Saudi coalition claims it destroyed Houthi explosives-rigged drones
Saudi coalition claims it destroyed Houthi explosives-rigged drones
Middle East
Report: Iran concealing weapons stockpiles in UN containers at Damascus airport
Revolutionary Guards establish dummy container terminal adjacent to Damascus International Airport to store missiles, missile parts prior to their distribution to pro-Iranian militias across Syria, news site aligned with rebel fighters reports.
Report: Iran slashes Islamic Jihad's funding
Egyptian daily Al-Masry al-Youm says Tehran has decided to cut its support to the Gaza-based terrorist group over the dire economic crisis. PIJ leaders are said to be furious and turning against each other over the scarce funds.
Gazans hope to vote after years of Hamas rule
Over 90% of Gaza City’s 385,000 eligible voters register to vote as Fatah, Hamas reaffirm commitment to holding first parliamentary, presidential elections since 2006.
Iranian textbooks more anti-Semitic than ever, ADL study finds
"From demonizing Jews in lessons about ancient history to glorifying anti-Semitic terrorists as recently as 2020, Tehran’s current curriculum is brimming with state-sponsored bigotry," writes Dr. David Weinberg, the author of the report.
Socially-distanced Iranians parade on wheels to mark 1979 Revolution
Participants waved Iranian flags and signs that read “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” – trademark slogans of the revolution that toppled the US-backed Shah from his throne.
IAEA: Iran producing uranium metal, further violating nuclear deal
UN nuclear watchdog highlights yet another breach of the limits as set out in 2015's Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The Iranian regime makes another announcement either about its nuclear capabilities or the legitimacy of its program almost daily.
Kuwaiti singer announces she is converting to Judaism
Ibtisam Hamid, better known as Basma al-Kuwaiti, explains that Islam does not treat women with dignity and that she opposes the Kuwaiting ruling family, which rejects normalization with Israel.
'If pushed, Iran may pursue nuclear weapons,' intel minister warns West
Mahmoud Alavi: Our nuclear program is peaceful and the decree by the supreme leader has forbidden nuclear weapons, but if pushed in that direction, then it wouldn’t be Iran’s fault.
Palestinian factions open talks in Cairo ahead of May election
First Palestinian parliamentary elections set for May 22 but parties are still in disagreement over electoral basics such as how ballot stations will be guarded and how courts will adjudicate election disputes.