The plan to reestablish a Syrian army under the new regime with Erdogan’s backing faces major obstacles, including rival militias, regime-loyal forces refusing to recognize new authority, and financial hardships
According to sources in Beirut, the Americans have informed Qatar and Saudi Arabia that they must wait for developments regarding Iran.
Iran refuses to discuss its missile program and insists on Omani mediation, while Washington sets a 60-day ultimatum and promises "hell" if the talks fail
According to The Times, Iran transferred long-range missiles to militias in Iraq to reinforce the regime's military front in the region, despite President Donald Trump's statements that Tehran would be held responsible for the activities of its terror proxies in the Middle East.
The prosecutor claims Khamenei "led the decision to carry out the bombing of the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires in July 1994 and issued the 'fatwa' calling for its execution."
Senior Israeli officials are downplaying the surprise, saying “we knew a development was possible,” as Trump had consistently expressed a desire to negotiate. Officials are convinced that Iran’s willingness to enter direct talks with Trump is a direct result of US threats.
The news site Iran Nuances reported that the Iranian delegation will be led by senior diplomat Abbas Araghchi himself, while the American side will be headed by US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff.
In an interview with Lebanese channel LBCI, US Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus delivers stern message following meetings with Lebanese officials as US renews diplomatic push.
Tehran has issued a threatening message to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Turkey, Kuwait and Iraq, urging them not to assist any US strike launched from their territory. Iran has rejected any possibility of direct negotiations with the US, preferring instead to hold indirect talks via Oman.
This higher-than-expected figure represents the first estimate provided by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) as it assesses what remains of Assad's military program. Israeli strikes may have complicated efforts to secure Syrian chemical weapons, expert tells US paper.
