Middle East - Page 115

January 20, 2026

Armed militias fire heavy machine guns through Tehran streets in deadly night attacks

Iran protests entered day 24 with 4,519 confirmed deaths. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei backs security forces amid nationwide demonstrations.

January 20, 2026

Gunfire rings out in Tehran as Hezbollah seen with machine guns

Lebanese Hezbollah and Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces seen in Tehran using machine guns mounted on Toyotas. (Credit: NCRI-US)

January 20, 2026

Israeli UN ambassador sends stark warning to Iran amid growing unrest

Israel warns Iran not to test its military readiness amid tensions over ballistic missiles and nuclear capabilities following summer 2025 operations.

January 20, 2026

Trump floats ‘Board of Peace’ to replace UN, signals major global power shift

President Donald Trump invited dozens of countries including Russia, China, and Ukraine to join his Board of Peace initiative, with a signing ceremony planned for Davos, Switzerland.

January 20, 2026

ISIS fighters break free from Syrian jail amid chaotic government handover

U.S. military boosts regional presence with F-15 fighter jets and USS Abraham Lincoln deployment as ISIS prison break highlights security risks amid Syria's political realignment.

January 19, 2026

Trump invites Putin, Lukashenko to join Gaza 'Board of Peace,' Russia and Belarus say

Trump extends invitations to multiple countries, including Russia and Belarus, to join his proposed "Board of Peace" for Gaza oversight initiative.

January 19, 2026

Top GOP senator says Syria ceasefire welcome but actions must match words

Syria reaches fragile ceasefire with Kurdish forces as U.S. senator warns about reported crimes by government troops during military operation against SDF.

January 19, 2026

World Economic Forum boots Iranian foreign minister from Davos summit amid deadly crackdown on protesters

World Economic Forum withdraws Iranian foreign minister's Davos invitation amid deadly nationwide protests that have killed thousands of civilians.

January 18, 2026

Keane warns Iran's leadership to take Trump 'at his word' as military assets move into region

Retired Gen. Jack Keane warns Iran's leaders to take Trump "at his word" on accountability threats as U.S. positions military assets amid deadly protests.

January 18, 2026

Trump’s leadership creates 'rare opportunity' for change in Iran, former Iranian political prisoner says

A former Iranian political prisoner says President Trump's leadership could free the country as massive protests challenge the brutal regime, calling the moment a "historical test."