Iran threatens regional war if the United States attacks and moves to label EU armies as terrorists
Iran warned a United States strike would ignite a regional war and announced a retaliatory move to label EU armies as terrorists as Washington expanded its military posture and both sides hinted at renewed talks.
US Military Aircraft Movements Toward UK Signal Heightened Operational Readiness
Unexplained US military air movements toward the UK suggest deliberate force positioning as Washington signals readiness for potential operations amid rising tensions with Iran.
Khamenei Uses Recent Speeches To Reinforce Anti-US Narrative And Frame Iran As Victim Of “Media War”
Khamenei’s late November and mid-December speeches deny any outreach to Washington, cast recent conflicts as failed US-Israeli aggression, and redefine the main threat to Iran as a Western-led media and identity war rather than direct military attack.
Hamas and PFLP Reject Disarmament and External Guardianship as Gaza Ceasefire Talks Enter Next Phase
Hamas and the PFLP publicly rejected disarmament and external guardianship proposals for Gaza as phase two ceasefire planning advances alongside continued Israeli strikes on Hamas leadership targets.
Ayatollah Khamenei Uses Basij Week Address to Portray Iran as Victor of “12-Day War” and Accuse U.S. of Global Destabilization
Khamenei used his Basij Week address to cast Iran as the winner of the 12-Day War, portray the U.S. as globally reviled for its interventions, and link Iran’s Basij model to growing international support for resistance movements.
AQAP Claims Sniper Attack on UAE-Backed Yemeni Commander in Shabwa
AQAP has claimed a targeted sniper attack against a senior UAE-backed commander in Shabwa after a month of surveillance, framing the operation as part of its newly escalated campaign against Emirati interests.