U.S. military launches task force to restrict Iran's land-based arms trade
CENTCOM said it launched the intra-agency Task Force Iron Gate on Saturday in an effort to 'constrain Iran's ability to replenish its military'
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Heavy rains leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza: local authorities
Heavy rain on Saturday flooded tens of thousands of displaced people's tents in war-devastated Gaza, Palestinian authorities said, leaving them without shelter. In a statement, the Hamas-run government media office said that about "70,000 tents sheltering tens of thousands of
Heavy rain floods tents housing Gaza displaced people, aid shortages hamper response
By Dawoud Abu Alkas and Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA/CAIRO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Heavy rains have flooded tens of thousands of tents housing displaced Palestinians crammed into encampments across the Gaza Strip, washing away shelters and soaking blankets and mattresses, local
Exclusive-Expanding on naval blockade, US military looks to restrict Iranian land commerce
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - After a months-long naval blockade on Iran, the US military is setting up a task force to bolster Washington's efforts to restrict Tehran's movement of advanced weapons systems and other sanctioned material across its land borders
Son of Iran's ousted shah takes controversial prize
The son of the ousted shah of Iran on Saturday received a "Freedom Prize" in Frankfurt awarded to the Iranian people in a ceremony that critics said was illegitimate. Some 18,000 demonstrators, many chanting support and waving pre-revolutionary Iranian flags, greeted Reza
Airstrikes on a market in southwestern Yemen kill at least 30, Houthis say
Yemen's Saudi-backed government denies carrying out airstrikes and blames the Iran-backed Houthis, who accuse Saudi Arabia of bombing the market. The Associated Press could not independently verify either account
Trump says U.S. carried out 'minor' strikes on Iranian air defense system
Iran's state media reported two explosions near a crucial waterway for oil shipments, marking the first U.S. strikes since the Republican defeat in Tuesday's midterms. Regional officials said Iran was reviewing Qatar-brokered proposals to end the war
As COP31 comes to Turkey, satellites reveal a landfill methane problem
By Ali Kucukgocmen SEYMEN, Turkey, Nov 7 (Reuters) - In the countryside west of Istanbul, trucks line up to empty mixed household waste from the city of 16 million people onto a vast landscape of decomposing rubbish, where landfill gas is captured to generate electricity at a
Iran says forces 'stronger' than at beginning of war
Iran said on Saturday its military had grown "stronger" since the outset of its war with the United States, as mediators including Qatar worked to prevent any return to fighting after months of deadlock in the conflict. Washington also offered a $20 million reward for
Qatar says its mediation efforts between US and Iran continue to prevent escalation
Nov 7 (Reuters) - Qatar's Prime Minister said the country's mediation efforts between the US and Iran were continuing to prevent the situation in the region from spiraling out of control, Al Jazeera TV reported on Saturday. The USadministration remained willing to find a
US offers $20 mn reward for info on 'Iran's nuclear program': CENTCOM
Washington is offering a $20 million reward "and possible relocation" for information about Iran's nuclear program, the US military said Friday, as President Donald Trump reiterated Tehran wants to make a deal to end the war. A State Department program, Rewards for Justice,
Two missiles strike Iran's Qeshm Island, Tasnim news agency says
CAIRO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency said on Saturday initial reports indicated that two missiles had struck Qeshm Island, adding there was no official information on possible damage. Tasnim said further details would be released once relevant
Macklemore says US venues rejected his Free Palestine tour
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, Nov 6 (Reuters) - American rapper Macklemore, an outspoken critic of Israel's war in Gaza, said on Friday that majorUS concert venues including New York's Madison Square Garden refused to book his Free Palestine tour that just concluded three dates
Report: Russia in talks to supply Iran with advanced air defense systems
According to recent reports, Tehran has signaled a willingness to resume negotiations with Washington while pursuing closer military ties with Moscow
US Treasury sanctions Canadian money services firms over Iran-related transactions
WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The US Treasury said on Friday that it had imposed financial sanctions on eight money services firms based in Canada that it alleges have facilitated transactions with sanctioned Iranian entities. The sanctions effectively cut the firms off from
West Bank IDF chief knew of Jericho settler entry, didn't alert commanders, sources say
Sources said the head of the IDF Central Command coordinated with settler leaders and sought to keep senior field commanders in the dark until the families had entered the homes in a move that diverted three platoons from routine missions
Iran turns to Putin as war, US election reshape strategic calculations
A Kremlin meeting with Iran's top security official coupled with reports of new arms deals amid looming war demonstrate Tehran's push to turn vulnerability into strategic leverage.
Syria aiding Saudi Arabia with military advice and training amid Houthi attacks, sources say
A defense pact signed during Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Riyadh formalizes military cooperation, while Washington has warned Damascus against being drawn into the wider regional war
Syria aids Saudi Arabia with military advice and training amid Houthi attacks, sources say
By Timour Azhari and Feras Dalatey RIYADH, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Syria is aiding Riyadh with military advice and training as Saudi Arabia comes under attack by Yemen's Houthis, and has sent a limited number of military personnel to the kingdom, two Syrian military sources and a
As Trump weighs Iran strikes, possible nuclear opening emerges
Sticking points include Iran's highly enriched uranium and lack of access for international inspectors.