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Israel's defense establishment sees no urgent need to strike Iran until new gov't formed - report

The Military Intelligence Directorate (Aman) disagrees with the assessment, N12 reported, and supports taking action against Iran.

IAF F-16 takes off, May 5, 2026.
A golfer swings while National Park Service employees cut down trees ahead of possible additional renovations at East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, DC, US, August 29, 2026.

Trump cannot close public park for renovation into professional golf course, US judge rules

Missiles shown in Iran's 'missile city,' in a video released by the IRGC on Iranian state media, November 10, 2026.

Iran still has up to 2,500 missiles, capable of major assault even after rounds of strikes - report

Reporters raise their hands to ask questions as the new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia holds her first press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 13, 2026.

Katie Zacharia backs 'Bring Back the Boss' push to reinstate ousted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang


Israel fears surprise US strike on Iran as nuclear talks fuel concerns of escalation - analysis

To minimize risk of being caught off guard, the IDF is strengthening coordination with the US military and raising its level of alert across intelligence monitoring, early warning, and air defenses.

An Israeli Air Force fighter jet flies over central Israel amid the ongoing war between Israel, Iran and Hezbollah, March 12, 2026.

Stephen Miller tightens White House lobbyist access rules days after becoming chief of staff

New White House chief of staff Stephen Miller requires prior approval for lobbyist meetings on administration policy, tightening oversight of access.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller speaks while U.S. President Donald Trump listens during an event to sign executive orders related to birthright citizenship and the polysilicon industry, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 6, 2026.

Trump tells advisers he may hold off on Iran attacks barring new provocations

Trump has alternated between threats of escalating the war with new strikes and winding down hostilities, and current and former officials say he does not appear to have made up his mind.

US President Donald Trump speaks in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 9, 2026.

Despite spy warnings, Trump called Huang to urge him to stay at Nvidia before resignation - report

Trump made the call despite receiving at least two intelligence warnings that a woman Huang was involved with had been recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security.

US President Donald Trump stands with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, after presenting him with the National Medal of Science during the "A New Golden Age" summit at the US Institute of Peace, renamed The Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace by the Trump administration, in Washington, DC, US, October 8, 2026

US affairs expert: Trump ‘sacrificing’ Vance, shifting to economic pressure on Iran after midterms

The midterm defeat was a loss 'of biblical proportions,' Dr. Kobi Barda explained, adding that Trump is now betting on a two-year economic siege of Tehran rather than renewed strikes.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Vice President JD Vance during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, earlier this year.

Vance weighs skipping 2028 run after post blaming Iran war for GOP losses angers Trump - report

Allies say the vice president is wrestling with the fracturing of the MAGA coalition, the demands of fatherhood, and whether any Republican can win while the Iran war drags on.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Bern, North Carolina, US, November 12, 2026.

Trump administration seeks $50 billion for air traffic control after hours-long ground stop

The request, up from $30.1 billion earlier in the day, comes as the administration pushes Congress to act before Democrats take control in January.

FILE PHOTO: The air traffic control tower at Chicago O'Hare International Airport is pictured on the day passengers board their flights for the Thanksgiving holidays, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., November 26, 2025.

Voices from the Arab press: Trump's midterm defeat and the future of US-Israel ties

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump makes a point as he signs the Establishment of the Oval Office National Monument proclamation, at the White House in Washington, Nov. 5.

White House confirms Trump-Xi-Putin trilateral summit in China, Iran and nuclear arms on agenda

Trump will raise the Iran war with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in China, while US officials say talks on Ukraine will continue separately.

US President Donald Trump speaks in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 9, 2026.

Netanyahu is right, Eisenkot wrong on urgent need for another offensive against Iran - opinion

The fact is that another crushing blow against Iran is necessary, and Israel and the US have a narrow window of opportunity to strike.

US President Donald Trump speaks in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 9, 2026.