Middle East
Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade
Nine of the 11 vessels that passed through the strait on Tuesday sailed via the Iranian route, according to ship-tracking data on Kpler.
Jeffries opposes Massie bid to cut military aid to Israel, but says ‘change in direction is needed’
Iranian strikes reported across region as Trump threatens to strike power plants, bridges
Iranian strikes cause 'massive' explosions in Kuwait, drones strike US military in Jordan - report
'They don't want you there': Trump tells Netanyahu to pull IDF troops from Syria, Lebanon - report
IDF sources told the Post the Axios report caught them by surprise, adding there has been no change on the ground in Lebanon or Syria.
US CENTCOM strikes Iranian targets, reimposes blockade in Strait of Hormuz
A diplomatic source told the Post that the Trump administration has continued to send messages to Tehran indicating that negotiations are still an option.
From hatred to humanity: How we can bring real peace to the Middle East - opinion
We can, and must, imagine an Arab and Muslim leadership built on humility rather than defiance and education that promotes tolerance and peace.
Netanyahu to Iran: New attacks on Israel will be met with 'much more powerful' response
Speaking at the Negev Conference in Dimona, the prime minister also said Hezbollah now has only 7% to 8% of the missiles it possessed at the start of the war.
Iran's attacks on Emirati tankers leaves Gulf united against Islamic regime - analysis
Gulf solidarity is now emerging in an even larger way than before. While some countries want an agreement that will end the fighting, they are also outraged by Iran’s new attacks.
Israel extends ban on flights to Dubai as foreign airlines continue to avoid Middle East
The extension comes amid concerns over escalation between Iran and the US, which continues to affect aviation activity in the Middle East.
Horn of Africa growing increasingly important in Middle East power plays - analysis
Military agreements, port investments, and competing positions on Somalia, Somaliland, and Sudan are drawing the African and Arabian shores of the Red Sea into a single geopolitical arena.
Oil and the shaping of modern commodity economies in the Middle East
Oil has shaped economies, industries, and international relations for more than a century. This article explores its global impact, market role, and evolving place in the energy landscape.
Iranian strikes reported across region as Trump threatens to strike power plants, bridges
US carries out fresh round of strikes in Iran • CENTCOM reinstates blockade in Strait of Hormuz • Trump requests Israel to pull out of Syria, Lebanon
Israel’s energy blind spot - opinion
Israel expanded its natural gas export agreement with Egypt – the largest in its history – while ENI and TotalEnergies committed Cyprus’s Kronos field to Egyptian liquefaction terminals
