Diplomatic reporter Nava Freiberg on how a new Israeli government could lead to opportunities for policy shifts with neighbors, and the latest developments in the Gaza peace plan
Military drills ramped up ahead of potential short, intensive round of attacks that could hit energy sites, nuclear facilities, and arsenals of missiles and drones, sources tell NY Times
Axios says Israel told Washington action was an exercise and show of force; Israeli defense officials said to warn IDF chief to prevent an unnecessary strike before election
Republican challenger Scott Singer criticizes Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz for urging end to Iran war, ties him to party's left, as incumbent highlights AIPAC endorsement
Financial Times cites sources as saying strikes would have been 'more intense' than in February, 'not unreasonable' for war to resume after US and Israeli elections
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on the prime minister's failure to clamp down on extremist settler violence in the West Bank and the dangers of indecisive military operations
PM claims ending 'terrorist' Islamic Republic will bring peace with Lebanon; Tehran rules out talks with Washington until its demands met; Israeli fighter jets said to fly toward Iran in drill
One suspect previously arrested outside of airbase and another nabbed in London returned to custody; police officer says Tehran's involvement highly likely
Talks also hampered by deep distrust between the two nations as threat of renewed attacks looms; 2 tankers said to go up in flames after hitting mines in Hormuz
Araghchi hosts Lavrov in Tehran for talks on Europe and Middle East as well as 'economic and nuclear cooperation'; Moscow seeking to prevent renewed fighting between US and Iran
Democrats lead Republicans 47% to 35% on question of which party is preferred to be in charge in Congress; 68% disapprove of Trump's handling of economy, including 37% of Republicans
Meeting said to have been held at Ovda airbase, where US jets are stationed; US defense secretary confirms previously unannounced visit to region to meet troops, but doesn't specify location
Attack on Shabwa province also injures over 200 as military says rebels 'targeted new recruits'; Saudi government agencies tell Riyadh employees to work from home amid Houthi attacks
Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian updates us on ongoing unrest in the West Bank during the current olive harvest, the military's heightened alert and how voting is done in the IDF
As Netanyahu and Trump threaten Tehran, analysts say that an escalation is inevitable without a diplomatic settlement, possibly even before imminent Israeli and US elections
Riyadh says six injured in Iran-backed rebel attack, two soldiers killed in helicopter crash; Egyptian parliament postpones vote on aiding Saudi effort as Houthis issue threats
Mehrdad Akhlaghi wins parliament’s backing, 8 months after predecessor was killed in opening US-Israeli strikes; UN sanctioned him in 2007 over alleged nuclear, missile activity
Adm. Brad Cooper says US blocked export of $25b of Iranian oil, controls Hormuz, even as at least one tanker said struck; increased Iranian help reportedly fueled Houthi advances
US president says Israeli officials want him him to be involved in Netanyahu's reelection campaign; says US won’t nuke Iran as he considers dropping ‘Mother of All Bombs’