Middle East
US sanctions 10 international entities over allegedly procuring weapons for Iran's Defense Ministry
The sanctions, part of Operation Economic Outcast, include entities based in China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan.
Could environmental cooperation help pave the way for a more stable Gaza? - opinion
Iran offers up to $40,000 reward to Middle East citizens who capture, kill US soldiers - report
Iraqi Airways to resume Iran flights in October after securing US exemption
Qatari Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging Gaza peace efforts for his own political gain
Al Thani also addressed Israel's "Qatargate" scandal, calling it “absurd” and saying that it would have been “the worst investment Qatar have ever done."
Pezeshkian: 'We will die but we will not bow our heads,' Tehran no longer trusts talks with the US
"No one can accuse the Islamic Republic of failing to explore the diplomatic path," Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian state media IRNA on Saturday night.
Authenticity and Modernity Party wins Morocco vote, Islamists return to opposition
"The message is clear," Dr. Yasmine Hasnaoui said. "Citizens are reticent about what these political parties will bring, because we saw them in the previous government."
Israel’s October 7 lesson: How a state can survive in a volatile Middle East - opinion
The Middle East offers no permanent security guarantees. States must prepare not only to deter war, but to survive it and keep functioning when defenses fail.
Iran fires anti-ship missiles at Hormuz, IDF strikes Hezbollah facilities in Lebanon
WATCH: IDF kills two Hamas terrorists in Gaza • Qatari Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging Gaza peace efforts • IDF strikes Hezbollah weapon storage facility
Lebanese PM demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon, says country dragged into war 'imposed upon' it
Salam also condemned Iran for its attacks on Arab states in the region, saying that "Lebanon wishes to renew its solidarity with the states of the Arab Gulf and with Jordan."
Pakistani, Saudi, Turkish chiefs discuss closer military ties
The meeting follows a Washington Post report earlier on Friday that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing a nuclear weapons program, according to US intelligence assessments.
JD Vance’s ‘40 years’ claim ignores the history of US-Israel tensions - opinion
Vance’s “40 years” claim suggests past presidents never challenged Israel. The historical record says otherwise.
Zelensky says India, Turkey, Egypt, Middle Eastern nations involved in Black Sea shipping talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that India, Turkey, Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries were taking part in talks on unblocking shipping in the Black Sea.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to hold urgent chiefs-of-staff meeting after Houthi attacks
The Houthis have launched strikes on the Saudi-backed government in Yemen and repeatedly fired into Saudi Arabia, disrupting oil flows from the world's largest energy exporter.
