Tehran’s Tense Calm: Rumors and Resilience Amid Rising Tensions
Amid rumors of potential strikes and internet restrictions, Tehran’s residents navigate uncertainty with cautious normalcy as tensions loom.
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Amid rumors of potential strikes and internet restrictions, Tehran’s residents navigate uncertainty with cautious normalcy as tensions loom.
The U.S. launches Phase 2 of the Gaza peace plan, focusing on demilitarization and governance. Regional mediators form a technocratic committee to oversee Gaza’s transition.
Hamas delegation in Cairo discusses Gaza ceasefire implementation, Rafah crossing reopening, and post-conflict governance amid ongoing regional tensions.
Iran restores limited internet services as protests continue, with authorities blaming foreign-backed riots. Essential supplies remain stable in Tehran amid unrest.
Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council denies dissolution claims, accuses Saudi Arabia of coercing detained members, and reaffirms commitment to southern self-determination.
China emphasizes Yemen’s sovereignty and urges parties to prioritize peace efforts, highlighting diplomatic engagement in the Middle East amid regional challenges.
Gaza endures deadliest year since 2025 ceasefire, with 400+ fatalities, 1.9 million displaced, and escalating violence threatening regional stability.
U.S. conducts major strikes against ISIS in Syria following deadly December 13 attack on American personnel, signaling intensified counterterrorism measures.
Severe winter storms worsen Gaza’s humanitarian emergency, with flooding and cold claiming lives amid damaged infrastructure and blocked aid routes.
Israeli forces raided UNRWA’s former East Jerusalem office on Dec 9, prompting UN condemnation and raising concerns about international agency operations in contested territories.
Arab and Muslim nations reject Israel’s unilateral Rafah Crossing plan, demanding adherence to bilateral movement agreements and humanitarian protections for Gaza residents.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns Israel’s Gaza war tactics as “fundamentally wrong,” citing civilian casualties and potential war crimes in the ongoing conflict.
Gaza health authorities report over 70,000 deaths since October 2023 as conflict with Israel continues, raising global humanitarian concerns.
Israel investigates soldiers after video surfaces showing fatal shooting of surrendered Palestinians in Jenin; military claims adherence to protocol.
Israeli military launches large-scale operation in northern West Bank, sparking humanitarian concerns and international condemnation.
Renewed violence in Gaza threatens October ceasefire as civilian casualties rise, prompting urgent UN Security Council response.
China and Russia criticize US-drafted UN Gaza resolution, citing ambiguity and sovereignty concerns. Hamas rejects international stabilization force proposal amid reconstruction debates.
China’s domestically developed C919 passenger jet debuts at Dubai Airshow 2025, highlighting Asia’s growing influence in global aviation technology and innovation.
Israeli PM Netanyahu faces internal far-right backlash over U.S.-endorsed UN resolution supporting a pathway to Palestinian statehood, threatening coalition stability.
Gaza’s education system remains in ruins post-ceasefire, leaving 75,000 students like Naifa Ziad Musleh struggling to rebuild shattered academic dreams amid ongoing humanitarian crisis.