Saudi Arabia is currently working to build an international maritime coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea following a series of Houthi attacks, according to two people familiar with the deliberations who spoke on Wednesday. The coalition’s composition remains unfinalized while discussions continue with dozens of countries. Red Sea Security and Houthi Blockade … Read more
Mourners marched through the holy city of Najaf, Iraq, on Wednesday to follow the coffin of late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The event is part of a six-day funeral procession that began in Iran and crossed the border after Khamenei was killed on February 28 in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, according to reports from … Read more
The coffin of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, arrived in Najaf, Iraq, on July 7 following a series of funeral processions that began in Iran. The transition of the leader’s remains to this major Shi’ite holy site follows his death in a February 28 U.S.-Israeli strike, according to reporting by Reuters. Who Received … Read more
Three sons of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—Mostafa, Meysam, and Masoud—appeared at public funeral prayers in Tehran on July 5, 2026, to honor their father, who was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike on February 28. While other family members were present, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has succeeded him as Iran’s supreme leader, remained … Read more
Israel’s prime minister, defense minister, and military chief announced on June 23 that the military will continue operations in southern Lebanon to neutralize threats and maintain a security zone. Following a security discussion, the officials declared that the safety of Israeli citizens and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) personnel remains their primary, uncompromising objective. Did You … Read more
A senior Iranian official confirmed to reporters on June 14 that a final draft of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States has been reached. The proposed agreement outlines a roadmap for addressing Tehran’s nuclear program, the status of the Strait of Hormuz, and the potential easing of U.S. sanctions on Iranian … Read more