Terrorists opened fire at two locations in Tehran in what appears to be a coordinated attack. Explosions caused by suicide bombers at both of the scenes were also reported. At least 12 people have been confirmed dead. A hostage situation is currently unfolding in the Iranian Parliament building. ISI

Israeli Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev will be wearing a cast for the next few weeks after she fractured her left elbow during an event in the Yanuh-Jat village. In a Facebook post, she thanked the public for wishing her a speedy recovery.

Armed suspects broke into Irans parliament and opened fire, killing a guard and injuring several others. Shortly after, reports of more injuries from another attack at Ayatollah Khomeinis mausoleum were published.

According to CNN news, US intelligence agencies are conducting an investigation into a possible Russian hack of Qatars News Agency that contributed to the crisis among the Gulf states.

According to ABC News, US President Donald Trump was furious with Attorney General Jeff Sessions decision to recuse himself from the Russia investigation. Tensions between the two led Sessions to offer his resignation.

While reports claim that the crisis between the Gulf states and Qatar started as a result of fake news planted by Russia, the United Arab Emirates announced a harsh punishment on anyone who expressed support for Qatar.

U.S. Army veteran J. David Thompson explains why Trumps decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement on climate change sabotages U.S. national security and the international rules-based system. Thompson saw first-hand how the international system works to Americas advantage during his service in Afgh

After Saudi Arabia and several other Arab countries severed their ties with Doha earlier this week, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir called on Qatar to stop funding Hamas. “Enough is enough,” he said in Paris.