Trump weighed return to all-out war with Iran, holds back to save nuclear disarmament deal - report
Trump also reportedly said that he is fine with negotiations with Iran continuing past a previous August 18 deadline for a nuclear deal.
Middle East
US agreed to Hezbollah presence in Lebanon, Iran's Ghalibaf says as talks continue in Doha
Rift between Iranian President Pezeshkian, IRGC grows, threatens to harm US-Iran talks - report
US-Iran negotiations continue without high-level talks, Qatari Foreign Ministry says
US-Iran deal may leave Netanyahu as biggest casualty - analysis
The war Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hoped would cement his legacy as the leader who confronted Iran may instead be remembered as the conflict that dismantled a central source of his power.
EU diplomatic service proposes mission to train Lebanese forces, document shows
Discussion over a possible EU mission comes as the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon is set to expire at the end of 2026, when it is expected to begin a year-long drawdown and withdrawal.
Pushing Iran, Hamas regimes towards collapse might not be possible, military expert says
"Although we desperately wanted to see the collapse of a regime or the collapse of Hamas in Gaza, it did not really happen," said Dr. Col. (res.) Michael Milstein to 103FM.
Trump confirms US, IAEA inspectors will be allowed to inspect Iran’s enriched material - report
IAEA head Rafael Grossi also confirmed on Wednesday that inspections are “going to happen,” according to the Associated Press.
Swiss talks put Qatar and Pakistan at the center of a new US-Iran de-escalation track - analysis
The joint Qatar-Pakistan mediation format is notable, it combines Doha’s established diplomatic brokerage with Islamabad’s strategic geography, military weight, and renewed relevance in Washington.
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi says Gaza war to be raised in US talks, reaffirms Hamas support - report
The comments came in a phone call with Hamas representative Basem Naim, who praised Iran’s “steadfast support” for Palestinians, according to state and IRGC-linked outlets.
Can Lebanon's army disarm Hezbollah? Inside the new US-backed pilot proposal - analysis
The US had pressured Israel to adhere to a real ceasefire with Hezbollah. In the past, the ceasefires were only in name, and strikes continued against one another.
Complex crypto networks are used to facilitate financial flow, funding Houthis' war
Analysts and local sources describe a system built on Tether, temporary wallets, weakly regulated exchanges, and cash-out networks on the ground.
Palestinian Authority promises public workers 50% wage, commits to repayment following strike
Last year, Palestinian public sector employees did not receive their wages for May until July, and in September 2025, the PA confirmed that workers would be guaranteed only 50% of their wages.
‘Israel has no choice’: Hezbollah chief says Israel must withdraw from Lebanon
Iran has pursued a ceasefire in Lebanon as a key condition in its Memorandum of Understanding with the United States.
