Middle East
US will hold off on Iran strikes 'for now,' Rubio says, IDF strikes southern Lebanon
Gulf countries reportedly export oil despite Iranian blockade of Hormuz • Five killed in Gaza strikes, Palestinian media claims • Strait of Hormuz cleared of mines by US, official tells 'Post'
Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but says Riyadh must recognize Israel
China’s quiet rise in the Middle East’s new power struggle - opinion
Supporting the death penalty: Where Israel and Hezbollah interests align - opinion
Hezbollah MP calls on Islamic countries to unite against Israel during meeting with Iran's Araghchi
Fadlallah, a senior member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance parliamentary bloc, complained of Israel’s alleged “expansionist ambitions” and expressed gratitude toward Iran.
US preparing to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations - report
Foreign Service officers could begin returning to their posts as early as this week, according to the report.
'Predictable risks': Two more US senators call for independant probe into naval warship conditions
The senators granted Hegseth and Cao until September 1 to provide answers and open an inquiry into the issues reported onboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, USS Abraham Lincoln, and the USS Benfold.
Will we forever live by the sword? - opinion
A deeper look at the heritage and history of the Jewish people teaches us that this is not merely a random sequence of disasters, persecutions, and wars.
Hezbollah’s pledge of allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei - opinion
Hezbollah’s swift pledge of allegiance provides Mojtaba with a seal of approval from the Iranian regime’s most important strategic asset and assists him in projecting continuity.
'This is Beirut': Lebanese ready for peace with Israel, drinks in Tel Aviv, analyst tells 'Post'
Contrary to public statements, Selena Ryan told the Post she has received many messages from Shia Muslims, in addition to messages from other sects, in Lebanon expressing desire for peace.
Israel’s second War of Independence: The end of strategic illusions - opinion
Israel needs a government capable of combining military power with diplomatic judgment and building regional alliances.
Iran’s powerful militia network could expand war - opinion
For the foreseeable future, Iran can continue to rely on this substantial external military power to bolster its own military capacity.
Flexible and shifting alliances in the region instead of blocs - opinion
Among other things, the Mecca Agreement includes a clause stipulating that any aggression against one member of the alliance will be considered aggression against all three.
Strait of Hormuz traffic plunges as Iran, US blockades restrict energy shipments
A total of 89 vessels exited the strait while 103 entered over the seven-day period, the report, based on Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, showed.
