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MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin received Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, in Moscow Thursday to discuss strengthening ties between their two countries, including a pipeline to import Russian gas.
Supermajority of Jewish Americans think Israel and Aipac drive antisemitism Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 21:20 Vast majority of Jewish voters in US want sanctions against 'violent West Bank settlers' Voting booths at a polling location in Manchester, New Hampshire, are ready for voters, on 8 September…
Israel's UN ambassador rejects Vance's claim that Iran war was behind midterm losses Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations has rejected US Vice President JD Vance’s analysis that the war on Iran was the “real reason” the Republicans suffered sweeping losses in the midterm elections, and that the party should “ch…
Pete Hegseth rejects impeachment push over his Iran war role and urges Congress to fund the Department of War; read what comes next.
Iran's foreign minister discusses regional developments with UAE counterpart Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed regional developments with the UAE's foreign minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, according to Araghchi's Telegram channel, as well as diplomatic efforts for stability in the region. Iran has…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also held talks with his UAE counterpart, as Tehran works with mediators to end its war with the United States.
The United States has imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies it accuses of supplying equipment and components to Cuba’s military, as Washington intensifies pressure on Havana’s foreign suppliers and expands its authority to target businesses operating on the island. The US State Department said on Thursday that …
Bills have soared in rural state buffeted by tariffs and war in Iran – and Democrat Adam Hamilton’s stunning upset shows how deep economic frustrations runLinda Olson always does her homework before voting – a trait she inherited from a family invested, and interested, in politics. Her father was a photographer who …
There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups.
Bill Simmons isn't out of the woods just yet.
Iran’s security chief says Putin meeting covered ‘post-war’ security Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei says his meeting in Moscow with Russian President Putin addressed “important regional issues”, state broadcaster IRIB reported. Rezaei said Putin conveyed “warm and sincere greetings” to Iranian Supreme Leader Mo…
Republicans are blaming the war on Iran for the party's heavy defeat in the US midterm elections.
There is also a lack of clarity about why the nuclear program, which has been singled out as the reason for the conflict, has not been eviscerated, despite the time provided for the conflict.
Iran sent the US a nuclear proposal via Qatar later on Thursday, which it said it would discuss only after Washington meets its seven demands, a senior Iranian official told Reuters.
JD Vance says voters want a new US-Israel relationship, and Trump is ending aid early. Jacob Laznik and Shir Perets unpack what the midterms really mean for Israel and the Iran war.
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The US midterm election is now over, and the Republican party, the ruling party, has lost by a landslide. US President Donald Trump had said previously that he would wait until after the US election to make a decision to attack Iran. Will Trump decide to attack …
Manpads are a hand-held anti-aircraft weapons system capable of downing helicopters and some types of fighter jet
Iranian forces say five oil tankers and a tugboat have caught fire in several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump "broke a promise" to the American electorate by launching the war, Reform UK leader adds.
Ahead of accepting the Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s Freedom Prize, Reza Pahlavi tells the ‘Post’ that European leaders increasingly recognize the need to end the Islamic Republic.
Cigarette giant likely caught up in Moscow pressure campaign over sanctions
Iran's security chief delivers message from supreme leader to Russian president Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei delivered a message from the country's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Iranian state media said on Thursday, without elaborating on the content of the mes…
JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz all pointed to Iran war and affordability as key factors in Democratic victoryWhat happens after the ‘blue wave’? Ask your midterm election results questionsRepublican hopefuls in the race to succeed Donald Trump swiftly blamed two key pillars of his agenda – the Iran war and tari…
Democrats are certain to scrutinize the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, administration mineral deals and the cancellation of previously funded energy projects.
Crude prices remain vulnerable to renewed volatility as refined fuel supplies remain disrupted
The hour-long meeting at the Casa Rosada was the pair’s third and ended with Ganz inviting Milei to visit the West Bank.
As Iran threatens Europe and cyberattacks hit retailers across the continent, the EU is urging households to stock emergency kits for the first 72 hours of a crisis.
Putin met Iran’s top security official at the Kremlin as Moscow urged Russians to avoid travel to Iran, while Turkey said a soldier was killed by cross-border fire from Iran.
Israel's UN ambassador rejects Vance's claim that Iran war was behind midterm losses Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 15:17 'It’s very easy to always blame Israel for everything, but that is not the case,' says Danny Danon Danny Danon at the UN on 20 June 2025 (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images via AF…
Five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and army said in separate statements, according to local media on Thursday. Since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, Tehran has severely restricted traffic through the strategic waterway, which normally carrie…
Leaked documents offer insight into Russian-Iranian military cooperation as US weighs up next steps in Iran warRussia arranged to supply Iran with 90 launchers for advanced guided missiles, according to leaked defence industry documents that shed light on the depth of military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.T…
Mojtaba Khamenei’s consultations suggest a new system of decision-making is taking shape.
A day later, the Financial Times reported that Russia had signed a weapons deal with Iran to supply the regime with 90 advanced guided missile launchers.
Iran Proves Willingess To Re-Engage In Nuclear Talks, Despite Public Stance: NYT Update(1219ET): Tehran has made clear it will not stop the war, or the assaults on internatinal shipping in the Strait Of Hormuz, unless its 'seven conditions' are met. It has also said time and again that the nuclear file is an issue f…
Democrats can make the Iran war harder to defend. Forcing Trump to end it is another matter
President Trump says he intends to keep War Secretary Pete Hegseth, despite growing pressure and potential impeachment over Iran war criticism.
Concerns stemming from Iran war and growing use of AI in oil and gas operations dominated discussions at four-day event
This sinister triangle vies in its hostility toward the Pahlavi dynasty, spreading lies about Iran’s former patriotic king while concealing its alliance with the mullahs in the 1979 upheaval.
Although details of the military agreement have not been made public, Reuters previously reported that Syria was considering assisting in the war against the Iran-backed Houthis.
One policymaker voted to raise the bank's key interest rate to 4.25%.
Base rate increases from 3.75%, and Bank governor signals another rise in near future to combat rising inflationAnalysis: Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulousBusiness live – latest updatesThe Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in three years and w…
Despite wins, Democrats lack the two-thirds majority needed to overturn a presidential veto and push through a law.
The speaker of Tehran's parliament jabbed the U.S. vice president for his 614-word missive on X.
JD Vance blames Iran war and support for Israel for failure in US mid-term elections Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 10:22 Vice president takes apparent swipe at Donald Trump's decision to go to war in the Middle East US President Donald Trump with Vice President JD Vance at the funeral service for US Se…
United States Vice-President JD Vance distanced himself from Donald Trump's defence of the Iran war after the Republican party's debacle in the midterm elections.
Vietnam’s growing nuclear partnership with Russia could help Hanoi gain the expertise needed to fuel its ambitious nuclear programme amid doubts over Western sanctions against Moscow and financing challenges complicating the plans. The Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (Vinatom) and a subsidiary of Russia’s state nucl…
US Vice President JD Vance blames the war for the midterm rout as Democrats prepare to use Congress to rein it in.
End the Iran war, abolish Trump’s tariffs, and stop ICE abuses — among others
US Treasury says Indian couple faked ship registries for countries including Guyana and Laos to help Iranian tankers.
Latest sentence handed down after jailed activist admitted conspiring with Nathan Law and others to lobby West for sanctions after 2019 protests.
