Geopolitical
Iran Executes Two MKO Terrorists in Tehran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Two men affiliated with the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MKO) were executed by hanging Monday in Tehran after being convicted of carrying out multiple terrorist operations targeting state in...
Settlers Shelter in Bunkers Amid Iranian Strikes on Israel
JERUSALEM — Israeli settlers have taken shelter in bunkers as Iran launched a series of strikes across the country on Monday morning. The attacks, which began shortly after 9 a.m. local time, prompted...
Netanyahu pledges protection for worshippers amid Jerusalem church closures
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his government’s commitment to safeguarding religious sites and worshippers of all faiths following temporary closures of several ...
Fidel Castro's Grandson Advocates for Capitalist Reforms in Cuba
HAVANA, March 31 (AP) — Sandro Castro, grandson of the late Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, declared himself a capitalist on Monday and expressed openness to a potential economic agreement wi...
Italy Bars U.S. Base Use for Iran Operations Amid UNIFIL Tensions
ROME (Reuters) - Italy has officially denied the United States permission to utilize its military bases for potential operations targeting Iran, a decision that has heightened diplomatic friction in t...
Hezbollah Strike Preempts Israeli Military Action
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Israeli security officials confirmed Monday that the Israel Defense Forces had prepared a pre-emptive military strike against targets in Lebanon, but the operation was rendered moot...
Syrian Interim President Meets UK Prime Minister in London
LONDON — Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday in London, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations. The meeting too...
Rocket Attack Strikes Syrian City of Hasakah
HASEKAH, Syria — A rocket attack struck the northeastern Syrian city of Hasakah early Monday, causing damage to infrastructure and prompting emergency response efforts. The incident occurred at approx...
Turkish Opposition Leader Calls for Regime Change in Israel
ANKARA, Turkey — Devlet Bahceli, chairman of Turkey's Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), stated Monday that Israel is the regime that requires change if a shift in power is necessary in the region. The...
Russian Neutral Athlete Refuses to Face Flags During Ukrainian Anthem at World Cup
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Russian neutral athlete Sofia Ilteryakova refused to face the flags during the playing of the Ukrainian national anthem after losing the hoop exercise final to Ukraine's Taisiia Onof...
Iranian Missile Barrage Causes Extensive Damage in Beni Brak
BEI BRACK, March 31 — A massive missile barrage attributed to Iran has caused extensive destruction in the Beni Brak district, leaving a trail of devastation across residential and commercial areas ea...
Iranian Regime Stages Depiction of Israeli Strike Aftermath for Cameras
TEHRAN, March 31, 2026 — The Iranian regime organized a staged presentation depicting women weeping over the destruction of homes in Tehran, allegedly caused by Israeli strikes, for official cameras. ...
U.S. Deploys Additional A-10 Aircraft to Middle East Ahead of Ground Operations
WASHINGTON — The United States is deploying additional A-10 aircraft to the Middle East, with twelve planes departing for Lakenheath and six more expected to follow, as part of preparations to clear a...
Observers Identify Strike Targets Southwest of Isfahan
ISFAHAN, Iran — Observers have identified the location of recent military activity as ammunition bunkers and storage dumps situated southwest of the city of Isfahan. The geolocation data, timestamped...
US and Israel Conduct Joint Airstrikes on PMF Positions in Mosul
MOSUL, Iraq — U.S. and Israeli military forces launched a coordinated airstrike targeting positions held by the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul early Monday morni...
Iranians Rally for 30th Consecutive Night in Protests Against U.S. and Israel
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets across multiple cities for the 30th consecutive night, rallying in a sustained wave of demonstrations calling for reveng...
US Air Force A-10s Deploy to UK Base Amid Ongoing Operation
SUFFOLK, England — A detachment of U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the Michigan Air National Guard arrived at RAF Lakenheath on Monday, marking a significant reinforcement of American...
Four Israeli Soldiers Killed in Southern Lebanon Clash
JERUSALEM — The Israel Defense Forces announced Monday that four soldiers from the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit were killed during combat operations in southern Lebanon. The IDF Spokesperson confirmed t...
Jordanian Defenses Intercept Iranian Missiles in Defense of Israel
AMMAN, Jordan (March 31, 2026) — Jordanian air defense systems engaged and intercepted a barrage of Iranian missiles early Monday morning in a coordinated effort to protect Israeli airspace, marking a...
Egypt Condemns Israeli Knesset Approval of Death Penalty Law for Terrorists
CAIRO — Egypt strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset's approval of a new law authorizing the death penalty for terrorists on Monday, citing fundamental conflicts with its own legal framework and longs...
Unidentified Incident Reported in Tel Aviv Region
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An incident with unspecified impacts was reported in the Bnei Brak and Tel Aviv region early Monday morning, prompting local emergency responses. The event occurred at approxim...
Sharif University Community Stages Rally in Support of Iran's Military
TEHRAN — Students, faculty, and staff at Sharif University of Technology gathered on Monday to stage a major rally expressing solidarity with Iran's military forces. The demonstration took place on t...
US Conducts Massive Airstrikes on Isfahan, Iran
ISFAHAN, Iran — The United States launched a series of massive airstrikes on the Iranian city of Isfahan early Monday, an attack visible from geostationary orbit, marking a significant escalation in t...
Trump Shares Footage of Isfahan Bombing
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump shared video footage Monday showing the bombing of Isfahan, Iran, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the United States and the Islamic Republic. ...
US-Israeli Strike Damages Historic Religious Site in Zanjan, Iran
ZANJAN, Iran — A joint military strike by United States and Israeli forces damaged the historic Hosseiniyeh-e Azam religious site in the Iranian city of Zanjan early Monday, killing three people and i...
Satellite imagery reveals extensive damage to Camp Buehring following Iranian strikes
KUWAIT CITY — Satellite imagery obtained on March 30, 2026, shows extensive damage across multiple sections of Camp Buehring, a major United States military installation in Kuwait, following a series ...
Red Alerts Sounded Near Ashdod in Early Morning Incident
ASHDOD, Israel — Emergency sirens wailed across the southern Israeli city of Ashdod in the early hours of Monday, March 31, 2026, as Red Alert warnings were issued to residents. The alerts, indicating...
Thousands March in Karaj to Back Government and Armed Forces
KARAJ, Iran (AP) — Thousands of residents gathered in the north-central city of Karaj on Monday to demonstrate support for the Iranian government and its armed forces, marking a significant show of pu...
Iranian Forces Intercept Five Suicide Drones in Southern Iran Using Small Arms
MINAB, Iran — Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Forces and local Basij militia units shot down five suicide drones over the southern city of Minab early Monday, using rifles and machine guns in...
Impact Reported in Beit Shmesh Early Monday Morning
BEIT SHMESH, Israel — An impact was reported in the central Israeli city of Beit Shmesh in the early hours of Monday, March 31, 2026. Emergency services responded to the scene shortly after the incide...