The ministry, in a letter addressed to the heads of universities, higher education institutes and research institutes across Iran, demanded that protests be met with a harsh response.

FBI headquarters at 26 Federal Plaza also houses an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office and is just blocks from City Hall and federal courthouses.

Trump was referring to comments made by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who told the NYT that Netanyahu belongs in the Hague, and that he is investigating arresting the PM at the UN General Assembly.

“Judit Polgár's name has been synonymous with talent and perseverance for decades,” Prime Minister Magyar wrote, adding that it would be a personal honor if she accepted the nomination.

Three residents of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Jordan described the situation in their respective countries in rare interviews with Israeli media.

Rubio also stated that there was a "growing split" in Iran between the more militant extremists who continue to attack the US and other countries and those who are concerned with Iran's economy.

According to the police, the arrested suspects were thought to have granted around NIS 80 million in illegal tax returns in exchange for the bribes.

“There remain gaps - significant gaps - concerning the core principle of police independence from ministerial influence,” the update from the Attorney-General’s Office reads.