In the 1960s, Eli Cohen, an Israeli spy disguised as businessman Kamel Amin Thabet, successfully infiltrated Syria’s corridors of power. Cohen planted eucalyptus trees near Syrian army posts to help the Israeli Air Force identify bombing targets. He was eventually executed by hanging, but left a legacy proving that penetrating the enemy’s inner circle is … Read more
In a supermarket in Bahrain, Mahmoud Ali fills his cart as usual. The shelves remain stocked despite the war in West Asia, but the blockade of the main shipping routes into the Gulf is now being felt at checkout. “There’s no shortage”, but over the past few days “there has been a noticeable increase in … Read more
Iran’s National Security Chief Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike that targeted a residence in Pardi area where he had gone to visit his daughter along with his son Murtaza, who was also believed to have been killed. The funeral procession was held in Iran with large crowds in attendance. The Israeli Defence … Read more
Iraqi security official says drone hits U.S. Embassy in Baghdad An explosion was heard in Baghdad early Wednesday (March 18, 2026), an AFP journalist said, as Iraqi officials reported a drone and rocket attack targeting the U.S. embassy. Another witness saw a fire on the edge of the embassy grounds from her balcony, and a … Read more
Reuven Azar, Israel’s Ambassador to India, said in an exclusive conversation with India Today TV that Israel’s military campaign against Iran will continue until there is a change in the country, either in policy or in regime. Defending Israel’s strikes, Azar said the operations have significantly weakened Iran’s ability to threaten Israel and the wider … Read more