According to the Israeli newspaper Ma'ariv, the Trump administration is pushing for a "multi-stage" deal with Iran, prioritizing the nuclear file as the most urgent issue. The proposed plan suggests addressing the nuclear program in the first phase, while deferring negotiations on ballistic missiles and regional proxies to later stages. This diplomatic shift has prompted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to convene emergency security meetings with his inner circle. While Isra

South Korea has formally protested after the Russian Embassy in Seoul displayed a massive banner reading "Victory Will Be Ours" to mark the 4th anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. The diplomatic friction reached a boiling point on Monday, as Seoul described the move as an "illegal" glorification of aggression. The tension is further fueled by Russian Ambassador Georgi Zinoviev’s recent praise for North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region. W

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei clarified Monday that rumors of an "interim agreement" with the U.S. are baseless, asserting that "negotiations starting with dictates and prejudices will lead to no results." Speaking ahead of the upcoming Geneva talks, Baghaei emphasized that any diplomatic text must be a mutual product, reaffirming Iran's goal to lift "unjust sanctions" while maintaining transparency in its nuclear program. Baghaei also addressed the IA

A coalition of 14 Arab and Islamic nations, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, and Indonesia, has issued a fierce joint statement condemning U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee. The alliance rejected Huckabee's suggestion that Israel has a "Biblical right" to territories that could include parts of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Turkey, calling it a "flagrant violation" of international law and a grave threat to regional stability. The backlash was intensified by Huckabee’s comments t

The death of Nemesio Oseguera, famously known as "El Mencho," at the hands of the Mexican military on Sunday, has triggered a wave of "narco-blockades" across six states. Cartel gunmen set fire to vehicles and businesses, paralyzing major highways. The violence forced international airlines, including Air Canada and United, to cancel flights to the popular resort of Puerto Vallarta, where tourists watched in disbelief as black smoke filled the sky. While President Claudia She

In a high-stakes diplomatic gamble, Reuters reports that Iran is considering sending half of its highly enriched uranium stockpile abroad and downblending the rest. This "new concession" aims to secure a nuclear deal with the Trump administration that includes lifting crippling sanctions and recognizing Tehran's right to peaceful enrichment. U.S. officials, however, warn that this is the "last chance" before a massive military operation that could directly target Supreme Lead

According to a New York Times investigation based on interviews with high-ranking Iranian officials, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has established a resilient command structure to survive potential U.S. or Israeli strikes. The plan, dubbed "Succession Layers," requires every military and government leader to designate four alternates. Amidst this restructuring, Ali Larijani has emerged as the de facto ruler, overshadowing President Pezeshkian by taking charge of national securi

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a strategic vision during a cabinet meeting on Sunday, proposing a "Hexagon of Alliances" within and around the Middle East. This system aims to unite nations sharing a common vision to counter "radical axes," both Shiite and Sunni. Netanyahu emphasized that this cooperation is vital for the long-term survival and stability of the region in the face of mounting threats. The announcement follows a chilling assessment from U.S. Mideas

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, harshly criticized U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee for his recent comments endorsing a "Biblical right" for Israel to control vast territories across the Middle East. In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Huckabee suggested it would be "acceptable" for Israel to claim lands stretching from the Nile to the Euphrates, calling it territory given by God to a "chosen people." Tehran described these remarks as "extremist

February 22, 2026 – The Iranian regime is facing an existential crisis on two fronts. Internally, prestigious institutions like Sharif University of Technology are witnessing violent clashes as students chant "Death to the Dictator" during memorial services for slain protesters. Externally, the military pressure has reached a boiling point with the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Mediterranean, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln. Leaked reports suggest that President Do

The New York Times has issued a stark warning to the Trump administration, highlighting that a military operation against Iran would be far more complex and dangerous than the swift arrest of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. Experts, including Ali Vaez from the International Crisis Group, told the paper that there is no "low-cost or clean" military option, warning of significant American casualties that could haunt Trump during an election year. Unlike the exposed Venezuelan skie

Marking four years since the full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky told AFP on Sunday that Ukraine remains resilient, claiming the liberation of 300 sq km on the southern front. Zelensky revealed significant diplomatic pressure from both Washington and Moscow to relinquish the Donbas region in exchange for a swift peace deal—a proposal he firmly rejected. He insisted that any future ceasefire must be backed by the deployment of international or European troops alo

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi (R) meets with Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Geneva, Switzerland, Feb. 16, 2026. (Ministry of Information in Oman/Handout via Xinhua) CAIRO, Feb. (Xinhua) -- An Iranian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has arrived in Geneva for a second round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States, scheduled for Tuesday, with Oman serving as the medi

On Monday, February 16, 2026, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a stern condemnation of the Israeli Cabinet’s decision to designate occupied West Bank lands as "state property." The Kingdom characterized the move as a strategic plot to impose a new legal and administrative reality, aimed at consolidating occupation and dismantling the prospects for regional peace and stability. The Saudi statement emphasized that "Israel has no sovereignty over occupied Palestinian

Israeli authorities confirmed on Monday, February 16, 2026, that an indictment has been filed against an Israeli national suspected of operating as a mole for Iranian intelligence. According to Channel 12, the suspect collected detailed intelligence on former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, tracking his movements and gathering sensitive data in exchange for cryptocurrency payments. The Shin Bet (ISA) investigation revealed that the suspect was in direct contact with an Iranian

On Monday, February 16, 2026, Egypt condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli government's decision to resume land registration and settlement procedures in large parts of the occupied West Bank for the first time since 1967. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry described the move as a "blatant violation" of international law, specifically UN Security Council Resolution 2334 and the ICJ’s recent advisory opinion regarding the illegality of the occupation. Cairo warned that these

Iran’s National Security Chief, Ali Larijani, set a firm tone ahead of this week’s negotiations, stating that Tehran is ready for "fair" talks under IAEA supervision but has yet to provide any "written response" to U.S. demands. Larijani warned that diplomacy should not be used as a tool to impose non-nuclear issues, countering PM Netanyahu’s recent insistence on including ballistic missiles and regional proxies in any potential deal. On the ground, Foreign Minister Abbas Ara

As President Donald Trump juggles the "Greenland Acquisition" and the final stages of the "Ukraine Peace Accord," Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the Oval Office has defined the geopolitical stakes for 2026. In a bold display of "Red Line" diplomacy, Netanyahu presented five non-negotiable conditions for any U.S.-led nuclear deal with Iran, signaling that Israel will not settle for half-measures. Upgrading the famous Reagan-era mantra to a more cynical "Don't Trust,

According to a report by The New York Times (Feb 13, 2026), the Pentagon is preparing for a potential sustained military campaign against Iran in case the upcoming Geneva talks collapse. Military leaders reportedly advised President Donald Trump to delay any strike until air defenses in 11 neighboring countries were reinforced to withstand an "inevitable" Iranian retaliation. To bolster this readiness, Trump has ordered the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R.

In a coordinated escalation, President Donald Trump and PM Benjamin Netanyahu agreed during their White House summit to intensify economic sanctions, specifically targeting Iran’s oil sales to China. With over 80% of Iranian crude flowing to Beijing, Trump’s executive order—threatening 25% tariffs on trade partners of Tehran—aims to force concessions ahead of the second round of high-stakes talks in Geneva this coming Tuesday. While both leaders share the goal of a non-nuclea