Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-04-08
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.
How Iran’s air defences turned April 3 into 'blackest day' in US military aviation history
On April 3, Iran's air defense network destroyed F-15E Strike Eagle, A-10 Thunderbolt II, two MQ-9 Reaper drones, one Hermes drone, two cruise missiles, two Black Hawk helicopters, and two C-130 transport aircraft, marking the ‘black day’ for US air force.
Presstv
Apr 8, 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.
Presstv
Apr 8, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on April 7
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued their retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Tuesday, April 7.
Presstv
Apr 8, 2026 - presstv.ir
Russia, China block Bahrain-sponsored UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Tuesday that called for states to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Presstv
Apr 8, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC downs six cruise missiles over Qazvin, Army intercepts two more
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intercepted and destroyed six advanced cruise missiles over the skies of Qazvin province, while the Army shot down two additional missiles north of Tehran and over Hamedan, military officials announced on Tuesday.
Presstv
Apr 8, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC deploys twin-missile launch systems for first time in war
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has launched missiles from twin launch systems for the first time in its retaliatory attacks against the US-Israeli aggression.
Presstv
Apr 8, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on April 6
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued their retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Monday, March 6.
Presstv
Apr 8, 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.
Presstv
Apr 8, 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.
Presstv
Apr 8, 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.
Presstv
Apr 8, 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.
Presstv
Apr 8, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC Navy pounds key US-Israeli targets in wave 97 of Operation True Promise 4
The 97th wave of Operation True Promise 4 was carried out on Sunday with a large-scale missile-and-drone strikes against pivotal US and Zionist targets.
Presstv
Apr 8, 2026 - presstv.ir
Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says
KYIV, April 7 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine's maritime defence expertise is also of interest in Asia. Kyiv sent several hundred specialists to the Middle East in the wake of the war in Iran, aiming to share its battle-tested approach in downing Iranian drones, which Ru...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 7, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Hebrew newspaper claims Russia gave Iran list of “vital targets” in Israel
An Israeli newspaper claimed on Monday that Russia provided Iran with a list of vital energy infrastructure targets inside Israel for precise missile strikes. The Jerusalem Post quoted an unnamed source close to Ukrainian intelligence as saying that Russian intelligence supplied Iran with a detailed list of 55 key energy infrastructure targets in Israel. There has been no official comment from Mos...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Investigation accuses Greek shipping firms of supplying Israel during Gaza war
A pro-Palestinian movement has accused several Greek shipping companies of facilitating the transport of energy products and military shipments to Israel during the war on Gaza, according to findings presented at a press conference. The investigation, released by the “No Port for Genocide” movement, alleges that vessels owned or managed by Greek firms played a systematic role in supplying vital re...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
FACTBOX – Iran war: US military aircraft damage and losses
The American forces have seen multiple aircraft damaged in the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, including fighter jets, drones, refueling tankers and helicopters, in incidents ranging from combat losses to accidents and strikes across the region, according to US authorities and media reports. An F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down by Iranian air defenses over Iran on Friday, with both crew ejecting sa...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Russian, UAE top diplomats discuss US-Israeli-Iranian conflict
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the US-Israeli-Iranian conflict in a call with his United Arab Emirates counterpart, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, Anadolu reports. “A confidential exchange of views was held regarding the ongoing unprecedented escalation of the military-political situation in the Persian Gulf region,” it said. The diplomat...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Only IDF is capable of disarming Hamas, senior INSS researcher tells 'Post'
Representatives from the Gaza Board of Peace met with Hamas in Cairo on Friday to discuss amendments to the disarmament proposal.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 7, 2026 - jpost.com
Despite IDF claims, Hezbollah has solid military hold in southern Lebanon, intelligence reports say
In closed-door discussions, senior IDF officers have casted doubts on official claims that Hezbollah had been weakened, as the group has succeeded in exerting pressure on Israeli troops without face-to-face clashes, using well-timed rocket fire and drone strikes
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 7, 2026 - haaretz.com
Tell me how this war will end
We need today to revive the question General David Petraeus posed after the 2003 invasion of Iraq, launched under fabricated pretexts: “Tell me how this ends.” But we ask it now in a completely different context, as we speak about Iran and a war that seems to be moving without a compass, driven by an excessive confidence in the ability of military force to produce political transformation. Is it c...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran: War will continue until “enemy regrets” and deterrence is secured
Iran has stated that it will continue fighting until what it described as the enemy reaches a point of regret, asserting that this is necessary to prevent any future attacks. Iranian Army spokesman Mohammad Akrami Nia said in a press statement on Monday that the objective of continuing the war is to ensure long-term deterrence, according to reports carried by the semi-official Fars News Agency. He...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
WHO halts Gaza medical evacuations after contractor killed
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has announced the suspension of medical evacuations for patients from the Gaza Strip following the death of a person contracted to provide services to the Organization. In a post on social media platform X, he said that the contractor was killed on Monday “as a result of a security incident” in Gaza. He added...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hamas condemns Rafah crossing closure, urges urgent international action
Hamas has condemned the Israeli army’s closure of the Rafah crossing and the prevention of patients and wounded people from travelling abroad for treatment, describing it as a “new crime against humanity”. In a statement received by Quds Press on Monday evening, the group said the move was carried out under “flimsy pretexts” and reflected what it called a “fascist approach” targeting the Palestini...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Banga defends World Bank's role on Trump's Board of Peace
By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - The World Bank is seeking to play a constructive role in aiding Gaza's recovery from the two-year war between Israel and Palestinian militants in the territory, the bank's President Ajay Banga said on Tuesday after protesters disrupted his speech to a think tank.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 7, 2026 - al-monitor.com
'Israel presses on with occupation, annexation': Palestinians warn of neglect amid Iran war
While the Israel-U.S. coalition is at war with Iran, the future of Gaza remains unclear. 'If there was some degree of international pressure before the war with Iran, now no one is paying attention and Israel is continuing on its course'
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 7, 2026 - haaretz.com
Aselsan announces highest-ever financial record amidst African expansion
ASELSAN, a Turkish defence electronics manufacturer, announced its highest-ever financial results for 2025, with total revenue reaching 180.4 billion Turkish Lira (TL). This represents a 15% real-term growth, driven by […]
Military Africa
Apr 7, 2026 - military.africa
US urges all citizens in Bahrain to shelter in place ‘until further notice’
The US Embassy in Bahrain urged all American citizens and government employees in the Gulf nation to shelter in place “until further notice,” Anadolu reports. In a post on the US social media company X, the embassy said it had suspended routine consular services, adding it was monitoring the situation in the region closely and would provide updates as needed. “To the extent possible, remain in a s...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
British MPs push back on Trump’s ‘civilization’ threat against Iran, urge end to ‘complicity’
UK lawmakers on Tuesday pushed back on US President Donald Trump’s threat that he would end Iran’s civilization, calling on the British government to withdraw US access to UK air bases, Anadolu reports. Ed Davey, leader of Liberal Democrats, said Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a choice after Trump’s latest “shocking threats.” “Withdraw US access now to UK air bases, or risk letting British soil...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Power cut off on Iran’s Kharg Island after heavy US strikes: Reports
Power was cut off on Iran’s Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday following a wave of US strikes targeting more than 50 sites, according to US and Iranian media reports. Iranian outlets said the power outage came after heavy US attacks on the island. The Wall Street Journal said that US fighter jets bombed more than 50 military targets on the Iranian island. Iran’s Mehr News Agency earlier s...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Report: 4 Israeli soldiers accused of spying for Iran
Four Israeli soldiers have been arrested in recent weeks over accusations of spying for Iran, Israeli news site Ynet reported on Monday. The soldiers are serving their compulsory military service. The report gave few details. Israeli police confirmed the arrests and said investigations are ongoing, but most information remains under a gag order. The arrests come amid the ongoing conflict that bega...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Ten Palestinians killed in Israeli bombing of civilian gathering in Gaza
Ten Palestinians were killed and others wounded on Monday in an Israeli occupation bombing and gunfire attack targeting a gathering of civilians east of the Maghazi refugee camp. Medical sources reported that the bodies of ten Palestinians, along with a large number of wounded, were transferred to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, following the attack. No further details were immediately ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Vatican aid convoy to southern Lebanese town forced back by bombardment
BEIRUT, April 7 (Reuters) - Bombardment in southern Lebanon on Tuesday forced a convoy of humanitarian aid organized by the Vatican's embassy for a besieged Christian town to turn back, a priest in the town told Reuters.Thousands of Christians in several southern Lebanese towns have stayed in their homes despite the escalating fighting between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, hoping thei...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 7, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted
LISBON, April 7 (Reuters) - Portugal said it had authorised 76 landings by U.S. aircraft at the Lajes air base in the Azores and 25 overflights of its territory since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, on condition they were not used to bomb civilian infrastructure.Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel told a parliamentary hearing the U.S. had complied with the condition, in the spirit of "loyal c...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 7, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Anger, sorrow at funeral of Lebanese anti-Hezbollah party official killed by Israel
At a church in the mountains outside Beirut, Raymonda Mouawad raged as she buried her brother, killed by an Israeli strike in a war against Hezbollah that he had nothing to do with."We shouldn't be forced to bear the guilt of others' mistakes," she said, her voice filled with anger and sorrow."We're done with Israel and Hezbollah. That's all I want to say," she told AFP at the church, which was ov...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 7, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Explainer-Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?
April 7 (Reuters) - Iran wants to charge fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its proposals to end the war with Israel and the United States after blocking most traffic through the crucial energy waterway for weeks.The Strait, a strip of water only 34 km (21 miles) wide between Iran and Oman, provides passage from the Gulf to the Indian Ocean and is the main route for abo...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 7, 2026 - al-monitor.com
How is the US-Israel war on Iran affecting Russian-Iranian relations?
Moscow has been benefitting from the higher oil prices while its ally is under attack.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Apr 7, 2026 - aljazeera.com
US strikes Kharg Island military targets, American official confirms to 'Post'
The strikes included attacks on Kharg Island's air defenses, a US official confirmed to Walla on Tuesday.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 7, 2026 - jpost.com
Tehran synagogue damaged by missile strike according to Iranian media reports
Footage and reports circulated by Iranian outlets and social media accounts identified the site as the Rafi Niya Synagogue, located near Palestine Square in central Tehran.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 7, 2026 - jpost.com
After fleeing past Hezbollah fighting, some Israelis on northern border vow to stay
"The day we had electricity, and we could put a mattress in, we got back," said Orna Weinberg, forced to flee after her home was struck by a Hezbollah rocket in October 2023.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 7, 2026 - jpost.com
Serbia poised to produce drones with Israeli arms giant Elbit Systems
Israel and Serbia tighten defense ties: The joint venture comes amid a surge in arms exports from Belgrade, and two major deals to supply Elbit made artillery, missiles and advanced UAVs
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 7, 2026 - haaretz.com
IDF not planning to advance deeper into Lebanon, senior military officers say
The army fears that if the U.S. continues its war against Iran, Israel will find it difficult to end the campaign in Lebanon alone, with reserve forces already overstretched. For now, IDF forces have halted 10 kilometers south of the Litani, aiming to prevent anti-tank fire into northern Israel
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 7, 2026 - haaretz.com
Nigeria leads Africa in $2.1 Billion AI surveillance spending
Nigeria has emerged as the continent’s largest investor in artificial intelligence-powered surveillance, spending $470 million to deploy advanced monitoring systems across its major urban centres. The investment accounts for nearly […]
Military Africa
Apr 7, 2026 - military.africa
Israeli tank fire killed UN peacekeeper in Lebanon, UNIFIL investigation finds
A projectile that killed a UN peacekeeper in Lebanon last month was fired by an Israeli military tank, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Tuesday, concluding its investigation into the deadly incident, Anadolu reports. Based on analysis of the impact site and fragments recovered at the position, UNIFIL said the round was a 120mm tank main armament projectile fired by an Israeli Merkava ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran could target Israel’s Karish, Tanin gas fields after Trump deadline: Iranian state TV
The Karish and Tanin natural gas fields located off the shores of Israel in the Eastern Mediterranean are believed to be potential targets of Iranian strikes if US President Donald Trump’s threats to destroy infrastructure in Iran are realized. A document circulated by Iran’s state-run Press TV said four points were outlined, including references to the Karish and Tanin gas fields as potential tar...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UN ‘deeply troubled’ by threats to Iranian civilization: Spokesperson
The UN expressed concern Tuesday about threats directed at Iranian society following a warning from US President Donald Trump that a “whole civilization” could face destruction, Anadolu reports. “The Secretary-General (Antonio Guterres) is deeply troubled by statements suggesting that entire civilian populations or civilizations may be made to bear the consequences of political and military decisi...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
‘No threat can undermine deeply rooted civilization,’ Iran says after Trump’s ‘civilization will die’ warning
Iran on Tuesday said that “no threat can undermine” its “deeply rooted civilization,” in response to US President Donald Trump’s threat to wipe out a “whole civilization,” Anadolu reports. In a statement on US social media company X, Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said national security remains the government’s top priority and that all affairs are being managed carefully. Earli...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
The geostrategic and geoeconomics of Kharg Island
Security dynamics in the Persian Gulf have entered a perilous phase following the outbreak of armed confrontation between the United States–Israel axis and Iran in late February 2026. At the center of this storm lies Kharg Island, a mere 20-square-kilometer outcrop that has rapidly become one of the most consequential nodes in the global economy. When President Donald Trump ordered a large-scale a...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran war is going to conclude ‘very shortly,’ says US vice president
US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that the war with Iran would end “very shortly,” declaring that Washington had largely achieved its military goals, Anadolu reports. “First of all, the United States has largely accomplished its military objectives,” Vance told reporters at a news conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest. He acknowledged some work remained on Iran’s ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump says ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ as Iran deal deadline looms
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” as his deadline for reaching a ceasefire agreement with Iran is coming to an end tonight. “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “However, now that we have Complete and Total Regi...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Newcastle set for UK and Europe’s first Palestinian memorial
A new memorial for Palestinian civilians could be added to Newcastle’s Peace Garden following a proposal supported by local councillors and community groups. The Peace Garden, located within the grounds of Newcastle’s Civic Centre, was established as a space for remembrance and reflection for communities affected by war, genocide and violence. The initiative was led by Councillor Habib Rahman, who...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran dismisses Trump threats to destroy infrastructure as ‘delusional’
Iran has rejected threats by US President Donald Trump against its infrastructure, describing them as “’delusional”. A military spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which assumes command during wartime, said Trump’s threats on Monday would not “compensate for America’s disgrace”. In a statement reported by official media, the spokesman said: “The rude and arrogant rhetoric and ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Race against time to save Gaza’s historic Omari Mosque
Amid the devastation caused by the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, a group of volunteers is racing against time to restore and protect the historic Great Omari Mosque and its ancient library, one of Palestine’s most significant cultural and religious landmarks. Working through rubble and dust in the narrow alleyways of the Old City, the team is undertaking a delicate mission to revive the mo...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel sends more troops to southern Lebanon to expand ground offensive
The Israeli army deployed an additional division in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, as Israel continues to expand its ongoing ground offensive in the Arab country, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the army said the 98th Division joined operations alongside the 91st, 36th, 146th and 162nd divisions “as part of expanding ground operations,” alongside ongoing artillery and airstrikes targeting areas in ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lebanese Health Ministry says 1,497 killed, over 4,600 wounded in Israeli ongoing aggression
The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that the number of victims since the start of the Israeli aggression on March 2 has risen to 1,497, with 4,639 people wounded as of 6th April. In its daily report, the Health Emergency Operations Center said Israeli occupation forces continue to carry out intensive airstrikes and artillery attacks across multiple regions in Lebanon, resulting in further ca...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Burhan abolishes senior military posts in Sudan army reshuffle
Head of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has issued a decree abolishing key senior military positions as part of a broader restructuring of Sudan’s armed forces. According to a statement from the Sudanese army, the new decree abolished appointments made under Decree 164 of 2023, including the roles of deputy commander-in-chief and assistants to the commander-in-chief. The statemen...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump defends targeting Iran’s infrastructure, calls Iranians “animals”
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that targeting Iran’s infrastructure was justified, describing Iranians as “animals” in response to a question on whether such attacks could constitute a war crime. Asked how targeting Iranian infrastructure would not be considered a war crime, Trump replied: “Because they’re animals.” He added, addressing the journalist: “Do you know what a war crime is? A...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 7, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war:- Iran ready -Iran is prepared for all possibilities in its war with the United States and Israel, First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said, following threats from US President Donald Trump. "No threat is beyond our preparedness and intelligence," Aref said in a post on X.- 'Unacceptable' -Pope Leo XIV said threats to inflict widespread damage on ...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 7, 2026 - al-monitor.com
French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran
PARIS, April 7 (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that he hoped U.S. President Trump would not go ahead with his latest threats against Iran."One does not erase a civilisation...This ultimatum is not the first that President Trump has set since the war started," Barrot told France 2 television."Obviously I hope he does not go ahead with his threats that would push...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 7, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution Tuesday on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a text already diluted to remove Gulf states' desired green light to use force to protect the key shipping lane.The draft resolution prepared by Bahrain and supported by the United States received 11 votes in favor, two against and two abstentions. Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 7, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Cyber, nuclear, invasion? What is Trump threatening in Iran
Donald Trump's increasingly apocalyptic threats of destruction in Iran have raised concerns of just how far the US president might go militarily to bend the Islamic republic to his will.Trump announced Tuesday that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran does not heed his ultimatum to accept US war demands, while Vice President JD Vance warned that Washington had additional "tools in our toolkit" ...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 7, 2026 - al-monitor.com
The consequences of bombing Iran's power stations
US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's power stations and bridges, but bombing electricity plants would likely spur a humanitarian crisis and fierce retaliation from Tehran, experts say.- What could be targeted? -Previous airstrikes from the United States and Israel during the more than five-week war have hit energy infrastructure such as gas production facilities or oil depots...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 7, 2026 - al-monitor.com
How AI is being used to target Palestinians
We examine how emerging military tech is used in war zones and how Palestinians try to use tech to their advantage.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Apr 7, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Video: Historic building in Ukraine up in flames after Russia drone attack
A two-storey historical building in eastern Ukraine engulfed in flames after a Russian drone hit its infrastructure.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Apr 7, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Trump says Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ will die tonight as Iran stops direct talks with US
Later on Tuesday, Iran officially cut off all direct communications with the US over Trump's threat. It is currently unclear if the nations will resume direct talks before the 8 p.m. EST deadline.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 7, 2026 - jpost.com
Netanyahu confirms strikes on bridges, railways across Iran to thwart IRGC launcher capacity
The IDF said it had completed a wide-scale operation on Iran after reports that railways in Karaj and Qazvin, as well as bridges in Kashan and Tabriz-Zanjan, were destroyed.
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Apr 7, 2026 - jpost.com
Tucker Carlson urges US officials to oppose Trump’s plan to target Iranian civil infrastructure
Carlson called Trump’s recent remarks about opening the Strait of Hormuz “evil,” with Trump dismissing Carlson as “a low-IQ person."
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Apr 7, 2026 - jpost.com
Pezeshkian says ready to die for Iran as official urges youth to form human chains near targets
Pezeshkian's declaration comes as Trump's deadline to reach a deal and open the Strait of Hormuz approaches its end.
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Apr 7, 2026 - jpost.com
Lebanon vs Hezbollah: A standoff between state sovereignty and Iranian influence - opinion
Although much weakened by Israel’s military, and other more covert operations, Hezbollah is still too powerful to be controlled by the government.
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Apr 7, 2026 - jpost.com
Iranian missile fragments hit several locations in central Israel following interception
Sirens sounded across the region at approximately 9:10 a.m. following the identification of an Iranian missile, believed to contain a cluster munitions warhead, according to initial reports.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 7, 2026 - jpost.com
Chinese construction workers in Israel: 'I’d rather be bombed than live in poverty'
Amid ongoing conflict in Israel, many Chinese construction workers choose to stay, prioritizing high wages over evacuation, despite the risks posed by airstrikes and bombings.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 7, 2026 - jpost.com
Ben-Gvir tours Temple Mount, urges expanded access for worshippers amid Iran war restrictions
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount, calling for expanded worshipper access amid wartime restrictions, while criticizing the High Court's approval of larger protests.
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Apr 7, 2026 - jpost.com
Mordecai Kaplan's Reconstructionism: A vision of American Judaism that struggles to grow - review
Mordecai Kaplan’s dream of a Jewish civilization built on choice and fulfillment faces the reality of modern challenges in sustaining community and commitment.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 7, 2026 - jpost.com
Russia and China veto UN resolution condemning Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure
11 of the 15 Security Council members voted in favor, with Pakistan and Colombia abstaining. Russia and China said the resolution, demanding an immediate halt to threats against freedom of navigation and protection of shipping lanes in the strait, was biased against Iran
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Apr 7, 2026 - haaretz.com
Havelsan Strengthen Europe and Middle East Manufacturing Capacity
HAVELSAN Breaks Ground on New Flight Simulator Production Center to Strengthen Europe and Middle East Manufacturing Capacity Ankara, Türkiye-headquartered flight simulator manufacturer HAVELSAN has broken ground on a new flight […]
Military Africa
Apr 7, 2026 - military.africa
Israel continues to undermine all efforts to end war: Turkish president
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that the war that began on Feb. 28 in the Middle East continues to claim lives despite diplomatic efforts, accusing Israel of undermining initiatives aimed at ending the conflict, Anadolu reports. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, President Erdogan said: “Israeli government continues to undermine all efforts t...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 6, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Syria declares Al-Hol camp ‘closed military zone’
Syrian authorities on Monday evening declared Al-Hol camp and its surroundings in the northeastern Hasakah province a fully “closed military zone,” Anadolu reports. Syria Alikhbaria TV, citing the Hasakah Media Directorate, said internal security forces banned anyone from approaching or entering the area under any circumstances. The directorate warned that violations would result in strict measure...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 6, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
12 Palestinians killed, several wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza despite ceasefire
At least 12 Palestinians were killed and several others wounded by Israeli army fire in the Gaza Strip on Monday, in another violation of a ceasefire in effect since last October, medical sources said. The sources said one person was killed and others were injured when Israeli forces opened fire on civilian vehicles east of the town of al-Qarara, northeast of Khan Younis in southern Gaza. Witnesse...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 6, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran sends proposal on ending war, rejects temporary ceasefire: IRNA
Iran has sent a proposal outlining its position on ending the war, rejecting a temporary ceasefire and calling instead for a permanent resolution, according to the state news agency IRNA. Iran conveyed its response to a US proposal through Pakistan after two weeks of high-level deliberations. The response, consisting of 10 points, rejects the idea of a temporary ceasefire and emphasizes the need f...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 6, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli settlers establish new West Bank outpost – accompanied by IDF soldiers
Palestinians living in the area described a situation of 'settlers in military uniforms,' alleging attacks, abuse and incidents of looting involving both soldiers and settlers. They also said that Israeli forces arrive and leave without taking action
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Apr 6, 2026 - haaretz.com
Netanyahu urges Trump against Iran ceasefire: Report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged US President Donald Trump not to pursue a ceasefire with Iran at this stage, citing concerns over potential risks, according to a report published Monday by Axios. During a phone call on Sunday, Netanyahu expressed reservations about a possible truce with Iran, warning it could carry strategic risks, an Israeli official told Axios. Trump, however, to...
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Apr 6, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Over 7,100 injured in Israel since start of Iran war: Health Ministry
Israel’s Health Ministry said Monday at least 7,142 people have been injured since the start of the war with Iran, including 107 injuries in the past 24 hours, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the ministry said 114 people remain hospitalized, including two in critical condition, and 14 with serious injuries. The ministry did not specify how many people were killed, but the Institute for National S...
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Apr 6, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Extremist Israeli minister storms Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque again amid ongoing closure
Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Monday stormed East Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which has been closed by Israeli authorities for 38 days, a Palestinian agency said, Anadolu reports. In a brief statement, the Islamic Endowments Directorate in Jerusalem said: “Ben-Gvir stormed the mosque compound through Mughrabi Gate towards Bab al-Silsila (Chain Gate).” Suc...
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Apr 6, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
IDF killed head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards intelligence agency, Israel's defense minister says
According to the IDF's statement, Majid Khademi was 'one of the IRGC's most senior commanders.' Defense Minister Israel Katz declared Israel will continue its attacks on Iran's infrastructure
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Land of Milk and Rubble: What Israelis and Palestinians have lost and share
Images of apartments reduced to rubble across Israel reflect the seriousness of Iranian missile attacks on the country amid the war. At the same time, Israeli authorities destroy Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem