Middle East
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Iranians back online after months-long shutdown but still face heavy restrictions
May 29, 2026 — Iranians back online after months-long shutdown, but still face heavy restrictions. Tracking company says connectivity in Islamic Republic at around 86% capacity compared to before cutoff, which began during nationwide anti-regime protests in January
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As Israel widens war against Hezbollah northern town of Shlomi hunkers down
May 29, 2026 — As Israel widens war against Hezbollah, northern town of Shlomi hunkers down. While all residents evacuated due to Hezbollah attacks in 2023 have returned, the town’s ‘ordinary’ routine is disrupted by almost daily first-person view drones, rocket fire and explosions
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Jordanian school textbooks contain antisemitic anti-Zionist themes IMPACT-se finds
May 29, 2026 — Jordanian school textbooks contain antisemitic, anti-Zionist themes, IMPACT-se finds. IMPACT-se CEO Marcus Sheff described the findings as “concerning,” particularly due to Jordan’s status as a “key Western ally and one of Israel’s longest-standing peace partners.”
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Iran unearthing missiles buried in underground facilities
May 28, 2026 — Iran unearthing missiles buried in underground facilities. Satellite images show that Tehran has been using the ceasefire to clear access points to projectiles struck by U.S. and Israeli forces.
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Egypt is in the Gulf but it just wont fight alongside Israel and Iran knows it
May 28, 2026 — Egypt is in the Gulf, but it just won’t fight alongside Israel — and Iran knows it. Analysis: Egypt is deploying forces to defend Gulf states but refuses open integration with a US-Israel regional defense network, leaving gaps that Iran can exploit and limiting Cairo’s value as a security partner
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Islamic regime fires at four ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz
May 28, 2026 — Islamic regime fires at four ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The broadcaster alleged the ships attempted the journey to enter the Persian Gulf “without coordination with the security forces” at 12:35 am local time.
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US Iran trade strikes against military targets testing fragile ceasefire
May 28, 2026 — US, Iran trade strikes against military targets, testing fragile ceasefire. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the military site that was struck was an Iranian ground control station in Iran’s Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a drone.
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People will lose hope Iranians smuggle messages to Post begging Trump to return to war
May 27, 2026 — ‘People will lose hope’: Iranians smuggle messages to ‘Post’ begging Trump to return to war. “The people of Iran are in a very bad psychological state and have little hope for the future,” Z., an older Iranian professional, wrote.
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Rubio Memorandum with Iran could materialize today
May 26, 2026 — Rubio: Memorandum with Iran could materialize today. An agreement with Tehran will not affect Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah in Lebanon, said the secretary of state.
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Iran will play Trump and he will get his revenge US evangelical leader predicts
May 26, 2026 — Iran will play Trump, and he will get his revenge, US evangelical leader predicts. In an interview with JNS, Mike Evans says Tehran will betray any deal with Washington, prompting the president to “finish the job.”
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Israel Palestinians continue to reward terrorists with blood-money
May 26, 2026 — Israel: Palestinians continue to reward terrorists with ‘blood-money.’ The Palestinian Authority pays a one-time grant to incarcerated terrorists and to slain terrorists’ families.
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Trump calls on Saudi Arabia Qatar others to sign Abraham Accords
May 26, 2026 — Trump calls on Saudi Arabia, Qatar, others to sign Abraham Accords. The American leader said it would be an honor to see Iran join the peace treaty as well.