Pentagon fires general it says leaked classified information to media
Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was subject of investigation into leaking information about Iran and Ukraine.
What we know of Vance’s letter to Rezaei, as Trump warns Gulf to ‘prepare’
Letter to Iran’s security chief reportedly pushes for swift return to peace talks, with Vance leading US delegation.
Pentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that means
With five days to go before the US midterms, analysts say the war could affect how people vote.
How to stop the US-Israel war on Iran
Arab states must reject Israeli hegemony and build a regional security framework independent of Washington.
Five key takeaways from the UK Autumn Budget
The United Kingdom’s government says its policies are for the ‘working people of Britain’.
Are GCC countries looking for a regional security pact with Iran?
Observers say diverging views are unlikely to turn current diplomatic efforts into a lasting infrastructure.
Espionage threats blur lines between security and dissent in Iran
Iran is using the threat of spy networks to detain and execute political opponents, analysts say.
Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi meets Ahmed al-Sharaa in historic Syria visit
Talks focused on enhancing trade, reviving Baniyas oil pipeline and achieving stability through cooperation.
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