Middle East - Page 71

January 23, 2026

Iran's top prosecutor criticizes Trump's announcement that 800+ executions were halted: 'Completely false'

Iran’s top prosecutor Mohammad Movahedi is criticizing an announcement from President Donald Trump that Iran recently canceled more than 800 executions.

January 23, 2026

Trump threatens Iran with crushing response as Tehran denies halting protest executions

Iran's top prosecutor denies Trump's claim that Tehran halted mass executions under U.S. pressure as American naval forces head toward the region.

January 22, 2026

ISIS fighters still at large after Syrian prison break, contributing to volatile security situation

ISIS prisoners escaped from a northeastern Syria prison, and some remain unaccounted for after chaos made tracking impossible, according to Syria analyst Nanar Hawach.

January 22, 2026

Trump pressures UK over Hamas-linked figure as US intel flags potential terror threat

U.S. Treasury sanctioned Zaher Birawi, 64, alleging the Britain-based activist serves as a Hamas senior official through a Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad leadership role.

January 21, 2026

US begins transferring ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq amid security transition

U.S. forces moved 150 ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq as CENTCOM began a transfer operation involving up to 7,000 radical prisoners.

January 21, 2026

Iran will retaliate 'with everything we have' if US attacks, senior diplomat warns

More than 4,500 protesters killed in Iran as foreign minister threatens forceful response to potential U.S. military strikes in escalating regional crisis.

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.