Middle East
As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy
February 18, 2026
As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy
After passing notes for three-and-a-half hours Tuesday, Iranian and American negotiators departed their indirect talks in Geneva with an agreement…
Iran closes parts of Strait of Hormuz in show of political maneuvering
February 18, 2026
Iran closes parts of Strait of Hormuz in show of political maneuvering
Iran’s Fars News Agency announced on Tuesday the planned closure of parts of the Strait of Hormuz for several hours…
Israeli TV producer of award-winning show ‘Tehran’ found dead in Athens hotel room
February 18, 2026
Israeli TV producer of award-winning show ‘Tehran’ found dead in Athens hotel room
Dana Eden, an Israeli producer best known for co-creating the Apple TV show “Tehran,” was found dead on Sunday in…
The son of Iran’s last shah called for US “humanitarian intervention”
February 17, 2026
The son of Iran’s last shah called for US “humanitarian intervention”
While we await news from the talks taking place between the US and Iran in Geneva today, let’s look at…
Could the US and Iran strike a deal? Here’s what two former negotiators think
February 17, 2026
Could the US and Iran strike a deal? Here’s what two former negotiators think
Former negotiators who represented the US and Iran told CNN that despite the tensions, an agreement between the countries remains…
Netanyahu voiced deep skepticism over prospects of US-Iran nuclear deal
February 17, 2026
Netanyahu voiced deep skepticism over prospects of US-Iran nuclear deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong doubts about the possibility of a successful nuclear agreement with Iran, even as…
US increases military pressure on Iran ahead of high-stakes talks
February 17, 2026
US increases military pressure on Iran ahead of high-stakes talks
The US military is continuing a significant buildup of air and naval assets in the Middle East ahead of planned…
Gaza’s ceasefire threatens to shatter due to Israel’s mounting violations
February 17, 2026
Gaza’s ceasefire threatens to shatter due to Israel’s mounting violations
Nearly a month after the US announced the start of the second phase of the Gaza Strip ceasefire, signs are…
Israeli move to designate large parts of West Bank as state land condemned as ‘de facto annexation’
February 16, 2026
Israeli move to designate large parts of West Bank as state land condemned as ‘de facto annexation’
Tel Aviv — The Israeli government has advanced the registration of territory in the occupied West Bank as state land…
A killing a day: How a crime epidemic is spotlighting inequality in Israeli society
February 15, 2026
A killing a day: How a crime epidemic is spotlighting inequality in Israeli society
Sakhnin, Israel — A mother shot dead outside a supermarket. A man killed after leaving a mosque. A doctor gunned…