Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would trigger war, amid deadly protests, internet shutdowns, and growing speculation over possible US military action against Tehran

As demonstrations sweep Iran, opposition leader Reza Pahlavi calls for targeted action against the Revolutionary Guard, tougher economic pressure and restored internet access to support protesters demanding an end to clerical rule

Iran faces its deadliest unrest in years after a rights group reported more than 500 deaths in nationwide protests. As security forces intensify their crackdown, Tehran has warned the US and Israel against intervention, raising fears of regional escalation

A ramming and stabbing attack across northern Israel left two people dead on Friday, police said, as the suspect was shot and wounded by a civilian. The incident comes amid rising Israeli-Palestinian violence and military escalation

Iranian security forces have violently arrested Nobel laureate and women’s rights activist Narges Mohammadi, alarming supporters worldwide and prompting urgent calls for her safety, transparency over her whereabouts, and an end to Iran’s widening crackdown on dissent and peaceful activism

A toddler’s killing near a displaced families’ camp in southern Gaza has renewed scrutiny of Israel’s ceasefire commitments, civilian safety, and international efforts to transition the war-torn enclave toward a lasting political solution

Israel launched new air strikes on towns in southern Lebanon hours after unprecedented direct talks with Beirut, underscoring rising tensions over Hezbollah’s military reconstruction and the fragile ceasefire that has struggled to hold since late 2024

Public anger over unequal military service is driving Israel toward a critical showdown. A proposed draft law targeting Haredi exemptions has triggered protests, coalition turmoil, and warnings that the crisis may reshape Israel’s political landscape ahead of next year’s elections

The UN Committee Against Torture has released a damning assessment of Israel’s treatment of Palestinian detainees, citing evidence of organised torture, inhumane conditions, and possible crimes against humanity, despite persistent Israeli denials of wrongdoing

Israel’s strike on Beirut killed Hezbollah’s second-in-command Haytham Ali Tabatabai, sparking fears of renewed conflict as the group vows a response and Lebanese officials urge international intervention to halt escalating tensions

A Florida family grieving one son’s death by settlers is pleading for the release of 16-year-old Mohammed Ibrahim, detained in Israel for eight months. Lawmakers and rights groups are calling on U.S. leaders to secure his freedom

In a major advisory opinion, the ICJ declared Israel legally bound to allow UN aid into Gaza. The court dismissed Israel’s claims against UNRWA, stressing that humanitarian needs of Palestinians must be met despite political disputes