January 22, 2026 Trump pressures UK over Hamas-linked figure as US intel flags potential terror threat U.S. Treasury sanctioned Zaher Birawi, 64, alleging the Britain-based activist serves as a Hamas senior official through a Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad leadership role.
January 21, 2026 US begins transferring ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq amid security transition U.S. forces moved 150 ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq as CENTCOM began a transfer operation involving up to 7,000 radical prisoners.
January 21, 2026 Iran will retaliate 'with everything we have' if US attacks, senior diplomat warns More than 4,500 protesters killed in Iran as foreign minister threatens forceful response to potential U.S. military strikes in escalating regional crisis.
January 20, 2026 Armed militias fire heavy machine guns through Tehran streets in deadly night attacks Iran protests entered day 24 with 4,519 confirmed deaths. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei backs security forces amid nationwide demonstrations.
January 20, 2026 Gunfire rings out in Tehran as Hezbollah seen with machine guns Lebanese Hezbollah and Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces seen in Tehran using machine guns mounted on Toyotas. (Credit: NCRI-US)
January 20, 2026 Israeli UN ambassador sends stark warning to Iran amid growing unrest Israel warns Iran not to test its military readiness amid tensions over ballistic missiles and nuclear capabilities following summer 2025 operations.
January 20, 2026 Trump floats ‘Board of Peace’ to replace UN, signals major global power shift President Donald Trump invited dozens of countries including Russia, China, and Ukraine to join his Board of Peace initiative, with a signing ceremony planned for Davos, Switzerland.
January 20, 2026 ISIS fighters break free from Syrian jail amid chaotic government handover U.S. military boosts regional presence with F-15 fighter jets and USS Abraham Lincoln deployment as ISIS prison break highlights security risks amid Syria's political realignment.
January 19, 2026 Trump invites Putin, Lukashenko to join Gaza 'Board of Peace,' Russia and Belarus say Trump extends invitations to multiple countries, including Russia and Belarus, to join his proposed "Board of Peace" for Gaza oversight initiative.
January 19, 2026 Top GOP senator says Syria ceasefire welcome but actions must match words Syria reaches fragile ceasefire with Kurdish forces as U.S. senator warns about reported crimes by government troops during military operation against SDF.