia, expressing his 'readiness to cooperate with friends in the region'

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei apparently referred to Turkey, a supporter of the rebels, as the 'neighboring country' involved, while putting the weight of responsibility on the US and Israel

'Maximum pressure will be met with maximum resistance,' Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s deputy FM for political affairs, told the Financial Times

Biden called for an end to the Israel-Hamas war, condemning Hamas and Hezbollah for the unprovoked atttacks last October • Benjamin Netanyahu is due to speak on Friday amid escalations in the north

Mediators are reportedly trying to persuade Israel and Hamas that international forces under the auspices of the UN would control the Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors, as well as the Rafah Crossing

Phone call comes as earlier 'optimism' regarding a US-backed proposal dwindles amid Hamas's refusal to discuss any new draft for a ceasefire and hostage release deal

'We don’t know if Sinwar wants this deal,' one official said, 'but if we don’t get the deal there’s a chance that Iran attacks and this escalates into a full blown confrontation'

Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated support for recent US proposal that 'takes into account Israel's security needs'

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are scheduled to take place Thursday in Doha, Qatar, all the while the terror organization said it would not participate

White House spokesperson John Kirby said the attack 'could be this week – we have to be prepared for what could be a significant set of attacks'

Yoav Gallant spoke with Lloyd Austin, addressing the security tension while awaiting Iran and Hezbollah's response to Ismail Haniyeh's assassination

US reinforces military presence in Middle East with boosted naval and air power amid the threat of an attack on Israel by Iran and its proxies

New Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian convinced Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to delay his attack on Israel until his new government is sworn in, according to a Kuwaiti report

US State Secretary Antony Blinken is expected to arrive in the coming days to push for a ceasefire and hostage release deal • Footage from southern Gaza shows thousands of civilians evacuating