Mideast News
נשיא אזרבייג'ן, אילהם אלייב, עם אבו מוחמד אל ג'ולאני
Report: Israeli, Syrian officials to meet during al-Sharaa visit to Baku
Discussions expected to focus on 'Israeli military presence in Syria,' referring to areas where Israel has deployed troops following fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
AFP, Lior Ben Ari | 16:44 | 07.12.25
ראש סבא"א רפאל גרוסי ומתקן ה גרעין של איראן בנתנז
Report: Russia urges Iran to take 'zero enrichment' nuclear deal with US
Iranian FM Araqchi says Tehran will resume cooperation with IAEA, but warned that access to its bombed nuclear sites posed 'security and safety issues'
Reuters | 16:12 | 07.12.25
Four rescued after 48 hours at sea following Houthi attack on commercial ship
After repeated attacks, Greek vessel Eternity C sinks; four crew members killed, Houthis believed to hold six of 11 missing hostage
Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 21:02 | 07.10.25
מצעד צבאי באיראן לציון יום הצבא הלאומי, בהשתתפות הנשיא פזשכיאן
Iran tells UN nuclear watchdog to end ‘double standards’ as cooperation stalls
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran will not resume cooperation with IAEA unless it ends what Tehran calls biased treatment and failure to condemn US-Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities
Lior Ben Ari, Reuters | 13:31 | 07.10.25
Blood stains a religious icon of the Virgin Mary and child inside the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Dweil'a on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria
Church bombing leads Syria's Christians to consider leaving as foreign fighters remain
Attack on the Mar Elias church intensified fears among Syria’s Christians amid rising Islamist influence and foreign fighter integration; many now worry the country is on the brink of another mass Christian exodus
Associated Press | 09:34 | 07.09.25
תיעוד שפרסמו החות'ים: תקיפת ספינת Magic Seas מול חופי תימן
Global rescue mission underway for crew of ship attacked by Houthis
Eternity C, with 22 crew members - 21 Filipinos and one Russian - on board, was attacked with sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades fired from manned speed boats
Reuters | 09:23 | 07.09.25
פינת יא אללה ליאור בן ארי סוריה
Syria’s army rebrands for life after Assad
Launch of first new military formation since fall of Assad marks symbolic step in effort to reestablish unified armed forces loyal to President al-Sharaa; officials say new force to focus on professionalism, volunteerism and revised national doctrine
Lior Ben Ari | 17:30 | 07.08.25
ראיון של נשיא איראן לטאקר קרלסון
Iranian president under fire for urging US-Iran nuclear talks
Massoud Pezeshkian slammed by conservative Iranian outlet linked to Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, but backed by reformists for talking to Tucker Carlson to represent Iranian views 
AFP | 13:14 | 07.08.25
ספינה שהחות'ים חטפו הפכה לאטרקציה תיירותית
Houthis attack ship in Red Sea after claiming they sunk another
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center says at least two people on board Greek-owned Eternity C were reported to be hurt and two others missing
Reuters | 10:52 | 07.08.25
הח'ותים מול הספינה "גלקסי לידר" ליד חופי תימן
Report: Two crew injured, two missing on vessel attacked by Houthis off Yemen
British maritime security firm Ambrey says Liberia-flagged bulk carrier was attacked with skiffs and drones 49 nautical miles southwest of Red Sea port of Hodeidah
Reuters | 20:58 | 07.07.25
חות'ים מפגינים בתימן
Crew of Greek ship hit off Yemen safe, but vessel at risk of sinking, operator says
Magic Seas was struck by missiles, drones and explosives off Yemen’s coast in the first such assault since April; Houthis claimed responsibility, saying the ship violated a ban on entering Israeli ports; crew was safely evacuated
Reuters, Lior Ben Ari | 16:28 | 07.07.25
נשיא לבנון ג'וזף עאון נפגש עם תומאס ברק השליח האמריקני
Disarming Hezbollah an internal Lebanon matter, US envoy says
Tom Barrack receives a 7-page response to the American suggestion for disarming the Iran-backed terror group; on a visit to Beirut, the envoy praises the Lebanese leadership, which he says has Trump's respect and support and an opportunity for peace  
Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 14:24 | 07.07.25
נעים קאסם
Hezbollah mulls handing over missiles, drones if IDF withdraws, report
US envoy expected in Beirut to hear the government's response to demands it take steps to disarm the Iran-backed terror group; Hezbollah holds internal discussions on a strategic shift despite its leader's claim that resistance will continue 
Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 12:52 | 07.04.25
דיון ב מועצת הנגידים של סבא"א נגד איראן מטה וינה רפאל גרוסי גרעין
IAEA chief faces Iranian death threats after Israeli-US strikes on nuclear sites
Rafael Grossi faces growing hostility in Iran, where he's accused of aiding Israel and the West; some call for his execution; Western powers condemn threats as Grossi urges Tehran to allow inspectors back to monitor nuclear sites
Daniel Bettini | 16:45 | 07.01.25
טורקיה איסטנבול מהומות קריקטורה מוחמד
Turkey arrests journalists over anti-Israel cartoon depicting Prophet Muhammad
Satirical magazine staff jailed over cartoon depicting Muhammad and Moses, sparking protests and clashes in Istanbul over law prohibits depiction of Muslim founder
News Agencies | 14:36 | 07.01.25
אוניה מיצרי הורמוז עומאן
Tehran’s empty Hormuz threat signals a weakened regime, Iran expert says
Despite Iran’s isolation and weakened proxies, Foreign Desk editor-in-chief Lisa Daftari warned that the Islamic Republic remains committed to its long war with Israel and the West. 
Felice Friedson/The Media Line | 14:04 | 07.01.25
קרינה רדיואקטיבית
Radioactive fallout fears rise across Arab world following strikes on Iran's nuclear sites
 The Iran war and the dangers it brought with it have sparked heated debate in countries in the region about fears of a nuclear disaster; From Jordan’s emergency preparations to Lebanon’s pharmaceutical chaos, officials urge calm while social media misinformation fuels panic and unnecessary demand for iodine tablets
Lior Ben Ari | 06:55 | 07.01.25
חיילים יהודים במדי צבא איראן
Several Jewish leaders in Iran released amid post-war crackdown, others still detained
Following the war with Israel, dozens of Jews were arrested across Iran, including rabbis and community leaders, and while some have been released on bail, others remain in custody; Jewish leaders urge prayer as fear and repression grip Iran’s shrinking Jewish population
Itamar Eichner, Shilo Freid | 23:44 | 06.30.25
אפגנים שגורשו מ איראן ל אפגניסטן במעבר הגבול איסלאם קאלא 28 ביוני
Iran intensifies mass deportations of Afghan refugees, some accused of being 'Israeli spies'
 As Iran escalates deportations of undocumented Afghans—many born and raised in the country— the returnees arrive in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan with no support, jobs or rights; Accusations of espionage, war-driven pressure and social exclusion compound the crisis for hundreds of thousands forced to return
ynet, News Agencies | 23:09 | 06.30.25
The purge: Ayatollah regime arrests hundreds, crushes dissent following war with Israel
Four days after the ceasefire with Israel, Iran’s regime has launched a sweeping crackdown—arresting hundreds, executing detainees, and tightening control; With paranoia surging and opposition silenced, Tehran moves swiftly to reassert dominance and deter any hint of civil unrest
Ron Crissy | 14:19 | 06.28.25
הלוויות ענק לבכירים האיראנים שחוסלו
Iran holds mass funeral for 60 top officials killed in Israeli strikes
 Thousands gathered in Tehran’s Revolution Square to mourn high-ranking officials killed by Israel as Iran cut ties with the IAEA, barred its inspectors, and blamed the agency for leaking data; Officials declared the deaths would only 'hasten' Iran’s strategic ambitions
Lior Ben Ari | 10:44 | 06.28.25
Wassim Assad in the custody of Syrian General Security
‘We thought they were untouchable’: Arrest of Assad’s cousin launches new phase of accountability
The takedown of Wassim Assad has ignited both hope and skepticism about the reach of Syria’s transitional justice system; he was considered a pillar of Syria's shadow financial system
Rizik Alabi/The Media Line | 21:34 | 06.25.25
קריאות מוות לישראל בפרלמנט של איראן
'Death to Israel': Iranian lawmakers vote to halt IAEA nuclear inspections
 In response to Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities, Iran’s parliament voted to suspend cooperation with the IAEA, subsequently shouting death chants toward the two countries; Lawmakers accused the agency of aiding the attack and demanded restrictions on inspections until national security is guaranteed.
Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 15:46 | 06.25.25
מתקן הגרעין בפורדו
Iran's nuclear program 'set back by years,' IDF says, as new satellite images show destruction
Images released Wednesday show widespread surface damage, while leaked Pentagon intel suggests Iran’s nuclear program was only temporarily delayed, sparking a sharp response from Tehran and the IAEA
Ynet, News Agencies | 11:25 | 06.25.25
נזקי התקיפות בטהרן
Iran executes suspected Israel spies, arrests hundreds after war
Iran claims the men sentenced to death worked with Mossad and smuggled equipment used in assassinations of senior scientists, military, IRGC officials 
News Agencies | 07:42 | 06.25.25
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Donald Trump
Dissident leader abroad urges Iranians to bring down Khamenei
Following the Iran-Israel ceasefire, opposition leader Maryam Rajavi urged Iranians to overthrow Ayatollah Khamenei’s regime; While calls for regime change grow, divisions persist among opposition groups, and analysts remain uncertain whether a popular uprising is likely or imminent inside Iran
Reuters | 00:28 | 06.25.25
תקיפות בבסיס תאג'י באזור בגדד
Iraq reports drone strikes on its military bases ahead of Trump-mediated ceasefire
Authorities reopen airspace after a security review, as tensions remain high following the Israel-Iran ceasefire declared by US  President Donald Trump
Lior Ben Ari | 13:49 | 06.24.25
The pro-Iranian Islamic Resistance in Iraq militia
‘Not our war’: Iran-backed militias in Iraq stay on the sidelines amid Israel war
Despite long-standing ties to Iran, Shiite militias in Iraq are holding fire, wary of domestic backlash and reluctant to risk retaliation by Israel or the US
Hudhaifa Ebrahim/The Media Line | 03:52 | 06.24.25
רזא פהלווי בנו של השאה יורש העצר איראן מסיבת עיתונאים ב פריז
Iran's exiled crown prince calls for regime change in Tehran
Reza Pahlavi, son of the last Shah of Iran, announced from Paris that the Ayatollah regime is on the verge of collapse and called for its overthrow; He urged Iranian security forces to defect and appealed to the international community to avoid concessions that could prolong the current rule 
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 20:41 | 06.23.25
הפגישה של נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ עם נשיא סוריה אחמד א-שרע ובן סלימאן
American peace push in Syria sparks accusations of ‘coerced normalization’
Washington’s push for a Syrian-Israeli nonaggression pact draws criticism from Arab states, opposition groups and Syrian analysts 
Rizik Alabi/The Media Line | 20:43 | 06.21.25
נפילת כטב"מים ורסיסים בירדן
'A bigger threat than Israel': Iranian missiles, drones rattle Jordan as war intensifies
Iranian missile attacks on Israel spill over into Jordan, exposing civilian vulnerability and deepening regional tensions amid divided public opinion on war
Lior Ben Ari | 14:12 | 06.20.25
רזא כורש עלי פהלווי בהצהרה נגד שלטון האייתוללות באיראן
Exiled crown prince calls for Iranians to rise up
Reza Pahlavi calls for nationwide resistance to overthrow the Islamic Republic, declaring the regime’s end inevitable and urging Iranians to 'reclaim Iran' amid escalating conflict with Israel
The Media Line | 09:04 | 06.18.25
כוחות צבא ארה"ב
US pulls troops from more Syrian bases as ISIS regroups, Kurdish commander warns
U.S. has withdrawn from two more bases in Syria’s northeast, leaving Kurdish forces to guard abandoned sites; SDF commander Mazloum Abdi warns drawdown is emboldening ISIS, which has stepped up attacks and seized weapons amid post-Assad chaos
Reuters | 21:16 | 06.17.25
בסוכנות הידעות תסנים האיראנית פרסמו סרטון לטענתם ממעצר סוכן מוסד מקומי בכאראג'
Iran claims arrest of alleged Mossad agent
Tehran says arrested a suspected Mossad agent in Karaj, accusing him of manufacturing explosives using online guides and testing explosive devices after operatives act deep inside country
Lior Ben Ari | 17:08 | 06.17.25
נזקים נזקי הרס שהיד טהרן איראן תקיפה אווירית תקיפות אוויריות חיל האוויר עשן מבצע עם כלביא מבנה מגורים
Report: Iran's Khamenei grows isolated, depressed as Israeli strikes decimate inner circle
Iran’s supreme leader is facing rising pressure as key advisers, including top Revolutionary Guards commanders, are killed in Israeli strikes; with his inner circle diminished, the risk of miscalculation in Tehran has grown, sources warn
Reuters | 17:00 | 06.17.25
ראש סבא"א רפאל גרוסי עם שר החוץ של איראן עבאס עראקצ'י פגישה בטהרן ב-2024
IAEA chief says no further damage at Iranian enrichment facilities
UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi reported no additional damage at Iran’s Natanz and Fordow enrichment sites after Israel’s strikes; Significant damage was confirmed at Isfahan, including uranium conversion and processing facilities
Reuters | 17:11 | 06.16.25
מיכל נפט שהותקף באזור שהראן, טהרן
With no shelters, Iranians told to hide in subway tunnels during Israeli strikes
As Israeli airstrikes hit key sites across Iran, civilians face shelter shortages and flee to subway tunnels; flights take off from Tehran despite airspace closure
Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 23:05 | 06.15.25
מוחמד עבד אל-כרים אל-גמארי, הרמטכ"ל החות'י.
Houthi military chief of staff wounded in Yemen attack, official says
Mohammed Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari reportedly wounded in Israeli airstrike in Yemen, though his death has not been confirmed; Iranian proxy denies claim, calling it disinformation
Moran Azulay, Yoav Zitun | 12:17 | 06.15.25
שר החוץ של איראן עבאס עראקצ'י
Iran: Conflict with Israel could escalate if aggression continues
Iran’s foreign minister says strike on key gas field was a dangerous escalation meant to widen conflict; he warns Tehran would retaliate only if provoked and accused Jerusalem and Washington of sabotaging talks with 'blatant aggression'
Reuters | 10:53 | 06.15.25
טיל חאג' קאסם איראני שנפל במספר זירות ברחבי הארץ
Iran claims it launched new ballistic missile in strikes on Israel
Tehran claims it launched the 'Haj Qasem' missile, named after slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, which it says is capable of bypassing THAAD and Patriot missile defense systems and other interception systems used by IDF
Lior Ben Ari | 10:46 | 06.15.25
תקיפה בכרמאנשאה
Iran says nuclear talks with US 'meaningless' after Israel attack
Tehran foreign ministry spokesperson says Israel succeeded in influencing the diplomatic process and its attack on Iran could not have occurred without American permission
Reuters | 09:06 | 06.14.25
תקיפות באיראן
'A message to Iran, but also to the Arab world': Arab media reactions mixed following Israeli strike on Iran
Many Arab outlets dismiss Israel’s posture of operational independence in strikes on Iran, with Al Jazeera Arabic describing Israel as the West’s ‘crazy friend—capable of acting where others won’t’
Giorgia Valente/The Media Line | 13:39 | 06.13.25
ISIS fighters in Syria
Islamic State reactivating fighters, eyeing comeback in Syria and Iraq
For the first time in years, intelligence agencies track suspected foreign fighters arriving in Syria from Europe; expert says ISIS reactivating sleeper cells and surveilling targets amid post-Assad instability
Reuters | 13:24 | 06.12.25
אישה בגד ים ביקיני חוף אילוס אילוסטרציה
Islamist-led Syria bans bikinis at public beaches under new dress code
Government issues first dress code, mandating burkinis or modest swimwear at public beaches, while allowing Western-style attire in private resorts—a shift reflecting rising religious conservatism post-Assad
Reuters | 16:58 | 06.11.25
אבו מוחמד אל ג'ולאני
Visiting Syria, rabbi and pastor say peace is possible
Rev. Johnnie Moore, a former Trump White House adviser, and Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center have long worked to promote interfaith dialogue across Arab states
Reuters | 14:52 | 06.11.25
Iran threatens to attack US bases in the region of talks fail
Iran’s defense minister warned of strikes on American bases in the region if nuclear talks fail, as Tehran prepares to present a counter-proposal amid rising tensions and conflicting reports on the next round of negotiations
Reuters | 11:45 | 06.11.25
Iranian lawmakers accuse US and Israel of plotting nuclear talks trap
Oman says next round of talks between Washington and Tehran is set to take place on Sunday, as Western nations continue to mount pressure at IAEA over lack of cooperation with inspectors
News Agencies | 14:24 | 06.10.25
צנעא
Report: Houthi liaison to Hezbollah arrested in Lebanon for allegedly spying for Israel
Local media say the Yemeni man passed sensitive intelligence to Israel on Hezbollah-Houthi coordination; Yemen's Foreign Ministry denies any Houthi presence in Lebanon, calling reports an attempt to mislead and distort its political stance
Lior Ben Ari | 13:42 | 06.10.25
משט לשבירת מצור ברצועת עזה מדלין
After high-profile flotilla, massive convoy sets off from North Africa to Gaza
An overland convoy of North African activists, lawyers and doctors aims to reach Gaza via Rafah, after traveling through Tunisia, Libya and Egypt
Associated Press | 19:48 | 06.09.25
Lebanon
Lebanon eyes Gulf tourists as path to economic recovery, despite lingering challenges
Beirut is banking on tourism rebound to revive shattered economy and ties with Gulf nations, especially Saudi Arabia; officials hope easing travel bans and regional tensions will draw visitors back, but warn reforms are key to lasting recovery
Assocoated Press | 11:32 | 06.07.25
ה כור
'Why not?': Syrian leader signals nuclear ambitions, offers UN access to bombed reactor
With Assad gone and international inspectors returning, Ahmad al-Sharaa signals openness to nuclear cooperation, medical technology aid and potential energy development, even as IAEA seeks answers about country’s shadowy atomic past
Associated Press | 10:33 | 06.05.25
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi lays a wreath of flowers at the grave of slain Hezbollah's Leader Hassan Nasrallah
Iranian top diplomat visits Lebanon, signals shift toward 'non-Interference'
Abbas Araghchi visits Beirut for talks with Lebanese leaders and Hezbollah, signaling support for post-war reconstruction and stability; Hezbollah expresses gratitude for Tehran’s backing while setting conditions for future dialogue
Lior Ben Ari | 14:41 | 06.04.25
זירת החיסול בטהרן
Iran's top court upholds death sentence for 'Israeli spy' who killed nuclear scientist
Azad Shojaei found guilty of supplying equipment used in the 2020 assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and spying for Israel
Lior Ben Ari | 14:02 | 06.04.25
קין ג'ונג און אל ג'ולאני
'We won't stand idly by': Israel warns Syria against renewing WMD ties with North Korea
Aviv Ezra, deputy director general for Asia and the Pacific at the Foreign Ministry, warns of growing nuclear and missile ties between North Korea, Syria and Iran, calling them a real threat to Middle East stability
Itamar Eichner | 13:48 | 06.04.25
דונלד טראמפ עלי חמינאי
Iran's supreme leader rejects US nuclear proposal, vows to maintain enrichment
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls proposal a threat to national sovereignty and vowing to continue uranium enrichment, which he described as vital and a symbol of self-reliance
Reuters | 09:17 | 06.04.25
כוחות הביטחון הסורים
With US support, Syria to reintegrate 3,500 foreign fighters into Syrian Arab Army
Washington quietly shifts policy, endorsing containment over confrontation in post-Assad Syria  
Rizik Alabi/The Media Line | 19:51 | 06.03.25
הברחת נשקים בתיאום עם חיזבאללה דרך גבול סוריה-לבנון
Lebanon, Syria step up drug and arms smuggling crackdowns amid regional shifts
Israel and Jordan are on alert amid rising smuggling attempts, including weapons bound for Hezbollah and drugs heading to Gulf states; Syrian and Lebanese forces report increased seizures, but questions remain over how much contraband still gets through
Lior Ben Ari | 14:39 | 05.30.25
Report: Saudi Arabia warned Iran to make deal with Trump or face war with Israel
Sources say Saudi defense minister warns Iran's leaders that rejecting nuclear deal could trigger Israeli military action; in rare visit to Tehran, Prince Khalid said window for diplomacy was closing fast and region couldn't afford another war
Reuters | 10:06 | 05.30.25
Report: US to present Iran with nuclear deal terms, warns of severe consequences if rejected
Washington plans to deliver proposal to Tehran demanding an end to uranium enrichment, warning of serious consequences if rejected, as Israel pushes to preserve its military options amid fears of a weak deal
Ynet | 08:20 | 05.30.25
נשיא סוריה אחמד א שרע אבו מוחמד אל ג'ולאני נפגש עם השליח האמריקני לסוריה תומאס ברק
US flag raised in Damascus, envoy says Syria-Israel peace is possible
Thomas Barrack raised the American flag over the ambassador's residence for the first time since the U.S. embassy closed in 2012
Reuters | 17:12 | 05.29.25
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