Middle East
Tanker in Strait of Hormuz hit by explosives attached to small boat, crew reported safe
According to UKTMO, the vessel was approached by a smaller ship that attached the explosives to the hull above the waterline. The subsequent blasts resulted in a fire in the vessel's engine room.
Trump pledges to push for IDF withdrawal from Lebanon if Beirut joins Abraham Accords - report
Ten US military aircraft arrive in Israel as Americans warn of 'short, focused' Iran war - report
Saudis ask Trump to 'give diplomacy a chance' on Iran prior to military option, sources tell 'Post'
The five issues that determine the Middle East's view of Israel's elections - analysis
Does the Middle East care who wins Israel's elections? Across the region, governments are watching the political developments in Israel.
Next round of Ukraine talks depends on Middle East, other factors, Kremlin aide says
"It will also depend on the situation on the battlefield and the situation in general. You can see the situation now in the Middle East. It just doesn't allow us to hold it in the near future."
Vance tells Tehran that avoiding renewed US strikes will require nuclear negotiations - report
The letter is Washington’s highest-level outreach to Tehran in months, according to Axios, and comes as Trump considers resuming strikes after the US midterms.
Erdogan tells Trump Turkey making diplomatic efforts on Strait of Hormuz, Yemen
Erdogan told Trump that Turkey is working to resolve the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen crises through diplomacy, as Iran considers a new Qatar-mediated ceasefire proposal.
The Mecca Pact and Saudi Arabia’s future with the Abraham Accords - opinion
Saudi Arabia can strengthen ties with Pakistan and Turkey while keeping the door open to normalization with Israel.
Iraqi PM al-Zaidi arrives in Syria in landmark post-Assad summit on security, trade - analysis
Syria’s Sharaa said that Syria's role as a trade corridor for Iraq is important. He stressed the example of the connections between Iraq's Faw Port and Syria's Mediterranean port of Tartous.
Qatari mediators present peace deal to Iran in mediation effort, official says
There were concerns ahead of Sunday's meeting in Tehran that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu could resume attacks on the Islamic Republic this week, the official added.
Iraq deepens ties with Jordan as Baghdad looks to strengthen regional alliances - analysis
Iraq and Jordan signed nine cooperation agreements during Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to Amman, focusing on trade, energy and security amid growing regional tensions.
Iran security chief meets Supreme Leader Khamenei after talks with Mecca pact countries
State media said Khamenei had stressed the importance of pursuing Iran's interests and maintaining its conditions for ending the war.
Netanyahu has turned Israel into a defense-tech powerhouse and a model US ally - opinion
Israel’s shift toward offensive military action, defense-tech innovation and regional partnerships is reshaping its strategic value to Washington.
