#New Iran's Foreign Minister is set to visit Islamabad today, according to government source in Pakistan
Michael Horowitz
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An Iranian delegation is planning to arrive tomorrow in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, despite sending mixed messages, according to two senior Iranian officials quoted by the NYT
The spokesperson of #Iran's military operations room says Iran is rescinding its previous decision to allow a limited number of oil tankers and commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, due to the continuation of the US blockade
Trump says in an interview with Fox that he believes he can get a deal with #Iran by monday. He says Iran is negotiating now, and that he would "ideally" take Iran's oil if Tehran is unwilling to make an agreement
#Breaking: Israeli media reports Israel targeted Ali Larijani overnight. The result of the attack is being investigated.
Fire in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, following an Iranian drone attack
#Breaking an official with the EU naval mission Aspides says vessels have been receiving transmission from Iran's revolutionary guards saying no ship is allowed to pass the strait of Hormuz
Iran's defense minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are reportedly killed in Israeli strikes — Reuters
#Breaking | Trump tells Iranians: “When we are finished, take over your government, it will be yours to take. This will probably be your only chance for generations.”
#Breaking | President Trump says the US military has begun major combat operations in Iran, a short time ago.
The US authorized the departure of non-emergency personnel and family members from Israel due to "safety risks".
Zelenskiy says he thinks a new trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia will take place in early March
The US Embassy in Lebanon evacuated dozens of its employees today via Rafik Hariri International Airport as a precautionary measure in light of anticipated regional developments, according to information obtained by Lebanese news channel LBCI.
The UAE says it has successfully thwarted organized cyber attacks of a "terrorist nature" that targeted its digital infrastructure and vital sectors in an attempt to "destabilize the nation and disrupt essential services"
US removing guardrails from proposed Saudi nuclear deal, document says www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US removing guardrails from proposed Saudi nuclear deal, document says
Trump has told Congress he is pursuing a civil nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia that does not include non-proliferation safeguards the U.S. has long said would ensure the kingdom does not develop nuclea...
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White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt says there are “many arguments one could make” for a strike on Iran. She says Tehran “would be wise to make a deal.”
U.S. Smuggled Thousands of Starlink Terminals Into Iran After Protest Crackdown www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Exclusive | U.S. Smuggled Thousands of Starlink Terminals Into Iran After Protest Crackdown
The Trump administration covertly sent terminals into Iran in an effort to keep dissidents online following Tehran’s stifling of internet access.
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Unpacking Netanyahu’s rush to Washington My new long-read analysis en.majalla.com/node/329612/...
Unpacking Netanyahu’s rush to Washington
His meeting with Trump on 11 February, moved up a full week from its original date and just after talks began between Iran and the US, isn't a routine consultation between allies—it's an intervention
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Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran's national security council, will visit Oman on Tuesday
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright will soon travel to Venezuela to meet its leaders and discuss the future of its state-run oil company
Israel warns Trump: We may act alone if Iran crosses ballistic missile red line www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
Israel may strike Iran alone, defense officials warn US | The Jerusalem Post
“We told the Americans we will strike alone if Iran crosses the red line we set on ballistic missiles,” the source said, adding that Israel is not yet at that threshold.
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I thought Canadians were nice. How Mark Carney stole my book idea, named the geopolitical rupture of our time, and told America to buzz off—all in one Davos speech. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
Iranian Foreign Minister on negotiating with the US: "We need to see preconditions and an agenda first" "We are ready for negotiations, but we are also ready for war"
Israel says Hamas may soon cede Gaza to technocrats, but will keep grip on Strip www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-...
Israel says Hamas may soon cede Gaza to technocrats, but will keep grip on Strip
Disarmament seen as unlikely without years-long military campaign, security official says, adding that terror group's civil servants and police force could take year to replace
timesofisrael.com
Iran 'Practically Naked' If US Attacks, But Can Retaliate With Force With some of my thoughts on hashtag#Iran's remaining military capabilities. www.rferl.org/a/iran-us-is...
Iran 'Practically Naked' If US Attacks, But Can Retaliate With Force
Iran would be unable to repel a possible US air attack but has the capability to retaliate against US military and commercial interests in the region, experts said.
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President Trump says "It's time to look for new leadership in #Iran", in a Politico interview
Iran vs US: Is Trump bluffing to buy time, or really climbing down the escalation ladder? I explore the question in my latest newsletter open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
Trump when asked if military action on Iran is off the table: We will watch and see what the process is and go from there