Iran
Iran to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-launched missiles systems in weeks
The contract covers the purchase of between 300 and 400 man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS), including Chinese-made QW-12 and FN-16 missiles.
Iran fires missiles at US bases in Middle East following launches from Iraq towards Saudi Arabia
US, Saudi militaries attack Iranian-backed militias in Iraq following Iranian strikes on US bases
Netanyahu flew secretly to US after intelligence warned of threat of Iranian attack- report
Four people, nine entities tied to Iran financial evasion network sanctioned by US Treasury
The Treasury further called for governments and financial institutions worldwide to avoid engaging with financial networks connected to Iran.
Trump's Air Force One swap in Turkey caused by Iran-backed terrorist proxy threat - report
Trump initially said his decision to switch to an older Air Force One aircraft for his flight from Turkey to the UK was done "for old time's sake."
US assesses Mojtaba Khamenei more interested in nuclear weapons than predecessor - report
US intelligence agencies believe Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is more interested in acquiring a nuclear weapon than his father and predecessor was, according to a New York Times report.
In Israel’s scorching summer, school’s out and surf’s up, and fears of war are returning
For Israelis, the situation has yielded a state of suspended animation, akin to the eve of the war in February.
Trump says US 'locked and loaded' for increased Iran strikes, no final decision made
“We’re locked and loaded and ready to go, but we’re talking to them," said Trump. "We’ll see what comes of it.”
Bahrain, Kuwait secretly sent fighter jets to strike Iran earlier this month - report
Bahrain and Kuwait secretly carried out airstrikes on Iranian drone and missile sites earlier this month, marking their first direct retaliation against Tehran, The Wall Street Journal reported.
EU sanctions Iranian judges, leading cyber group figure, US sanctions Iranian financier
The Council said it had sanctioned Nima Salehi, the Iranian founder of the Ashiyane cyber group, which it said cooperates closely with the EU-listed Cyber Police (FATA) and the IRGC.
Netanyahu to fly to Washington Monday at Trump's invitation
Netanyahu will visit Washington on Monday, will meet with President Trump, and attend Lindsey Graham's funeral. Journalists will not be permitted on the flight with the PM.
British military ready to defend country after IRGC threatens bases over presence of US bombers
On Thursday, the IRGC said the US had flown bombing missions against Iran from Fairford in southwest England, adding that any base used to launch such attacks would be a legitimate target.
Iran repairing missile bases, sites bombed by US, Israel faster than previously anticipated - WSJ
“They refilled their stockpiles,” WSJ quoted former IDF air defense chief Brig.-Gen. Ran Kochav as saying. “They have very impressive industrialization and reconstruction capabilities."
