White House eyes Iran’s parliament speaker Ghalibaf as potential US-backed leader, Politico reports Reuters
Exclusive-Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say Reuters
Journalist who investigated Erdogan’s son jailed on 'disinformation' charges in Turkey Human rights organizations warn Ari’s detention signals a broader campaign against journalists probing government corruption and elite networks. Turkey
US proposes Vance-Ghalibaf talks with Turkey as one intermediary: Source Iran has yet to respond to the proposal, the source said, as the US announced it was pausing strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for five days. Iran
Meet Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, IRGC-vetted figure at center of US talks Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as one of the Islamic Republic’s most visible figures amid the conflict. Iran
Lebanon scrambles to contain tensions over displacement as Israel ups threats Displaced Shiites are facing growing resentment from host communities in areas outside of Hezbollah’s control in Lebanon amid uncertainty over their return to southern Lebanon, where Israeli attacks and advances signal a potential ground invasion. Lebanon