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How Israel’s famed intelligence agencies have always relied on help from their friends

When Israel launched its attacks on Iran in the early morning of June 13, many news reports marvelled at the quality and ingenuity of its intelligence agencies in enabling the Israel Defense Forces to strike with such precision. But one element was not talked about in any detail: Israel’s network…

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Iran gives lengthy jail sentences to two French citizens for ‘spying’ for France and Israel

Their sentencing comes just days after Tehran suggested the pair could be released in a prisoner swap

The Independent UK

Trump aides worry that he is making decisions to be favored on cable news: ‘It’s not OK’

The president’s reported TV obsession has allegedly influenced his militaristic response to protests in Chicago and Portland as well as his decision to bomb Iran

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Man allegedly sent $650k to sanctioned Iran banks

The AFP alleges a man sent $650,000 in international money transfers to banks in Iran that were subject to the Australian government's sanctioned list.

AAP

Sheila Canby obituary

American art historian and museum curator with a special focus on Iran and the Islamic world

The Guardian - UK

Iran sentences two French citizens to a combined 63 years in prison for spying

The pair were named as Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were detained in Iran in 2022 on charges France called "unjustified and unfounded".

Euronews

Iranian court sentences two French nationals to 31 and 32 years for spying

An Iranian lower court has handed heavy prison sentences to two French citizens charged with spying for France and Israel, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Tuesday. The announcement comes a week after Paris and Tehran indicated progress in talks to release them.

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UK's MI5 warns lawmakers of spying threat from China, Russia and Iran

The intelligence agency warned MPs and their staff to look out for spies trying to elicit information from them by blackmail or phishing attacks.

Euronews

Trump sets sights on peace with Iran as he hails ‘end of Gaza war’

In speech to Israeli Knesset hours after hostages released, US president spoke of ‘historic dawn of new Middle East’

The Guardian - UK

‘You can walk it in one second!’: Trump says Qatar deal important because of border with Iran that doesn’t exist

Well someone just failed geography.

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Israel Gets First 7 Hostages, Remaining 13 Handed Over To Red Cross— Trump Set To Receive Top Civilian Honors From Egypt And Israel

The Israeli military has announced the return of the first group of seven hostages, who are currently receiving medical assessments and reuniting with their families. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has arrived in Israel.

Benzinga

Cutting Through Rocks review – the female firebrand fighting the patriarchy in rural Iran

Sara Shahverdi refuses to accept the norms of her deeply conservative village as she becomes its first female councillor. But for every step forward, as this dynamic documentary shows, a further obstacle is thrown in her path

The Guardian - UK

Lindsey Graham Says Keeping 'Iran In A Box' Is Key To Preserving Progress In The Middle East, Trump Ally Warns Tehran Is The 'Common Thread'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Sunday that any durable Middle East settlement must first neutralize threats from Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and constrain Iran, arguing that broader diplomacy will falter if those actors can upend negotiations.

Benzinga

The gold rush: Why Iranians are paying up to 30% more for their gold coins

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East and the threat of Israeli retaliation, Iranians are scrambling to protect their wealth by investing in gold.

Euronews

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The Independent UK

Analysis: Iran out in the cold as Mideast unites in support of Gaza ceasefire

As the Middle East broadly welcomes a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, Iran finds itself at one of its weakest moments since its 1979 Islamic Revolution

Evening Standard

It Was Just an Accident LFF review: this comic Iranian revenge thriller is devastatingly superb

5/5 Director Jafar Panahi won the big prize at Cannes and no wonder. This will surely be 2025’s best film

Reason

What Changed Over the Past Seven Months of War in the Middle East?

The war in Gaza was already over in January. Trump let it reopen and expand. A ceasefire is good—but it should have happened much earlier.

The Conversation

For war-weary Syria, potential benefits of security pact with Israel comes with big risks

On Sept. 21, 2025, a senior U.S official boasted that an Israeli-Syrian security agreement to resolve months of conflict was “99% complete” and would be announced within two weeks.

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The Independent UK

New US sanctions target 50 people, companies and ships for allegedly aiding Iran's oil and gas trade

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on a group of 50 people, companies and ships largely out of the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and China

The Independent UK

Kirkus Prize winners include a novel on identity, a history of Iran and an ode to belly buttons

Kirkus Prize judges have announced their winners for this year, awarding $50,000 in each of three categories

The Guardian - UK

Iran has taken care of millions of Afghan refugees with little international support

Letters: Ayoub Heidari of the Iranian embassy contests the claim that hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees may be released into neighbouring countries

International Business Times

Iran Releases Franco-German Accused Of Spying

Iran has released a 19-year-old Franco-German national days after throwing out spying charges against him, France's foreign minister told AFP on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Iran releases French-German cyclist Lennart Monterlos

France's foreign minister says Iran has released a teenage French-German cyclist who disappeared in June while riding across the country

AAP

Nation's military forces to be listed as a terror group

Iran's Revolutionary Guard will be formally listed as a terror organisation, after the group allegedly organised attacks on Jewish sites in Australia.

Euronews

Analysis: What were Israeli oversights in Hamas-led 7 October attack?

Israeli officials have already acknowledged their oversights in preventing Hamas' attack on 7 October 2023. Why did Israel not expect such a significant threat from militants? And why will the security concerns always be there from now on?

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