Iran
Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei suffers severe, disfiguring wounds, insiders report
Sources reveal that Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is recovering from severe, disfiguring injuries following an airstrike that killed his father at the start of the war.
US says Iran lost track of mine locations spread in Strait of Hormuz, complicating reopening - NYT
China plans to deliver air defense systems to Iran in coming weeks, US intelligence reveals - CNN
US to demand freeing of American detainees in Iran as negotiatiors arrive in Islamabad
IDF struck Iran's largest petrochemical plant, second facility hit in two days, Katz confirms
The facility is no longer functioning, Katz stated, indicating that IDF strikes on two of Iran's petrochemical facilities responsible for 85% of exports had "taken them out of use."
Israel’s population struggles with depression amid ongoing conflict, crises - opinion
Ongoing war, political tension, and societal strain cause many Israelis to feel growing despair and uncertainty about the future of Israel.
IDF kills senior IRGC Quds Force officials in strikes against Iranian regime
IRGC-QF Imam Hussein Division artillery chief Kamil Melhem and Unit 840 chief Asghar Bagheri were killed in separate strikes on Sunday, the military confirmed on Monday.
Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant undamaged from recent nearby strike, atomic watchdog confirms
The atomic watchdog said that the confirmation was based on its independent analysis of new satellite imagery and detailed knowledge of the site, adding that one strike had hit only 75 meters away.
Turkey the new Iran? Ankara's growing challenge to Western interests - opinion
Turkey’s growing regional influence and ties to Hamas challenge NATO and US security.
Iran’s quiet coup: War and the rise of a military state - opinion
Rather than collapsing, the Islamic Republic appears to be undergoing a structural shift. Power is gradually concentrating in the hands of a hardened security elite.
Two separate Israeli espionage cases uncover Iran-linked activities in Jerusalem, Ashkelon
Two distinct espionage investigations in Ashkelon and Jerusalem reveal suspects linked to Iranian intelligence, involving explosive material production and digital recruitment efforts.
Are Iraqi militias crossing into Iran to support Iran's war effort? - analysis
The militia forces could bolster the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran. They could also be used by Iran to enforce order and carry out suppression in some areas on its periphery.
Israel approves increased production of Arrow missile interceptors for second time this year
Israel’s ministerial committee approves a rapid increase in Arrow missile interceptor production, aiming to bolster defense amid rising concerns over stock depletion during the ongoing conflict.
Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until Iran is compensated for war damages, Iranian official says
The IRGC Navy is currently in the process of completing operational preparations for a "new order in the Persian Gulf," the post read, emphasizing that the strait would be permanently changed.
