Middle East
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Hamas disarmament almost impossible to bridge as gaps with BoP grow source tells Post
May 6, 2026 — Hamas disarmament ‘almost impossible to bridge’ as gaps with BoP grow, source tells ‘Post.’ An Israeli source told the Post that Israel is coordinating with the Board of Peace and the US administration to plan the next steps following Hamas’s refusal.
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Irans economy is on the brink of collapse
May 5, 2026 — Iran’s economy is on the brink of collapse. The war and the naval blockade are crushing the Iranian economy: inflation of about 70%, industry is shut down, the internet is down and unemployment is breaking records; Will this lead the Revolutionary Guards to compromise or to war?
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Irans nuclear weapon timeline barely set back despite US-Israeli strikes sources say
May 5, 2026 — Iran’s nuclear weapon timeline barely set back despite US-Israeli strikes, sources say. The timeline for Iran to build a nuclear weapon has not changed since last summer, indicating that impeding Tehran’s nuclear program may require destroying its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
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Is Irans regime losing control Khamenei rumors fuel command crisis expert says
May 5, 2026 — Is Iran’s regime losing control? Khamenei rumors fuel command crisis, expert says. Amid rumors over Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition, Iran expert Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin said opposition efforts should cooperate with Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to mobilize Iranians.
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Over 92 of Gaza Envelope residents have returned homereport
May 5, 2026 — Over 92% of Gaza Envelope residents have returned home—report. Four of the most devastated communities during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks are in advanced stages of reconstruction.
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US Project Freedom to clear ships from Hormuz
May 4, 2026 — US: Project Freedom to clear ships from Hormuz. Trump says U.S. will guide neutral ships out of Strait of Hormuz in humanitarian move, warns any interference will be met with force.
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Palestinian soccer chief refuses to shake hands with Israel federation VP at FIFA event
May 1, 2026 — Palestinian soccer chief refuses to shake hands with Israel federation VP at FIFA event. Jibril Rajoub accuses FIFA president of failing to understand the ‘deep suffering’ of the Palestinian people after Infantino urged the two men to ‘give hope to the children’
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Pezeshkian Ghalibaf look to fire FM Araghchi over allegiance to IRGC commander - report
May 1, 2026 — Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf look to fire FM Araghchi over allegiance to IRGC commander – report. Pezeshkian and Ghalibaf believe Araghchi has been acting as little more than an assistant to Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the IRGC, informed sources told Iran International.
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Irans pressure point Internal control economic strain and strategic timing
May 1, 2026 — Iran’s pressure point: Internal control, economic strain and strategic timing. A convergence of security crackdowns, economic vulnerability and political uncertainty raises questions about the regime’s long-term stability
