June 17, 2026 View from the Gulf: Iran targeted Arabs and Jews alike — antisemitism does Tehran's work From the United Arab Emirates, the view is clear: Tehran attacks Muslims and Jews together, and the Abraham Accords are stronger for it.
June 17, 2026 Smithsonian urged to withdraw from retreat with workshop run by educator with history of extreme rhetoric NAVI urges Smithsonian's NMAAHC to skip academic retreat over concerns about workshop leader Ismael Jimenez's alleged anti-Israel comments and curriculum.
June 15, 2026 Netanyahu's Israel grapples with Trump-Iran deal as details remain unclear Defense Minister Katz says IDF will remain in Lebanon security zones as Israeli leaders debate Trump-Iran deal's impact on national security interests.
June 15, 2026 Trump may have won a strategic pause in Iran. Now comes the hard part President Trump announces U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to end conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but securing peace remains uncertain.
June 15, 2026 Iran’s regime spins nuclear and Strait of Hormuz deal with Trump as victory over US, Israel Trump announces U.S.-Iran MOU to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program while Iranian media claims victory over Washington.
June 14, 2026 Trump announces peace deal with Iran, declares Strait of Hormuz will reopen: 'Let the oil flow!' President Trump announces U.S.-Iran peace deal, authorizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the naval blockade with a signing set for Friday.
June 14, 2026 Israel fears Trump weary of ‘highly suspicious’ Netanyahu and could 'flip' amid Iran deal: analyst An analyst says fears are growing in Jerusalem that President Trump could flip on Netanyahu amid U.S.-Iran deal tensions, with strikes in Beirut complicating talks.
June 14, 2026 IDF announces elimination of Hezbollah commander behind murder of 5 American soldiers Israel eliminates senior Hezbollah commander Ali Musa Daqduq, accused of orchestrating the 2007 kidnapping and murder of five American soldiers.
June 13, 2026 UNRWA fires 70 Gaza staffers amid allegations of Hamas ties, says terminations not admission of guilt The UNRWA fired 70 Gaza staff members amid long-standing Israeli claims the agency collaborates with Hamas, though it says dismissals are not an admission.
June 12, 2026 Expert warns of 'general escalation' of fighting if Houthis resume Red Sea campaign State Department calls Houthi Red Sea shipping ban unacceptable as experts warn of potential escalation and Israeli and U.S. strikes on Yemen targets.