The groups most opposed to the current government no longer see the external enemy as the principal danger; they see it inside the country itself.

Trump said Gulf states urged a brief delay of planned US military action by “two or three days,” citing progress toward a deal to keep nuclear weapons out of Tehran’s hands.

In practice, the rise of such a notorious, lethal figure underscores that these enforcers exist for one purpose alone: the preservation of the regime.

The assessment in Jerusalem is that there’s a 50-50 likelihood of renewed fighting against Iran in the coming days.

US President Donald Trump explains his hardline stance toward Tehran as negotiations remain stuck in the mud.

While the world focuses on missiles, drones, ceasefires and headlines, a much larger picture is emerging in the background.

On the growing uncertainty in Jerusalem over possible American decisions in the conflict with Iran, and Israel’s preparations for a renewed military escalation in the coming days.

Kurdish sources told Israeli media that Washington encouraged plans for action against Tehran, then blocked them under pressure.

At the height of Operation Roaring Lion, Netanyahu reportedly flew secretly to the UAE — only 250 kilometers from Iran. High-level Israeli-Emirati wartime cooperation has now been confirmed for the first time.