Iran’s foreign minister landed in Oman today to discuss the Strait of Hormuz after renewed clashes threatened the fragile US-Iran ceasefire this week. But Oman hasn’t been publicly leading mediation efforts, so why are high-stakes meetings taking place in Muscat? The memorandum of understanding reached between the US and Iran last month stipulates that Iran … Read more
A statement released today attributed to Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, contains some familiar regime talking points while leaving some wondering where the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led the oil-laden country for 36 years, actually is. Pedram Hamidi, who grew up in Iran under the existing regime, is doubtful … Read more
Ukraine carries out large-scale drone strikes on multiple Russian airbases. Eighteen months in the making, Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web saw hundreds of AI-trained drones target military aircraft deep inside Russia’s borders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Sunday’s attacks will go down in history. He followed them up with a proposal for an unconditional ceasefire as … Read more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent a message to Iran on Wednesday night, warning the country that, because of its “LETHAL” support of the Houthis terrorist organization, they will pay the consequences. “We see your LETHAL support to The Houthis. We know exactly what you are doing,” Hegseth said in a post on X. “You know … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw missile drills this week in the Yellow Sea, state media reports. North Korea has carried out test launches of strategic cruise missiles to send a message to “enemies” about its counterattack capabilities, state media has said. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over the missile drills in … Read more
Qatar has sent Israel “a positive message” regarding Hamas’s intentions to move forward in negotiations on a hostage and ceasefire deal, according to a Friday report from Israeli public broadcaster KAN. The “positive message” in question reportedly concerns the list of hostages that would be released, as well as other points of disagreement between … Read more
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Sheikh Naim Qassem asserts that despite death of leader, Hezbollah remains militarily capable and ready to meet any Israeli ground offensive. Hezbollah’s deputy chief has pledged that the Lebanese armed group is ready to meet an Israeli ground offensive, despite the deaths of its leader and many senior commanders. Israel has not … Read more
Hamas’ Message To Arab & Muslim World As Israel Gears Up For Rafah Assault | ‘Banned Weapons…’ Hindustan Times Palestinian Authority spokesman says US cannot ‘remain hostage to Israeli policies’ The Times of Israel Palestine calls on US to force Israel to stop attacks in Gaza Social News XYZ ‘Continuation of Genocide’ – Hamas Calls on ICJ to … Read more
“Hassan Nasrallah, you will no longer have supporters if you curse Lebanon with a war for which you will bear responsibility and consequences,” the message read, echoing similar sentiments to critics over the years who have accused Hezbollah of smuggling weapons and munitions through the tiny Mediterranean country’s only civilian airport. Hezbollah has been striking … Read more
Celebrations are muted in the occupied territories as Israel’s war on Gaza rages. Usually bustling with visitors from around the world this time of year, Bethlehem is empty this Christmas. Festivities are muted in the occupied West Bank as Israel shows no sign of ending its onslaught in Gaza. Israeli bombs do not discriminate. Everything … Read more