Iran reports test of 'most powerful' satellite-carrying rocket to date
Spokesman for Iranian Defense Ministry's space division says Zoljanah carrier can launch satellites into a 310-mile altitude orbit and carry a payload of over 1,000 pounds.
Middle East
Israeli drone falls in Lebanon, Hezbollah claims to down it
IDF says UAV was on operational activity along the border before it crashed. "There is no risk of breach of information," the military stresses.
Is this why the Palestinians don't have a robust digital economy?
In message to international community, Palestinian Authority laments lack of access to 4G/5G telecom service, while also accusing Israel of undercutting Palestinian internet providers by offering "massive" 4G/5G data plans at low cost.
Qatar pledges $360M in aid to Hamas-ruled Gaza
The Gulf sheikhdom has been providing $20 million to Gaza each month since 2018. Qatari aid, delivered with Israel's approval, is seen as a factor in preventing hostilities between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas to hold primaries ahead of PA parliamentary election
The Gaza-based terrorist group is still undecided whether to vie for the PA presidency in a separate election slated for July 31, Palestinian newspaper Al-Quds reports.
Top ISIS leader in Iraq reportedly killed in joint US-Iraqi operation
The death of Abu Yasir al-Issawi, deputy commander and ISIS chief in Iraq, "is another significant blow" to the Islamic State group’s resurgence efforts in Iraq, says coalition spokesman Wayne Marotto
Iran says won't reverse nuclear steps until sanctions are lifted
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will not accept US demands to reverse the acceleration of Iran's nuclear program before Washington lifts sanctions. Such a demand "is not practical and will not happen," he states.
Fatah lauds Munich Olympics massacre as 'quality operation'
A video posted to the Facebook page of the Fatah Commission of Information and Culture praises Black September commander Ali Hassan Salameh’s "long arm" and "high intelligence."
Iranian general: We will level Tel Aviv if Israel makes slightest mistake
Israel is "not yet aware" of all of Iran’s military capabilities, says Iranian army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi in response to comments Tuesday by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi.
Report: Syrian troops take positions on Lebanese side of Mt. Hermon
The IDF has repeatedly stated that it will not permit any foreign forces, whether regular soldiers or Iranian-backed proxies, to deploy anywhere near Israel's borders and will strike their positions