Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-03-25
We've collected the top geopolitical conflict articles from the Middle East and brought them all here. If you're tired of only having access to MSM versions of the story, you've found the right place. We’ll include all of the outlets we know of.
IRGC issues ultimatum to Israel: End genocide or face heavy strikes
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) issues a severe warning to the Israeli military, slamming it for committing widespread war crimes in Gaza and Lebanon.
Presstv
Mar 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
Continuous war on media in occupied West Bank
Israel designates and bans several Palestinian digital media platforms under its so-called anti-terrorism law, alleging ties to Hamas.
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Mar 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 24
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued their retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Tuesday, March 24.
Presstv
Mar 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran trained in ‘asymmetrical warfare’ for two decades waiting for US troops: Defense official
A senior Iranian defense official says the armed forces have “trained in asymmetrical warfare” for two decades in anticipation of American troops being deployed to “designated regions.”
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Mar 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 23
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued their retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Monday, March 23.
Presstv
Mar 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 21
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued their retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Saturday, March 21.
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Mar 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran faces off with E3 over snapback sanctions as Russia and China back Tehran
Europe’s bid to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran has ignited a fierce backlash, with Iran denouncing the move as “illegal” and vowing firm retaliation.
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Mar 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
Silenced in France: The unjust detention of a pro-Palestine Iranian activist
Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic who lived in France for eight years, has been unjustly detained for condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza on social media.
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Mar 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC is part of Iran’s national army: Pundit
Iranian academician states that Europe is not genuinely committed to labeling the IRGC as a “terrorist organization” and is facing significant pressure from the Israeli regime.
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Mar 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
Washington seeking regime change in Venezuela: Analyst
Podcaster and Journalist Esha Krishnaswamy believes the U-S military buildup in the Caribbean region is aimed at regime change in Venezuela.
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Mar 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran's military doctrine shifts from defensive to offensive: Senior commander
A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic’s military doctrine has shifted from a defensive posture to an offensive one, as the armed forces introduce more advanced weaponry and new tactics in their relentless reprisal attacks targeting the US and Israeli interests.
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Mar 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
Israeli journo snaps on air after officials gloss over failure to intercept Iranian missile barrage
Israeli journalist throws a fit of rage on air, publicly criticizing efforts by authorities to gloss over underperformance of the regime’s air defense systems.
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Mar 25, 2026 - presstv.ir
Israel using ‘Gaza playbook’ in Lebanon, destroying water infrastructure: Report
Israel’s military blueprint of attacking water infrastructure, used throughout its genocide in the Gaza Strip, is now being rolled out across parts of Lebanon, Oxfam said Tuesday. The charity found in its analysis that Israeli forces are destroying water and sanitation infrastructure, including strikes near sites that were being rehabilitated after having been destroyed or damaged in the last war....
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Over 2,100 children killed or injured in Middle East conflict, averaging 87 daily, says UNICEF
At a briefing for journalists at the United Nations on Monday, Ted Chaiban, Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF, said that more than 2,100 children have been killed or injured in conflict zones since the escalation of fighting in the Middle East. He added that this represents an average of around 87 children affected each day, warning that the figures are likely to rise as the fighting continues. ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hebrew media: Iran sets five conditions to end war with US and Israel
Hebrew media reported on Monday that Iran has set five conditions to agree a deal with the United States to end the war that has been ongoing since late February. According to Channel 12, Iran has outlined a set of strict official demands to end the conflict, as part of indirect talks announced by US President Donald Trump. The report said Iranian officials are seeking firm guarantees that fightin...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UN experts urge Israel to release detained Gaza doctor after reports of ‘severe torture’
UN experts demanded Tuesday that Israel immediately release a detained Palestinian doctor from the Gaza Strip, citing reports of torture and serious health risks, Anadolu reports. “We have received reports that Dr. Abu Safiya has been subjected to torture and other cruel and degrading treatment, and that his health condition remains dire,” the experts said in a statement. The statement was signed ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli gunfire kills Palestinian child in southern Gaza
Israeli gunfire killed a Palestinian child Tuesday after he was shot inside a tent in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, according to medical sources. The body of 13-year-old Khaled Saif al-Din Suleiman Arada arrived at Nasser Hospital after he was struck by an Israeli bullet, medical sources told Anadolu. The child was hit by a stray Israeli bullet that struck the tent where he was sheltering...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
The UN leaves UNRWA isolated, and Palestinians prone to genocide
The most exalted UN creation – the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees – is being isolated by the UN. While Israel destroyed UNRWA’s infrastructure several times and more severely during the genocide that started on 7 October 2023, the UN has failed its own humanitarian paradigm not only through funding, but now through collaboration with the US Board of Peace. Two diverging stateme...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran names Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as top security chief
Iran appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, succeeding Ali Larijani who was killed in an Israeli-US attack, the presidential office said Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reports. A former commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Zolghadr previously served as secretary of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council. He also served in multiple...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Tensions rise on Chad–Sudan border after deadly drone strike
Tensions have escalated in recent days along the Chad–Sudan border following a deadly attack on the border town of Al-Tina. Seventeen Chadian civilians were killed in a drone strike launched from Sudanese territory, which is believed to have been carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Al-Tina incident has marked a turning point, unlike previous routine border violations since the outbr...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Russia hits Ukraine with rare daytime barrage as new offensive begins
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy warns that Kyiv faces a deficit of missiles as Washington is focused on its war on Iran.
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Mar 24, 2026 - aljazeera.com
China ‘appeals’ US, Israel, Iran to engage in talks for peace in Middle East
China’s top diplomat on Tuesday appealed to the US, Israel, and Iran to engage in talks and seize every opportunity for peace, according to the state-run Xinhua News. Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, and discussed the latest situation in the Middle East. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Wang Yi reiterated Beijing’s principled stance, emphasizing...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel plans to call up 400,000 reservists amid possible expansion of Lebanon offensive
Israel plans to call up around 400,000 reservists soon amid a possible expansion of ground attacks in southern Lebanon, Israeli media reported on Tuesday. The public broadcaster KAN said the move is expected to be approved by the government in the coming period, without giving an exact date. “The expected move comes with the expansion of the ground maneuver in Lebanon and continued military operat...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
3 Palestinians injured in attack by Israeli occupiers in West Bank
Three Palestinians were injured Tuesday in an attack by Israeli occupiers near the village of Beit Imerin, northwest of Nablus in the northern West Bank, local sources said. The sources told the official news agency Wafa that a group of Israeli occupiers attacked three young men on board of two vehicles, and damaged their cars. In the southern West Bank, Israeli occupiers set fire to a home in the...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US-Israel war against Iran is ‘violation of international law,’ German president says
The German president on Tuesday sharply criticized US President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and his launch of an “illegal” war against Iran, Anadolu reports. “In my opinion, this war is a violation of international law,” Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in a speech at the German Foreign Ministry. “There is little doubt that the justification of an imminent attack on the US is ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel says it intercepted Iranian missiles fired towards Dimona
Air raid sirens sounded on Monday evening in Dimona and nearby areas in the Negev desert, in southern Israel, after a volley of missiles was launched from Iran. The Israeli military said it had detected missiles fired from Iran and that its air defence systems were activated to intercept them. It added that sirens were triggered in Dimona and surrounding areas, including the settlement of Yeruham ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Talks, then bombs: Is Washington rehearsing the same trap on Iran?
US President Donald Trump did not invent the phrase “fake news,” but he undoubtedly transformed it into a political weapon, relentlessly accusing critical media of fabricating unfavorable narratives. The deeper irony, however, is harder to dismiss. Trump himself has exhibited a persistent disregard for factual consistency. Whether he believes his own claims is ultimately beside the point; what mat...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UN rapporteur says torture in Israeli prisons has become a “central tool”
The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, has warned that torture in Israeli prisons has become a “central tool” in what she described as a pattern of grave violations. In a report presented to the UN Human Rights Council, Albanese said the Israeli detention system has “deteriorated… into something resembling a laboratory for cruel and deliberate...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Colombia seeks arrest of rebel leaders over 2025 assassination of senator
March 24 (Reuters) - Colombia's attorney general on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for the top leadership of the Segunda Marquetalia rebel group over the 2025 assassination of senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe.The warrants target seven individuals, including veteran guerrilla leaders Ivan Luciano Marin Arango and Gener Garcia Molina, better known by their aliases Ivan Marquez and Jhon ...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Iran says 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz, FT reports
March 24 (Reuters) - Iran has told International Maritime Organization member states that "non-hostile vessels" may transit the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate with Iranian authorities, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing a letter.The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted shipments of about one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas through the Strait of Horm...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
US expected to send thousands of soldiers to Middle East, sources say
WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - The Pentagon is expected to send thousands of soldiers from the army's elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday, adding to the massive military buildup even as the Trump administration seeks talks with Iran. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, did not specify where in the Middle ...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
ConocoPhillips chief seeks extra US protection of Mideast assets
US oil giant ConocoPhillips has been urging President Donald Trump's administration to provide extra protection around assets in Qatar where the company has invested significantly, its chief executive said Tuesday.CEO Ryan Lance's comments at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston come as war rages on in the Middle East, after US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 triggered Tehran's retalia...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Iran war has been winding down since mid-March after decline in bombing - analysis
The pace of the Iran war has slowed since mid-March, challenging official claims that US and Israeli strikes are maintaining maximum strike intensity.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Several wounded in central Israel Iranian missile barrage, one killed from Hezbollah rocket attack
Earlier, a woman in her 30s was killed in northern Israel after rocket fire from Hezbollah in Lebanon. Two others were treated for mild injuries from broken glass shards, MDA reported.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
US to deploy 3,000 82nd Airborne Division troops to Middle East to support Iran war - WSJ
Officials stated that the order does not confirm a decision being made by US President Donald Trump to put boots on the ground in Iran, though it presents several options for future action.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Chances of US-Iran deal 'very small,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'
An American source told the Post that “the strikes are continuing as planned," and Israeli officials also said there has been no change in coordination with the US military or in operational plans.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
'Iran is the first religious fundamentalist world war': Tucker Carlson and leftist ex-Knesset Speaker on Netanyahu, the Third Temple and the 'new world order'
'October 7 was the first round of the full-scale religious war between Jewish fundamentalism of the Israeli government and Muslim fundamentalism of Hamas,' Avraham Burg said in a lengthy interview with the controversial broadcaster
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Mar 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
US aircraft carrier that left Middle East because of fire has other issues: Report
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier arrived at a port on a Greek island after leaving Middle East operations against Iran due to a laundry-area fire, but the vessel faces broader underlying problems, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. The aircraft carrier arrived Monday at Crete’s Naval Support Activity Souda Bay for “maintenance and repairs following operations in the Red Sea,” the US Navy said Mond...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UK’s Royal Navy set to lead coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Report
The UK’s Royal Navy is preparing to take a leading role in potential coalition operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report Tuesday by The Times. It said UK defense officials are considering plans to deploy a Royal Navy vessel or a leased commercial ship to serve as a “mothership” for autonomous, uncrewed systems designed to detect and neutralize naval mines in the strategic wa...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Saudi prince said to push Trump to continue Iran war in recent calls: Report
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been pushing US President Donald Trump to continue the war against Iran, the New York Times (NYT) reported Tuesday. Bin Salman sees a “historic opportunity” to remake the Middle East, the NYT said, citing people briefed by American officials on the conversations. They said the prince conveyed to Trump that he must press toward the destruction of I...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US denies report of Vance clash with Netanyahu on illegal Israeli settler violence
The US rejected an Israeli media report Tuesday that claimed Vice President JD Vance confronted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about escalating violence by illegal Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, Anadolu Agency reports. “This story is completely false,” Taylor Van Kirk, spokeswoman to Vance, wrote on US social media company X. Van Kirk said Vance’s discussions with Netanyahu...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Pakistan ‘ready’ to host ‘conclusive’ US-Iran talks to end Middle East war, says Premier Sharif
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said Islamabad was “ready” to host “meaningful and conclusive” talks between the US and Iran for a “comprehensive settlement” to end the war in the Middle East, Anadolu reports. “Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the WAR in Middle East in the interest of peace and stability in region and beyond,” Sharif ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
More Parleying Nonsense: Trump, Iran and Promised Negotiations
It’s almost not worth considering, but precisely because it comes from the White House, the mad manoeuvrings and silly airings of the US President must be taken seriously. But only to a point. Over the last week, a series of events have taken place demonstrating the growing alarm within the administration that things are simply not going according to plan. Iran is proving asymmetrically resourc...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Arab League accuses Israel of seeking to dismember Lebanon
The League of Arab States has accused Israel of attempting to dismember Lebanon, calling for urgent international action to halt ongoing military operations. Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit strongly condemned what he described as continued Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory, including the targeting of infrastructure and bridges, which he said constitutes a clear violation of Lebanon’s sover...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Japan denies US claim it will deploy naval forces to Strait of Hormuz
Japan has denied a US claim that it plans to deploy naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz, distancing itself from suggestions of a military role in securing the vital shipping route. According to the Japanese news agency Jiji Press, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had made no explicit commitment to send vessels from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force t...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Why is Iran striking Gulf states, punishing Washington or making more enemies?
The question sounds simple, but it goes beyond “military retaliation”. Why would Iran hit Gulf countries while saying its real enemies are the United States and Israel? And does this tactic actually help Iran, or does it weaken Iran politically and leave it isolated in the region? The most realistic answer is that Iran does not see the Gulf as neutral ground. Tehran sees Gulf states as part of a m...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Spain slams Israeli statements on alleged plans to target Lebanese civilian infrastructure
Spain on Monday condemned statements by Israeli authorities regarding alleged military plans to target infrastructure and civilian areas in Lebanon, Anadolu Agency reported. “The Spanish Government expresses its strongest condemnation of statements by Israeli authorities claiming that the Israeli army has been ordered to destroy all bridges over the Litani River, as well as the homes of Lebanese c...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 24, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Pope Leo laments that Iran war 'getting worse and worse'
By Joshua McElweeVATICAN CITY, March 24 (Reuters) - Pope Leo expressed concern on Tuesday about a rising tenor of animosity in the expanding Iran war, repeating calls for a ceasefire amid reports the U.S. is planning to send thousands of soldiers to the Middle East in a military buildup.Leo, the first U.S. pope, lamented that "hatred is increasing, and the violence is getting worse and worse."
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Analysis-Gulf warnings and fears of miscalculation preceded Trump’s pause in Iran showdown
By Samia NakhoulDUBAI, March 24 (Reuters) - Donald Trump’s abrupt pause in his showdown with Iran followed warnings from Gulf states that the war was veering into a far more perilous phase and rising fears among officials in the region that Washington had misjudged Tehran’s readiness to escalate, regional sources and analysts said.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 24, 2026 - al-monitor.com
What impact is the war on Iran having on Israel?
Iranian missiles hit the country as global economic damage deepens.
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Mar 24, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Palestinian FA calls for Israeli ban after FIFA discrimination report
The Israel Football Association was fined by FIFA for racism and discrimination breaches following Palestinian report.
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Mar 24, 2026 - aljazeera.com
UN experts urge Israel to free Gaza doctor amid reports of ‘severe torture’
Dr Hussam Abu Safia 'systematically denied' medical treatment in Israeli detention, UN special rapporteurs warn.
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Mar 24, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Trump insists Iran regime change already happened, claims Iranians want a deal 'very badly'
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, "We're in negotiations right now" over Iran, but would not provide details.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Europe within Iran missile range, but experts question real strike capability
Iran’s indirect retaliation could blend cyber sabotage, arson, and proxy hits on soft targets like energy grids, Jewish sites, and dissidents, alongside an ongoing missile threat.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Iran claims Israel, US, attacked near nuclear power plant, no technical damage or casualties
It said the attack caused no technical damage or human casualties based on initial reports.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Feds charge Chicago man with threatening to ‘shoot up a synagogue’ after Khamenei’s killing
Timothy Holmes, 31, posted other antisemitic comments in response to posts about Israel, including “the jew will be destroyed and discarded.”
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
‘If Iran keeps its uranium, everything was for nothing’: Experts, officials react to Trump's pause
A five-day halt in strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, following what President Donald Trump described as “productive” talks, is fueling debate over whether pressure is easing too soon.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Iranian missile intercepted above Lebanon, shrapnel falls on towns in Beirut
The Lebanese news agency reported that shrapnel from an interception had landed over a series of towns north of Beirut and led to some light wounds.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Lebanon declares Iran’s ambassador-designate persona non grata, gives him until Sunday to leave
The decision comes after a week of meetings between Lebanese officials and other leaders from the region, many of whom have been on the receiving end of Iranian attacks.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Iran conflict sees controlled uncertainty as Trump mixes diplomacy with pressure - analysis
Trump’s Iran approach mixes escalation and diplomacy, creating controlled ambiguity that calms markets while keeping Tehran and observers off balance.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Israel announces territorial seizure in Lebanon up to Litani River
At a meeting with the military chief of staff, Katz said Israeli forces would "control the remaining bridges and the security zone up to the Litani," a river that meets the Mediterranean.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
IDF names Muhammad Ali Kourani as Quds Force member killed in Beirut strike
The IDF announced that it struck an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force member in Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday afternoon, although it did not initially name the target.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Israel cyber chief: Iran war has delayed cyber law, bill could be passed in 2027 post-elections
In February, before the Iran war began, the INCD chief said that the latest version of the cyber law, which he proposed on January 25, would be a priority for him in terms of securing passage.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
IDF reservist drowns in Jordan River in attempt to save his son
The man was identified as Uriah Sarusi, a resident of Samaria and father of eight.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Israel’s Bedouin community open homes to victims of Dimona, Arad strike
Israel's Bedouin community rushed to support over 100 people wounded after an Iranian missile destroyed residential buildings in Dimona and Arad.
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Mar 24, 2026 - jpost.com
Report: Saudi crown prince pushing Trump to continue Iran war
Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman allegedly urged Trump to pursue regime change in Iran, even as Saudi officials publicly insist the country does not seek a wider war
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Mar 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
German president says Iran war is 'disastrous' violation of international law
Steinmeier joins a growing chorus of European officials questioning the legality of U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran: France warns of Washington's unpredictability, Switzerland and Spain voice concern, Iran seeks ICC probe over alleged attacks on civilian sites
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Mar 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
Iran relaunches hourly missile attacks at Israel after 11 hours of quiet; hits in Tel Aviv, no injuries
Since Monday night, ten missile barrages have been fired from Iran, along with two rocket attacks from Lebanon. A missile carrying a 100-kg warhead struck between buildings in Tel Aviv, causing severe damage to buildings and property
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Mar 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
Iran, Hezbollah fire nonstop rockets and missiles at Israel; Trump: Iran wants deal
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Mar 24, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israeli forces raid village, search houses in Syria’s Quneitra
An Israeli force advanced on Monday into southern Syria’s Quneitra province, in the latest violation of the Arab country’s sovereignty, Anadolu reports. Syria Alikhbaria TV said that Israeli forces moved into the village of Al-Samadaniyah al-Sharqiya in the Quneitra countryside, searching several houses in the area. The raid came despite an agreement reached by Syria and Israel on Jan. 6 to establ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli economy lost over $57B during 2 years of Gaza war: Central bank
Israel’s economy suffered losses exceeding $57 billion during two years of conflict in Gaza, according to a report cited by Bloomberg on Monday, Anadolu reports. Data published in the 2025 annual report of the Bank of Israel showed that the country lost 177 billion shekels (around $57 billion), equivalent to 8.6% of its annual gross domestic product (GDP), between 2023 and 2025. The losses were la...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
How Indonesia’s new trade ties with Washington muted its voice on Iran
When the United States and Israel struck Tehran in late February, Jakarta’s response was conspicuously muted, echoing the unusually quiet corridors of diplomacy in Pejambon, typically alive with sovereignty-laden rhetoric. As “Operation Epic Fury” unfolded on February 28, 2026, unleashing precision-guided missiles and reportedly eliminating Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the world ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Cheerleader of US-Israeli war make U-turn as assault devastates Iran
After cheering on a war that is now killing Iranians and tearing apart the country, Masih Alinejad has warned Donald Trump against targeting civilian infrastructure, in a reversal that critics say lays bare the recklessness of those who backed the US-Israeli assault. Before her latest warning, Alinejad had openly cheered the drive to topple the Islamic Republic, arguing that the regime “cannot be ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 23, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Smotrich urges south Lebanon occupation, says Litani River should be Israel's new border
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich insisted that a south Lebanon occupation would provide Israelis with a necessary security buffer, 'like the Yellow Line in Gaza and Mount Hermon in Syria,' as the IDF moves to evacuate all residents below the Litani River and demolish infrastructure near the border
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Mar 23, 2026 - haaretz.com
'Angel of Destruction': Is Netanyahu Leading Israel Toward a 'Mafia State'?
A new book by historian Adam Raz explains the Israeli Prime Minister's dark motives. Also: young Palestinians in Israel are consuming content produced by Dubai-based teenage influencers, and fake AI content about a very real war is being autotuned
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Mar 23, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israel destroys another bridge over Lebanon's Litani River in airstrike
After striking the major Qasmatiyeh bridge on Sunday, the IDF continues to attack bridges over the Litani River, cutting off population centers in Lebanon's south while continuing to instruct residents to evacuate north. Israel's defense minister previously vowed to apply the 'Gaza model' to southern Lebanon border villages