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Voices from the Arab press: US-Israel Iran war faces political limits
Israel and the US put pressure on Iran militarily, but domestic politics and regional dynamics could shape how the conflict unfolds and eventually ends.
Supreme Leader Khamenei in Iran but avoiding public appearances, Russian envoy says
Khamenei replaced his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed when Israel and the United States launched their war on Iran more than a month ago.
Exposing the hidden forces in the Iranian war
Shir Perets debunks viral claims and examines the narratives driving the conversation around Israel and the war.
Zelensky’s Gulf tour highlights shared drone war threat from Iran-Russia axis - analysis
Zelensky held key meetings in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, showing that countries aligned with the US and the west can work together.
Russia aiding Iran with targeting data to distract from 'crimes' in Ukraine, German FM says
"Putin cynically hopes that the escalation in the Middle East will divert our attention from his crimes in Ukraine... Russia is evidently supporting Iran with information," Johann Wadephul said.
US-Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia
Delhi and Moscow are deepening their energy cooperation, with both sides agreeing to prepare for Russia to resume direct sales of liquefied natural gas.
Hungarian government accuses journalist of spying for Ukraine
Government spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs said a formal investigation has been launched into the journalist. Police did not immediately respond to emailed questions from Reuters.
Revolutionary find: Hoard of century old gold coins discovered under a house in western Russia
Based on the melt value of one pre-revolution 10 ruble coin, which is about 90% gold, the entire hoard may be valued at an estimated half a million dollars.
UK’s John Healey confirms protective measures amid Iran war, warns Russia aiding Tehran
Healey said that British pilots have already spent over one thousand hours protecting UK allies and British interests in the Middle East.
G7 foreign ministers meet in France amid Iran, Ukraine wars, economic strain, US policy unease
The two-day gathering at the restored 12th-century Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, about 40 km (25 miles) southwest of Paris, brings together ministers from the G7.
Drone from Russia enters Estonia, hits power station as others cross into Latvia
There were no reports of injuries or damage to the power station, Estonian authorities said.
US and Israel dismantle Iran's regional terror network in coordinated strike - opinion
Trump and Israel confront Iran directly with Operation Epic Fury, targeting military and proxy networks.
Ukraine diplomat urges strikes on Russian drone production over Iran shipments
Russia's shipments of modernized versions of Iran's Shahed drones, using licenses provided by Tehran, marked an unprecedented escalation that would allow Iran to attack Gulf countries and US forces.
Scratching the surface: When narratives outpace the facts in Middle East coverage
Join Breaking news desk manager Shir Perets as she debunks false claims about Israel in her new series, Scratching the Surface.