Middle East

Which airlines still fly over Iran and Yemen? - explainer

Despite the threats, some airlines continue to schedule flights through the airspaces of Iran, Iraq, and Yemen—regions with significant risks of missile fire and terrorist attacks.

Photo of a flight path from France showing the plane avoiding entering Iranian airspace.

UN confirms aid delivered to Sweida after nearly 150,000 displaced by violence

 People carry a person, injured in recent clashes in Syria's Sweida province, as casualties receive treatment at a field medical point, following renewed fighting between Bedouin fighters and Druze gunmen, despite an announced truce, in Deraa, Syria July 18, 2025

Hamas official says terror group 'surprised' by US accusation, asserts ready to resume talks

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

UN aid chief demands evidence after Israel accuses staff of links to Hamas

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher speaks to delegates during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council about the situation in the Middle East, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, July 9, 2025.

USAID, Reuters dismiss mountain of evidence showing Hamas steals humanitarian aid - analysis

The study's acknowledgment of severe limitations, combined with extensive documentation of Hamas aid diversion from multiple sources, raises serious questions about the reliability of its findings.

Armed Palestinians sit on trucks carrying humanitarian aid near the Zikim border crossing between Israel and Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, June 25, 2025.

Iran and Europeans hold 'frank' nuclear talks with UN sanctions looming

Iran would need to make commitments on key issues, including eventual talks with Washington, full cooperation with the UN's IAEA, and accounting for 400 kg of its enriched uranium.

General view of the Iranian Consulate where Iran holds nuclear talks with so-called E3 group of France, Britain and Germany, in Istanbul, Turkey, July 25, 2025.

Syria, US and France hold 'frank' talks, urge success of Syria's transition

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer met in Paris with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem, also known as Asaad al-Shaibani, in the presence of US Ambassador Tom Barrack.

L to R: US Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, and Syria Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani.

Internal USAID analysis claims no evidence of massive Hamas theft of Gaza aid

The study also noted that, because Palestinians who receive aid cannot be vetted, it was possible that US-funded supplies went to administrative officials of Hamas.

 Palestinians gather to collect what remains of relief supplies from the distribution center of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, June 5, 2025.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to host major Iranian opposition convention in Munich

The Convention of National Cooperation to Save Iran will take place on Saturday, July 26, in Munich, Germany.

 Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, speaks during a press conference about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025.

Syrian, Israeli officials discuss de-escalation in Paris meeting, US envoy says

"Our goal was dialog and de-escalation, and we accomplished precisely that," Barrack said in a statement on social media website X.

 Druze residents protest near the Israeli-Syrian border fence in solidarity with their community in Syria, July 16, 2025.

'War may be over, campaign against Iran continues', expert warns

"While the war may be over, the campaign against the Iranian regime continues," Sabti said at the outset of the interview.

 An illustrative image of the silhouettes of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to a backdrop of their respective countries' flags.

Netanyahu, Druze spiritual leader meet in Jerusalem amid Syria ceasefire

This meeting comes ahead of Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer's meeting with US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Paris.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Druze leader Sheikh Muwafaq Tarif at the Prime Minster’s Office in Jerusalem on July 24, 2025.

Iran considering relocating its capital over severe water shortage - report

At least 20 of Iran’s 31 provinces are now suffering a water crisis.

The Amir Kabir dam along the Karaj river in Iran's northern Alborz mountain range is pictured on June 1, 2025.

Int'l press orgs. demand safe passage for reporting in Gaza, express concern for employees

The AFP, AP, BBC, and Reuters journalists also stated that "It is essential that adequate food supplies reach the people there."

Two Gazan journalists crying at a funeral of a colleague in the Gaza Strip's Khan Yunis, May 13, 2025; illustrative.