Middle East

Khamenei: Trump plan a dangerous conspiracy to eliminate Palestinian identity

The Iranian leader added that the Palestinian cause is the "first and most important issue" in the Islamic world.

Iranian soldiers use effigies of Netanyahu, Trump for target practice

Many of the effigies photographed had been riddled with bullets.

Iran arrests 17 for spying for the CIA, some sentenced to death

"The identified spies were employed in sensitive and vital private sector centers in the economic, nuclear, infrastructural, military and cyber areas."

Syrian MP: Israel, Jordan behind rebel attacks on Syrian army

The MP specifically referenced a recent increase in attacks on the Syrian army in the Dara'a area in southwestern Syria.

Israeli security forces razing Palestinian homes in Wadi Hummus

One Palestinian resident who sat on a plastic chair in his living room told the Border Police that he would rather they destroy the home on top of his head than take him out by force.

ISIS militants are moving back to Iraq and waging guerrilla - Report

“Look at where they’re hiding. It’s deserts. It’s caves. It’s places no one can ever fully control,” an Iraqi officer told the Washington Post.

Lebanon stuck Between Triad of Iran, Hezbollah and the U.S.

Simmering fears U.S.-Iran tensions could lead to confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah.

Iran uses criminal inmates to torment political prisoners - Report

"Whenever the intelligence agents want to pressure political prisoners, they use criminal inmates for the purpose, leaving no tracks of their involvement," dissident Alireza Golipour told Radio Farda

Twitter suspends Iranian news accounts over harassment of Baha'is

It was originally speculated that the accounts had been suspended in connection with the current tensions between Iran and the West.

Palestinians: ICC should stop Wadi Hummus razing

According to Sur Bahir residents, Border Police visited the structures slated for demolition on Sunday morning and bulldozers were in the area in the afternoon.

Saudi minister says Iran's actions are unacceptable

"Any attack on the freedom of navigation is a violation of international law," Adel Aljubeir said in a Twitter post.

Britain weighs response to Iran Gulf crisis with few good options

The British government is expected to announce its next steps in a speech to parliament on Monday.

Tanker wars – Iran winning battles, but losing the big game - analysis

It has gotten away with capturing even large ships from powerful countries like England and Saudi Arabia.

Pre-Mossad, IDF: English Jewish Brigade fought Nazis, got Jews to Israel

Now second generation are reconnecting over their parents’ stories.

Female suicide bomber blows up hospital in Pakistan, killing 9

The Pakistani Taliban is taking credit for the attacks that also wounded 30.

Iranian envoy to UK claims Britain attempting to escalate tension with Iran

Oman urged Iran on Sunday to let the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, which it seized on Friday, depart.

British Airways and Lufthansa suspend flights to Cairo

The companies said the decision comes from security concerns but didn't give any details about what prompted the change.

Panama to withdraw flag from tanker that was towed to Iran and disappeared

Tracking data showed that the tanker drifted off into Iranian waters after 11 p.m. on Saturday and stopped transmitting its location on July 13.

Iran: 1 billion euros intended for essential imports 'disappeared'

In the letter, Mahmoud Vaezi, the Iranian chief of staff, demanded an explanation about what had happened to the imports promised by those who had received the currency.

UK to announce sanctions, asset freezes against Iran after tanker seizure

Theresa May was criticized by government officials for failing to agree to a US offer to join "Operation Sentinel," an international effort to monitor and protect naval traffic in the Arabian Gulf.

Iran outmaneuvers the UK in Gulf tanker conflict -analysis

The US warned in early May that Iran or its proxies were threatening the US and US allies. American naval assets were dispatched to the Gulf and war planes followed.

Hamas delegation visits Iran, Haniyeh hopes for 'important results'

Haniyeh also took the opportunity to condemn a meeting between the Bahrain foreign minister and Israeli officials in the US.

Qatar delivers more cash to Gaza as part of truce understandings

Haniyeh: We’ll accept Palestinian state on ’67 borders, but without recognizing Israel.

France, Germany and Britain band together to condemn Iran's actions

A German foreign ministry spokesman said, "We urge Iran to release (this)... ship and its crew immediately.

UK's Hunt says Iran may be on "dangerous path" after seizing tanker

"Our reaction will be considered but robust."