Israel has targeted key Iranian fuel and oil storage sites, striking at the heart of the country’s economy. Analysts warn that sustained attacks on energy infrastructure could deepen Iran’s crisis and have long-term consequences for stability.

Japan, the United States, and the Dominican Republic headlined a series of lopsided victories in recent World Baseball Classic games. Pool play continues with several key matchups scheduled before the knockout rounds begin.

A retired Lebanese security officer vanished after a land sale meeting, and his family believes he was abducted to Israel for information about a long-missing Israeli navigator. The case resurfaced after a deadly Israeli commando raid in Lebanon seeking the navigator’s remains.

Hezbollah has intensified attacks on Israeli forces near the northern border as Israel focuses much of its military power on Iran. Officials warn that without stronger intelligence and firepower in Lebanon, casualties could continue to rise.

Israel targeted Iran's Aerospace Headquarters, citing concerns over satellite technology with potential missile and nuclear applications. Officials say the strike aims to delay Tehran's long range missile and surveillance capabilities.

China has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Iran conflict and urged a return to negotiations. Beijing also signaled openness to engagement with the United States and called for closer ties with India.

Amid the war with Iran, divorced parents are urged to set aside conflict and present unity for their children's well-being. Experts say cooperation, flexibility, and shared reassurance can turn crisis into an opportunity for stronger family connection.

An Iran-born winemaker who fled to the United States has built a globally recognized vineyard in Oregon. He and his family say they are grateful for American opportunity and hopeful for greater freedom in Iran.

Missile strikes in the Persian Gulf are exposing the vulnerability of desalination plants that supply most of the region's drinking water. Experts warn that damage to these facilities could trigger rapid humanitarian crises, underscoring how water, not oil, may be the most fragile resource in the conflict.

Israel's foreign exchange reserves rose to a record 234.533 billion dollars at the end of February 2026. The increase was largely driven by revaluation gains, with reserves now equal to 38.2 percent of gross domestic product.

As conflict with Iran unfolds before Purim, Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh offers insight from Los Angeles' Persian Jewish community. She reflects on faith, resilience, and the hopeful moments emerging amid uncertainty.

A podcast discussion explores why most Israelis back a war widely criticized in the West. The speakers argue that differing moral frameworks and long-standing security threats explain the divide.