Top US senator: No F-35 jets for Turkey until Russia's S-400 missiles 'gone' Republican Sen. Jim Risch made the statement during the nomination hearing for Tom Barrack to be the next US ambassador to Turkey. Barrack emphasized Ankara's strategic role in countering Iran in the region and promoting stability in Syria. Turkey
Analysis Is Iran's warning it could go nuclear after Trump's threat a bluff or more? The warning, which was issued by a moderate politician known for his pragmatist negotiating skills, underscored how the dynamics between Tehran and Washington are becoming increasingly volatile. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Spain arrests 3 suspects accused of supplying Hezbollah with drone parts This is the second time in under a year that Spanish authorities have arrested individuals with links to Hezbollah. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
US sanctions UAE, China firms in crackdown on Iranian drone supplies The Justice Department also announced criminal charges against two Iranian nationals and an Iranian company over their alleged roles in the drone-procurement network. Iran
After major arms sales, Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar: What to know The president is urging Gulf countries to increase their investment in the US after a series of bilateral economic and defense deals in recent months. Saudi Arabia
Analysis How criticism of Trump may have sunk Netanyahu's Shin Bet nominee Sen. Lindsey Graham’s objection to Eli Sharvit’s nomination as the new Shin Bet chief may have been a key factor in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to rescind the appointment on Tuesday. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
