Turkey says Iranian fire killed soldier on border as foreign ministers discuss US-Iran talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also held talks with his UAE counterpart, as Tehran works with mediators to end its war with the United States.
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Al Jazeera airs rare footage of Muhammad Deif, documents detailing October 7 attack plans
The footage showed Hamas commanders meeting in tunnels before October 7 and Muhammad Deif, underground during the war, alongside documents allegedly detailing preparations for the attack.
US orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia over security risks
US government employees require special authorization to use Saudi airports following recent missile and drone attacks, the embassy said, warning US citizens of potential further attacks.
Pakistan military 'cautiously optimistic' on Iran-US mediation
Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir – Pakistan's chief mediator in its efforts to de-escalate the now eight-month-old Iran war – has been to Tehran twice this month, most recently on Monday.
Vance offers to meet with former IRGC commander Rezaei as Pentagon preps new attack - report
US intelligence officials assess that Rezaei maintains regular contact with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The two are believed to have spoken in recent days, after the American letter arrived.
Houthis continue to engage in ‘fierce battles’ in mountains near Aden, Taiz - report
The war for Yemen could also affect talks in Tehran, with any talks with Iran taking the Houthis into account.
French jihadists clashes with Syrian authorities show Al-Sharaa's struggle for control - analysis
“For three months now, you have besieged us, imposing an embargo and stepping up surveillance. We have committed no act to justify such hostility,” the jihadist group said in a statement on Telegram.
Trump says Iran is in 'big trouble,' insists US is in no rush to reach nuclear deal
Trump said the US was in no rush to reach a deal with Iran, citing Tehran's economic troubles as Qatari mediators worked to prevent another round of American strikes.
IRGC says two tankers stopped south of Strait of Hormuz after ignoring radio warnings from Iran
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Friday that two oil tankers were involved in an incident and stopped in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz.
IRGC intercepts, averts 'hostile fighter jet' over Qeshm Island, according to local reports
The explosions over the water may have been warning shots fired at ships violating international agreements in the Strait of Hormuz, IRNA added, citing unofficial sources.
Drone launched by Houthis intercepted, destroyed over Mecca, Saudi-led coalition says
There was no immediate comment from the Houthis.
