Middle East
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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.
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IDF strikes 100-plus Hezbollah sites in Southern Lebanon
May 26, 2026 — IDF strikes 100-plus Hezbollah sites in Southern Lebanon. One operation consisted of several strikes carried out within seconds.
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IRGC claims it shot down MQ-9 reaper drone fired at F-35 and intel drone over Iranian airspace
May 26, 2026 — IRGC claims it shot down MQ-9 reaper drone, fired at F-35 and intel drone over Iranian airspace. The IRGC added that it reserved the “legitimate and definite” right to retaliate against any ceasefire violations by the US, state media reported.
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Israel has drawn near final stages of their cursed demise Khamenei says in latest statement
May 26, 2026 — Israel has ‘drawn near final stages of their cursed demise,’ Khamenei says in latest statement. Khamenei threatened US bases across the Middle East, claimed Israel was nearing its demise, and praised Hezbollah’s operations against Israel.