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Iran deploys heavy weaponry to Kurdish regions amid fears of renewed conflict with Israel, US

Iran has reportedly deployed artillery and IRGC troops to Kurdish regions near the Iraqi border as it intensifies operations against Kurdish opposition groups amid concerns over renewed conflicts.

Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party, known as PAK take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq February 12, 2026.
Destroyed building in central Israel following Iranian missile strikes on February 28, 2026.

Netanyahu, Katz's warnings of Iranian strikes could spur regime into attacking first, officials say

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026.

Iran's floating oil reserves, used for China sales, completely depleted, analysts say - report

Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran amid the war with Iran, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Striking Iran ahead of elections could constitute political interference, officials warn - report


Iran executes monarchist accused of supporting Israel, Reza Pahlavi

Mostafavi, from Bam in Kerman province, was executed after the Supreme Court upheld a death sentence handed down by a Revolutionary Court in Kerman.

Ali Sina Mostafavi, executed by the Islamic Republic on Wednesday.

From Saddam Hussein to Israel: How Iran's wars have divided a nation - analysis

After Iran engaged twice in the space of one year against Israel and the United States, the question of how Iranians respond to an external enemy has returned to the fore.

 Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (L) who became Iran's first Supreme Leader after the Islamic Revolution and Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, who offered the Shah of Iran to dispose of the cleric

Iran tensions, Syria talks put Iraqi Kurdistan at the center of Middle Eastern diplomacy - analysis

The Kurdistan Region is involved in a variety of discussions, in part due to its geographic position. It sits at the crossroads of major regional policies. 

Nechirvan Barzani, President of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan Region, gives a joint press conference with France's Foreign Minister in Arbil, the regional capital, on February 5, 2026.

Yemen's Houthis use Chinese parts to build Iranian ballistic missile, boost attack range - report

The missile would have a maximum range of approximately 1,200 miles, according to the WSJ. This would put all of Saudi Arabia and Israel in range. 

The remains of a Kheibar Shekan and a Emad ballistic missiles are displayed by Israel's military in Julis army base, days after an attack by Iran on Israel, in southern Israel, October 9, 2024.

'We're going to hit them hard': Trump threatens Iran as Tehran escalates shipping attacks

Trump threatened to 'hit Iran hard' as Iranian officials revealed new tactics targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at keeping oil prices high ahead of US midterm elections.

.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at the Menard Memorial Sports Center on October 13, 2026 in Wasilla, Alaska.

US destroys Iran-affiliated ship in Gulf of Oman, BoP Gaza contract reportedly still not approved

Container ship sank near Hormuz by projectile • Iran executes man for supporting Israel • Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, hit Aramco HQ

An F/A-18 Super Hornet prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the aircraft carrier sails regional waters in the Middle East.

Netanyahu, Trump discussed possibility of renewing strikes against Iran before elections - report

Senior US officials told Axios that Netanyahu cited alleged Iranian efforts to rebuild nuclear capacity as the reason for launching new strikes.

US President Donald Trump with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a special plenum session in honor of  Trump at the Knesset on October 13, 2025.

Israelis aren’t afraid of Iran, they’re afraid of supermarket prices, Zelekha says - interview

“If anyone gets in my way, I will bring down their government,” he said, stating he would demand control of the Finance Ministry and the Competition Authority in coalition negotiations.

Dr. Yaron Zelekha, chairman of the New Economic Party, and Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists Party, hold a press conference announcing their joint run in the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 6, 2026.

Trump: Houthis 'behaving very badly,' striking Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices

US president says Turkish counterpart Erdogan would "do as I ask" on potential Turkish role against Houthis • US to make decision on Iran 'very soon,' Trump says

US President Donald Trump talks to members of the press before boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 13, 2026.

Hezbollah to distribute up to $14,000 per family following war with Israel, official says

Eligible families in Beirut will receive up to $14,000, while those elsewhere in Lebanon will get $12,000 under Hezbollah's newly announced housing assistance plan, the terror group said.

The head of Hezbollah's Executive Council, Ali Damoush addresses a press conference in the southern suburbs of Beirut on October 13, 2026.