Haniyeh Killing Iran

Oil prices drop over 4% after report Israel won’t target Iran’s oil facilities

Oil futures dropped by more than 4% on Tuesday, with U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at their lowest in about two weeks after a report that Israel will not attack key oil facilities in Iran.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

How China’s Iran support could spark a Persian Gulf energy war

Washington has to be concerned that Beijing sees an opportunity to deny or at least restrict Middle East energy to others.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Ex-soldier used Facebook to make first contact with Iran, court hears

The ex-soldier created "completely fake" documents to get the Iranians to trust him, the court heard.

Deadly strikes at Gaza hospital as Israel potentially signals Iran attack response

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly signaled a potential response to Iran's missile attacks. This comes as more details emerge about an Israeli attack at a Gaza hospital. CBS ...

Richard V. Secord, Middleman in Iran-Contra Scandal, Is Dead at 92

A war hero and a former Air Force general, he denied wrongdoing for his role in the Reagan-era shipment of arms to Iran to support Nicaraguan rebels.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Iraq militias step up Israel attacks as Iran looks to junior proxies

Analysts suggest proxies in Syria, Iraq and Yemen fighting hidden conflict could be targets for Israel as it considers retaliation against Tehran. Iran-linked militias in Iraq have launched about ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Why America's THAAD defense deployment to Israel is a 'gamble' in Iran conflict

Around 100 U.S. troops will soon be on active duty in Israel to help defend the country against the potent missile threat from Iran and its regional allies.

The Taliban say they are investigating reports of Afghan casualties on the Iran border

World - ABC News - October 17

The entanglement myth: The US has options to stay out of an Israel-Iran conflict

To prevent the U.S. from entanglement in an Israeli-Iranian fight, the Biden administration could use its influence, through sanctions and denial of military assistance, to limit Israel’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

U.S. Bombs Weapons Caches of Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen

Air Force B-2 bombers struck five underground weapons facilities in what may be a signal from the Biden administration to Iran.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war

Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 17

The West must offer an ultimatum to Iran: Free your people or face attack

With its recent missile attack on Israel, Iran has stoked more tension and danger in the Middle East, but it has also given Israel and the West the opportunity to obtain the ultimate security ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Prosecutors in Iran target newspaper over its cartoon mocking internet restrictions

An Iranian newspaper implying that the public needed to have the patience of the Biblical figure Job in waiting for President Masoud Pezeshkian to lift restrictions on the internet now faces ...

World - ABC News - October 18

Biden on Israel's plans to respond to Iran attack, Middle East peace

President Biden spoke to reporters before departing Germany. Mr. Biden commented on the potential to move forward with cease-fires in Lebanon and Gaza after Israel's operation that killed Hamas' ...

Lebanon Issues Rare Criticism of Iran Over ‘Blatant Interference’

Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, summoned Tehran’s envoy over reported comments by a senior Iranian official on a U.N. resolution deemed a precondition for a cease-fire.

World - The New York Times - October 18

Iran: Fight against Israel continues after Hamas leader's death

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Strike on Netanyahu home 'a signal' Iran proxies not incapacitated, expert says

A recent drone strike targeting the home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending "a signal" that Iran-backed militant groups are not "incapacitated," despite losing senior ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Purported leaked US intelligence appears to show Israel’s plans for attack on Iran

The documents posted on social media have markings that would indicate that they originated from the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA).

Leaked U.S. Intelligence Suggests Israel Is Preparing to Strike Iran

American officials are trying to determine the source of the leak, which describes military drills and weapons placement, and how damaging it might be.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

US investigates leaked documents alleging Israel plans to attack Iran

US officials say documents appear to be legitimate and House speaker says leak is very concerning. The US government is investigating an unauthorised release of classified documents that assess ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

U.S. Investigates Intelligence Leak About Israel's Plans for Attacking Iran

Two highly classified reports about Israel’s preparations for striking Iran were posted online by a pro-Iran site.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

U.S. investigating leak of documents showing Israeli plans for Iran strike

U.S. officials say an investigation is underway after what appear to be top secret documents detailing Israel's plans for a military strike on Iran in response to a missile attack earlier this ...

Iran aided Russia against Ukraine. Now it needs to call in the favor

Iran could do with assistance from its powerful ally, Russia. The extent to which Moscow can — and will — help is uncertain, however.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Seven Israelis arrested for alleged spying on military sites for Iran

Authorities say group gathered intelligence on air base, air defences and power plant over two years

World - Financial Times - October 21

Israeli police say 7 citizens arrested, accused of spying for Iran

Israeli police say they've "dismantled a spy network" that sent Iran photos and video "of numerous IDF bases across Israel, ports, and energy infrastructure."

Network of Israeli citizens arrested after spying for Iran, police say

Suspects are accused of photographing and collecting information about Israeli bases and facilities. Middle East crisis – live updates Israeli police and the Shin Bet domestic intelligence ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

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