Iraq
Syria risks rupturing as armed camps face off across the Euphrates
A lawless frontier under the control of armed groups with scores to settle, local tensions that confound leaders’ hopes for unity, and soldiers prepared to kill each other before they give ground.
The US sanctioned Iraqi militias, but will the militias be affected? - analysis
Kataib Hezbollah believes Russian-Israeli researcher Tsurkov started becoming liability as hostage
Hostage families rally across Israel, Rubio says Trump disapproves of Doha strike
'Reprehensible and contrary to human norms': Iraq arrests man who went viral for painting dog blue
The man, identified by Rudaw as Haidar al-Aboud, later published an apology video on social media where he assured the public the dog was not painted with a normal harsh chemical paint.
Israel at War day 707: What's going on in Gaza, Yemen?
US CENTCOM head, US Amb. to Syria meet Syrian president in Damascus • Hostage families meet Rubio • Two wounded in Jerusalem stabbing attack • Security cabinet discusses Gaza war
Netanyahu speaks to Elizabeth Tsurkov day after her release from Iraq
Tsurkov described to Netanyahu the harsh conditions of her captivity and expressed her hope for the return of all the hostages held in Gaza.
Netanyahu rules out Palestinian state, Israel uncertain of success of strike on Hamas leaders
Israel offers Syria channel to send aid to Gaza in closed-door meetings • Syrian authorities reportedly arrest Hezbollah cell • Hamas to return to negotiating table
After 903 days in Iraq captivity, Elizabeth Tsurkov lands in Israel
The Prime Minister's Office and Mossad welcomed her return, stating, "Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was held hostage in Iraq and released last night, has landed in Israel."
Trump's threats freed Tsurkov, Hamas should understand this as well, US envoy Boehler tells 'Post'
In a special interview with the Post, Boehler revealed new details about the behind-the-scenes work that led to Tsurkov’s freedom.
Iraqi sources spin release of Tsurkov as preventing ‘conflict’ - analysis
Iraq appears to want to wring concessions for having freed her. It took 900 days, but authorities in Baghdad are making it seem as if they did what was expected.
Israel at War Day 705: What's happening in Gaza, Yemen?
UN Security Council to meet to discuss Israel's strike on Qatar • IDF demolishes homes of two terrorists in West Bank • Trump 'not thrilled' about Qatar strike
Former Iranian defense official Amir Mousawi resurfaces in Iraq after disappearing in Cairo
Rumors spread by Iranian media suggested the Iranian official had been abducted by Israel's Mossad.
US imposes sanctions on network for transporting Iranian oil
"By targeting Iran’s oil revenue stream, Treasury will further degrade the regime’s ability to carry out attacks against the United States and its allies," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Iraq to re-open the restored Nuri Mosque in Mosul
Symbol of ISIS defeat and the disaster of the war, the Al-Nuri Mosque has been restored along with Mosul city.
