US officials told Western media that Iranian officials said in intercepted communications that the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear program were “less devastating” than anticipated, which is inconsistent with previous open-source reporting and the nature of the strikes.[1] Four unspecified US officials familiar with US intelligence said that the intercepted …

“Our churches are our homes,” says Mark, 26, standing amid the shattered glass and blackened walls of the St. Elias Church. “We were raised in these churches, but there are children who will never be able to grow up here as we did.” He speaks softly, his voice barely heard …

“NO DEPARTURES AND ARR DUE AIRSPACE RESTRICTION UNTIL FURTHER ADVISE” This was the message received at 3.30 pm GMT on Monday via ACARS (satellite messaging) by hundreds of airliners in the vicinity of Qatari airspace. Speculation had mounted since 12.20 pm GMT when a NOTAM announced that Al Udeid Air …