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Saudi airstrikes targeted militias in Iraq during war with Iran

BY REUTERS — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:52:55 GMT

Saudi warplanes reportedly struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq, targeting key sites as tensions escalated in the Gulf region during the ongoing conflict.

WATCH: Israel hits Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:11:07 GMT

The IDF takes action against Hezbollah's terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as Hezbollah vows to remain on the battlefield and end Israel-Lebanon negotiations.

Chinese supertanker breaks through US-Iran war blockade in Hormuz

BY REUTERS — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:56:49 GMT

The Chinese supertanker Yuan Hua Hu crosses the Strait of Hormuz after months of delay, carrying nearly 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, as US-Iran tensions continue to shape the Gulf.

UAE deepens economic ties with Damascus, eyes major investment in Syria's postwar reconstruction

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:44:43 GMT

The UAE is looking to increase its role in Syria via investment while taking a cautious approach. Key talks discussed expanding economic and investment cooperation during a two-day forum in Damascus.

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on Spotify, cite ‘revenge’ for Khamenei's killing - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:42:34 GMT

Users reported issues accessing Spotify on Wednesday evening around 8 p.m., according to the report, which cited Downdetector.

Mossad chief, Shin Bet head visited UAE to coordinate during Operation Roaring Lion - report

BY SHIR PERETS — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:29:29 GMT

The report comes just after the WSJ published that the UAE was behind some of the recent strikes against Iranian assets, such as the attacks on Lavan Island's refinery at the beginning of April.

Iraq downplays reports of ‘secret’ Israeli base, while sending troops to find it - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:19:59 GMT

Iraq’s army is now being told to “defend” the desert and the homeland so that “Iraq will not be a launchpad or arena for aggression against neighboring countries.”

Iran retains access to majority of missile launch sites, US intelligence shows - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 13 May 2026 01:55:19 GMT

According to The New York Times, Iran can also use the missile stockpiles in non-operational sites by transferring them via mobile launchers.

Hezbollah planning to occupy Beirut, push out hopes of normalization with Israel

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:40:38 GMT

According to sources in the security establishment, Hezbollah is convinced that Israel is plotting a move to divide Lebanon, during which the Lebanese state would lose large areas of territory.

Approximately 2 million jobs lost in Iran due to war as internet blackout enters fourth month - NYT

BY ASHER SMITH — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:56:04 GMT

Businesses across Iran have begun laying off workers as the country’s economy struggles under the combined pressure of war-related disruptions, sanctions, and infrastructure damage.

‘You cannot have it both ways’: Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges US to back regime change in Iran

BY ALEX WINSTON — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:47:33 GMT

Speaking at the POLITICO Security Summit in Washington DC, Pahlavi said Western governments had spent years pursuing a failed strategy of appeasement that ultimately emboldened Tehran.

Saudi Arabia launched secret attacks on Iran during Operation Epic Fury

BY REUTERS — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:24:07 GMT

The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder.

Trump: '100% confident' Iran will stop enriching uranium, will hand over remaining stockpiles

BY JAMES GENN AND IDAN KWELLER — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:33:47 GMT

Trump said that Iran has pledged to stop enriching uranium and is "100% confident" that they will comply, while stressing the US will never let Iran possess a nuclear bomb.

Donald Trump 'very disappointed' with Kurdish opposition groups following US backing - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:01:01 GMT

Trump said he was disappointed, apparently referring to weapons transfers involving Kurdish opposition groups. He claimed that only “some guns with ammunition” had been sent.

Kuwait captured four IRGC-linked operatives who infiltrated their territory, Foreign Ministry says

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:08:23 GMT

Kuwait condemned the IRGC's actions, decrying them as a hostile infringement upon their sovereign territory, while demanding that the Islamic Republic of Iran halt its hostile acts.

Iranian-backed militias search Iraq for 'Zionist-American' base in show of force - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:24 GMT

Reports of a secret Israeli base in Iraq have now led Baghdad to feel it must do something and stage a show of force, resulting in Iranian-backed militias sending forces to southern Iraq.

Hezbollah leader vows to never surrender, calls for Lebanon to withdraw from negotiations

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:35:40 GMT

Qassem asserted the terror group's commitment to remaining on the battlefield, saying Lebanon would not return to the state of affairs that existed before March 2.

Israel sent Iron Dome to UAE during Iran war, Huckabee confirms

BY SHOSHANA BAKER — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:10:58 GMT

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed that Israel sent Iron Dome batteries to the UAE during the Iran war, marking a major step in cooperation between the two countries.

Trump 'seriously considering resuming war' after latest Iranian proposal - report

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Tue, 12 May 2026 05:45:17 GMT

CNN reported that the latest Iranian proposal, which Trump called "unacceptable," is pushing Trump into believing he must resume the war against the regime.

US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China as part of Economic Fury

BY REUTERS — Tue, 12 May 2026 03:24:43 GMT

The State Department also announced a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the disruption of the financial mechanisms of the IRGC.

UAE targeted Iran's Lavan Island refinery during secret attacks against Islamic regime - report

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Tue, 12 May 2026 01:38:14 GMT

The Emirati government didn't publicly confirm its participation in the strikes against Iran, which were done before the current ceasefire started.

Houthis still using Iranian components in missiles, expanding arsenal

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:33:27 GMT

Anti-ship, surface-to-air, and ballistic missiles are among these weapons, demonstrating that the Houthis now possess a range of advanced offensive capabilities.

Iraqi PM-designate caught between US endorsement, militia violence - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 11 May 2026 19:09:52 GMT

The endorsement is contingent on Ali al-Zaidi excluding Iran-backed militias from his potential government, a move that could prompt those militias to fight back.

US op. in Iran would expand beyond escorting vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says

BY SHIR PERETS AND JAMES GENN AND AMICHAI STEIN — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:01:06 GMT

The ceasefire between the US and Iran is on "life support," Trump said on Monday.

Lebanon asks US to pressure Israel to halt attacks and operations

BY REUTERS — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:02:32 GMT

Hostilities have continued since Trump declared a ceasefire on April 16, mostly in south Lebanon, where Israel is occupying a self-declared security zone.

Turkey’s changing regional policy is a sign of stability, but Israel is wary - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:35:49 GMT

Today, Ankara appears to have changed course. It backs the new Syrian government and has appeared to support the Syrian Democratic Forces’ integration into the new Syrian security forces.

Confronting the Iranian regime’s ideological warfare strategy against Israel and the West

BY DR. DAN DIKER — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:17:39 GMT

The lesson of October 7 is what Israel’s enemies have been teaching us since 1979: they are prosecuting a forever war.

Karachi Women’s March takes place under restrictions on clothing, slogans, LGBTQ content

BY ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:09:37 GMT

The incident triggered strong criticism, including allegations of police misconduct and unlawful detention of activists.

Gazans increasingly support a two-state solution, majority have unfavorable opinion of Iran - poll

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:19:19 GMT

A recent poll shows a rise in Palestinian support for a two-state solution, with Gaza leading, while opposition to normalization with Israel remains strong across the territories.

Iran insists latest proposal is 'generous' despite Trump’s rejection

BY SHOSHANA BAKER — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:23:50 GMT

"Our demand is legitimate: we are calling for an end to the war" said Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei.