Khamenei's Funeral Turns National Mourning Into a Test of Iran's Political Continuity
Iran's state funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei is more than ceremony: a managed display of continuity amid war, succession doubt and fragile diplomacy.
Marcus Reeve 5 min read
Former Israeli Security Figures Urge Inquiry Into Possible Gaza War Crimes
More than 30 ex-officials reportedly called on the attorney general to investigate alleged war crimes in Gaza, adding pressure on accountability from voices with national-security backgrounds.
Marcus Reeve 4 min read
Ancient Tyre Counts the Cost as Fragile Lebanese Ceasefire Holds
The Unesco-listed port city is trying to rebuild after weeks of Israeli airstrikes, but residents remain wary that the latest pause in fighting will last.
Marcus Reeve 5 min read
Iran and US agree memorandum to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz
Mediators say a 14-point understanding, due to be signed in Switzerland, would end more than 100 days of fighting, lift the US naval blockade and extend a ceasefire that reaches into Lebanon.
Marcus Reeve 8 min read