Message is the third written statement attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei since his appointment as he remains out of public eye, fueling speculation about his health and whereabouts

A threatened US ground operation to seize control of the energy hub would put troops just 21 miles off Iran's coast, within range of missiles and drones

Avi Lewis, a former Al Jazeera reporter, accuses Israel of genocide as he takes helm of New Democratic Party; has said he seeks to 'unlearn' the 'Zionist myths' he was raised with

A volunteer mission becomes a powerful show of unity as American participants remain in Israel during wartime, supporting communities, soldiers and recovery efforts.

Coalition votes at 11th hour, avoiding early elections, after marathon filibuster; $271 billion wartime budget includes boost to defense spending; voting interrupted by missile sirens

Electricity back in some areas, power grid stable, state media reports; Pakistan says it will be 'honored' to host US-Iran talks soon, but unclear if either side agreed to attend; Iran floats proposal for end of war

US president also says Iran agreed to let 20 more boats through Strait of Hormuz, and that he'd like to 'take the oil in Iran' * UNIFIL says one peacekeeper killed, one critically injured in south Lebanon explosion

"Netzah Israel" Battalion to remain in reserve duty and will undergo training 'strengthening its professional and ethical foundations,' military says following investigation