Sirens have increased even as barrage sizes shrink; Israeli officials say Tehran may be dispersing launches to keep more civilians near shelters, wear down daily life and widen alert zones with cluster

Greek-operated Patriot battery intercepts Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Saudi oil infrastructure; first operational use by Greek personnel since deployment in 2021 under bilateral defense agreement

Air defenses activated across Gulf states as Iranian launches trigger sirens in Haifa and beyond; alerts issued only for Golan and front-line areas, raising questions after no prior warning in several northern communities

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has used social media to taunt the US and Israel and project strength during the war; after Ali Larijani’s killing, he is now being mentioned as a possible successor in Iran’s leadership

From drills on strategic Gulf islands to repression at home and power struggles in Tehran, a former fighter reveals how the Revolutionary Guards operate with one goal, preserving the regime at any cost

An IDF paramedic and high school educator, serving nearly 400 days in reserves, continues teaching his students over Zoom from combat zones in Lebanon and Syria, saying the bond gives strength to both sides and keeps the next generation grounded

Protesters shouted at the Australian prime minister and home affairs minister during an Eid al-Fitr visit to a Sydney mosque; a worshipper was removed by security; tensions linked to the Gaza war and a ban on a Muslim group; Albanese: ‘The visit was incredibly positive’

CBS reports Pentagon is making detailed preparations for a possible ground operation, including troop positioning and detention planning, as Marines head to the region and Trump leaves military options open despite public denials