Five ways the US-Iran conflict is shifting - analysis
From the Strait of Hormuz to sanctions and diplomacy, the US-Iran conflict is broadening into a struggle that is reshaping regional security and the global balance of power.
Middle East
Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but says Riyadh must recognize Israel
Lebanon extends visa of Iran's ambassador Sheibani following persona non grata designation - report
Syria's Kurdish-led SDF dissolves as part of integration with Damascus
Trump says Iran 'would love' to make a deal with the US but isn't prepared to make the right one
Trump also said that the US had total control over the "entire region having to do with the Strait of Hormuz."
Over 750 US servicemen have been wounded in Iran war, Pentagon numbers reveal - report
A total of 18 US soldiers have been killed and 756 wounded in the US-Iran war, a number that has risen despite recent ceasefire efforts.
Syrian FM says Damascus mulling Mecca Joint Defense pact, but rejects strengthening Iran ties
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani visited Islamabad for the first visit by a Syrian foreign minister to Pakistan since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
International contention continues as eight more countries condemn Israel's E1 settlement plan
A spokesperson for the US State Department spoke to N12 News later on Friday, saying that the US government "does not support annexation."
Iran’s Pezeshkian says war should end while Tehran holds 'position of power'
Pezeshkian's comments come after sources said earlier on Friday that the chances of the Iran conflict expanding in the near future have decreased.
Israel’s new Syria dilemma: Netanyahu’s Russia playbook faces 'Turkey test'
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Iran's Ghalibaf calls for strategy to counter 'toughest' US sanctions threat
Following Washington's announcement of what it called the toughest sanctions on Iran, Tehran said it would pursue measures to withstand economic pressure.
Chance of Iran war expansion dropped after Trump declared economic warfare, officials say
According to the officials, US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose another harsh package of economic sanctions is intended to “buy time” until after the US midterm elections.
Pezeshkian claims Tehran in 'position of power' to end war despite blows to Iranian economy
Bessent: US will US will 'squash' Iranian economy, collapse 'murderous regime' • US planning to block Abbas from addressing UNGA in September
Lebanese Shiite scholar says Hezbollah brought 'destruction' and 'hatred' to Lebanon
When asked on the likelihood of Hezbollah disarming, Fuani showed optimism, citing the aftermath of President Ahmed al-Sharaa's successful overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
