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CENTCOM chief Cooper to visit Zamir as Lebanon ceasefire, withdrawal terms in play
For months in late 2024, the IDF complained that the Lebanese army was afraid of Hezbollah and not nearly aggressive enough in handling issues and complaints.
Record 48% of Americans think US is too supportive of Israel - poll
Swiss talks put Qatar and Pakistan at the center of a new US-Iran de-escalation track - analysis
Can Lebanon's army disarm Hezbollah? Inside the new US-backed pilot proposal - analysis
Iran FM spox. says IAEA interactions to continue as pro-IRGC outlet denies US claims of invitation
Earlier on Monday, Iran's IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency denied claims that IAEA inspectors would be allowed access to the country's nuclear sites under the MoU.
Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal
Israel has faced criticism over the joint decision with the United States to launch the war on Iran, a conflict that is deeply unpopular in the US, including among Trump's conservative base.
US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal
The license authorizes the production, delivery, and sale of crude oil, petrochemicals, and petroleum products of Iranian origin through August 21.
Alan Greenspan, Jewish economist, longtime head of Federal Reserve, dies at 100
“Alan passed away at our home this morning at the age of 100 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease,” Mitchell said in a statement.
US military strikes vessel in Caribbean, killing two alleged narco-terrorists
The US Southern Command said that no US military forces were harmed. It described those killed as "male narco-terrorists," without offering details.
Majority see MoU as Iran win, Israel security loss; Lebanon ceasefire prompts IDF doctrine rethink
Ghalibaf, Araghchi leave for Oman, will discuss Hormuz • Majority of Israelis see MoU as win for Iran, loss for Israel's security • Lebanon ceasefire shows need for IDF rethink on slow war doctrine
Florida man indicted for federal hate crimes in attempted mass shooting targeting Jews at AIPAC
According to court records, Pemberton armed himself with an AR-15 kitted with a silencer and traveled to an AIPAC office on 23 Dec, 2024, where he attempted to target the organization's employees.
Gulf states hesitant to fund $300b. Iran reconstruction, worried of reinforcing regional rival
While Gulf states were likely relieved by what they see as a “tactical pause,” there is an obvious fear that the financial terms of the agreement would allow Iran to further destabilize the region.
Middle East reroutes its energy networks as region navigates shifting sands - analysis
Investments in new pipelines and energy products will be a key feature in the new regional order.
Trump pauses Senate efforts to confirm Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence - report
Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that Clayton would not be there because lawmakers had allowed the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to lapse.
