Only weeks after the ceasefire that ended the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, both sides appear to be preparing for another round of conflict. The June war was the most direct military confrontation between Israel,

One-quarter of the way into the 21st century, Israel is emerging not only as a staunch ally of the United States but also as the dominant regional power. That inevitably places it in direct competition with Iran,

Now that the rhetorical debris has settled from Israel’s 12-day war with Iran, there’s growing evidence that Iran’s nuclear program suffered such severe damage that it will be neutered for at least a year, and probably far longer.

Iranian state media outlet Tasnim News said that on July 23, at around ten in the morning, the USS Fitzgerald intended to approach the waters around Iran. Iran is seeking to get back some pride in the wake of its drubbing at the hands of Israel and the US during the 12-day war that ended a month ago on June 24.

Iran has expressed willingness to resume nuclear talks with the United States, contingent upon adherence to certain principles. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi emphasized that Tehran's rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty must be acknowledged and that Washington must ensure trust and avoid military threats.

Iran is ready to resume nuclear talks with the United States as long as some principles are respected, deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Thursday, a day before a meeting with European powers in Istanbul.

After a five-year drought and decades of mismanagement, Tehran is at risk of running out of water in several weeks, the government warned.

Last month’s war with Israel and the United States lasted only 12 days, but Iran is likely to feel its consequences for years. The country’s intelligence services failed to prevent Israel from assassinating many top military officials,

An Iranian navy helicopter confronted a US Navy destroyer in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday morning, in what Tehran described as a deliberate approach by American forces toward its territorial waters.