Houthis take over UN headquarters in Sanaa
Yemen's Houthi rebels have forcibly taken control of the United Nations Human Rights Office headquarters in Sanaa, confiscating documents, furniture, and vehicles.
Middle East
Iran faces stern warning from UK, France, Germany
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called "on Iran and its allies to refrain from attacks," emphasizing their agreement with mediators the US, Egypt, and Qatar that there "can be no further delay" in resuming negotiations between Israel and Hamas on a cease-fire and hostage release.
US officials say Iran attack 'potentially soon, without notice'
"We truly don't know if they will do it, when they will do it, and with what force they will do it. We don't have firm answers for all of that right now," top administration official tells the WSJ.
US deploys guided missile submarine to region
The vessel's arrival will complement the capabilities of two carrier strike groups already en route to the Middle East.
Iran could attack Israel in the next 24 hours, Fox News says
The American news outlet cites undisclosed sources, likely Israeli or Arab, warning of an imminent attack; An Egyptian source claims the anticipation hinders Gaza negotiations.
The new victims of Iran's morality police: Men in shorts
A newspaper in Tehran reported a wave of arrests targeting young men for "attire that does not conform to the Islamic modesty code." Iranian political activists claim that this is an attempt by the morality police to demonstrate that they enforce strict moral laws against men as well.
German police uncover shuttered mosque's ties to Khamenei
A voluminous report, spanning over 200 pages, outlines the connection between the center and the Iranian regime. The relationship involved not only ideological guidance but also direct instructions.
US deploys F-22 stealth fighters to region
Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the deployment 'as part of U.S. force posture changes in the region to mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or its proxies.'
Report: Iran reconsidering response to Haniyeh hit
Politico reports that Tehran is convinced that the assassination of Hamas' former political leader was carried out by planting an explosive device and not by a direct military strike. A senior American official states that Washington warned of the dangers of direct confrontation with Israel.
Hezbollah waiting for opportunity, Iran may attempt multiple simultaneous attacks
Israeli sources believes that the Islamic Republic is calculating its next move and aims to challenge IDF air defense systems. They add that it is not appropriate to conduct a preemptive strike at this time, but if active launchers are identified, an effort may be made to disable them beforehand.