May 23, 2026Share to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeMay 23, 2026Report: Iran moved billions through Binance to fund military networksPeople walk past an anti-U.S. mural on a street, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April. Credit: Majid Asgaripour/REUTERSPeople walk past an anti-U.S. mural on a street, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April. Credit: Majid Asgaripour/REUTERSAn Iranian businessman identified as Babak Zanjani, who has described himself as an "anti-sanctions" operator, allegedly moved about $850 million through Binance over a two-year period, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing internal compliance reports.Law-enforcement officials familiar with the investigation reportedly said Binance had assessed that roughly half of those transactions – about $425 million – were likely used to finance Iran's military networks, including entities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.Read the full articleFreed Gaza flotilla activists report sexual abuse in Israeli custodyAn activist from the Global Sumud Flotilla is carried on a wheel stretcher upon her arrival at Istanbul Airport, in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday. Credit: Emrah Gurel/AP An activist from the Global Sumud Flotilla is carried on a wheel stretcher upon her arrival at Istanbul Airport, in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday. Credit: Emrah Gurel/AP Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organizers said on Friday, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape.Israel's prison service denied the allegations, and Reuters was not able to verify them independently.Germany said some ‌of its nationals had been injured and that some accusations were "serious", without giving further details. A legal source in Italy said prosecutors there were investigating possible crimes including kidnapping and sexual assault.Read the full articleReport: U.S. prepares for new Iran strikes as military staff cancel weekend plansThe Trump administration is preparing for renewing U.S. strikes on Iran, CBS News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.According to CBS, some U.S. military and intelligence personnel have canceled their plans for the Memorial Day weekend in anticipation of renewed strikes on Iran.Washington has reportedly yet to make a final decision on the strikes .Iran preparing for resuming war with U.S., Israel, IRGC-linked Tasnim reportsIran is preparing for resuming fighting with the United States and Israel, the semi-official Tasnim agency reported, citing a military source."If the enemy acts foolishly, it will witness the 'third version of Iran's struggle.' This third version will manifest itself in terms of new equipment, new targets, as well as war tactics and strategy," the source reportedly told the outlet, which is linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.According to Tasnim, the source warned Washington against engaging in "excessive demands or possible military action." Iran will retaliate to the United States and Israel resuming the war "in such a way that new extra-regional fronts will also make them regret it even more," the source reportedly said.6 hours agoTrump will not attend son's wedding amid Iran diplomacy effortsU.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Fighting For American Workers event in Suffern, New York, Friday. Credit: Ryan Murphy/APU.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Fighting For American Workers event in Suffern, New York, Friday. Credit: Ryan Murphy/APU.S. President Donald Trump said he will not attend his son's wedding, as diplomatic efforts to resolve the U.S.-Iran conflict continue."While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so," Trump wrote on his Truth Social network."I feel it is important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of time," he added. On Thursday, Trump said he would try to attend the wedding, adding, "I have a thing called Iran and other things."Reuters contributed to this report.In the NewsReport: U.S. Prepares for New Iran Strikes, Military Staff Cancel Weekend PlansReport: Iran Moved Billions Through Binance to Fund Military NetworksCouple Found Shot Dead in Central Israel in Suspected Murder-suicideFreed Gaza Flotilla Activists Report Sexual Abuse in Israeli CustodyA Reckless Leader May Be What Israel Needs Right NowRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIICC Prosecutor Seeks Warrants for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, Other Israeli OfficialsBen-Gvir Posts Video of Police Dragging Detained Gaza Flotilla ActivistsThe Most Consequential Republican Primary for Israel Is Happening in KentuckyIsraeli Settler Filmed Abusing Palestinian-owned Dog in West BankUnmoved by Trump's Ticking Clock, Iran Forms a New Reality in the Persian Gulf`World Leaders Summon Israeli Envoys Over Ben-Gvir Gaza Flotilla Activists Video