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- Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran, US quietly prepares for possible strike: 'Heightened risk' - Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in Persian Gulf as Iran threatens "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.
- Ted Cruz urges US to arm Iranian protesters as militias threaten ‘total war’ against America - Ted Cruz responds to reports describing rapidly deteriorating situation as Iran-backed militias threaten 'total war' against America. He called for the U.S. to arm Iranian protesters.
- How Israel’s West Bank security realities are reshaping the two-state debate - The West Bank remains central to Israel's security strategy as experts debate two-state solution viability following declining Palestinian terrorist incidents.
- Iranian security forces gun down amateur boxer as father searches morgues for missing son: source - Iranian security forces allegedly killed amateur boxer Sepehr Ebrahimi during ongoing protests near Tehran. The death adds to Iran's rising protest toll of at least 6,126 people killed.
- Israel confirms recovery of last hostage's remains from Gaza - Israel Israel confirms recovery of last hostage's remains from Gaza By Ashley Carnahan Fox News Published January 26, 2026 9:11am
- Iranian drone swarms pose 'credible threat' to USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group, defense expert says - USS Abraham Lincoln strike group approaches Middle East amid warnings that Iranian drone capabilities worth "tens of millions of dollars" threaten U.S. naval vessels.
- Emory fires Iranian official's daughter after campus protests over controversial hiring decision - Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, daughter of sanctioned Iranian official Ali Larijani, lost her position at Emory University as activists called for review of her immigration status.
- Israel announces limited reopening of Rafah Crossing under Trump’s 20-point plan - Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office said Sunday it has reached an agreement to allow a limited reopening of the Rafah Crossing as part of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
- Syrian militiaman shows off what he claims to be severed Kurdish fighter's braid as Damascus asserts control - A video of a Syrian fighter holding a braid he claims was taken from a Kurdish woman in Raqqa sparked outrage and protests as Damascus expands control amid a fragile ceasefire.
- Iran Revolutionary Guard commander says regime has 'finger on the trigger' as US warships head to Middle East - Iran's Revolutionary Guard chief warns U.S. it has "finger on the trigger" as American warships head to Middle East amid anti-regime protests.