Middle East
Iran's attacks prove Israel, Gulf states need a permanent regional defense alliance - editorial
Iran has demonstrated that countries do not need to be at war with it to become targets. As such, Israel and the Gulf States should work together to protect themselves.
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack
State Department urges caution for all US travelers in light of Middle East tensions
Turkey and Qatar: The face of the Muslim Brotherhood’s murderous ideology - opinion
Iran claims Israel responsible for US strikes, Israel votes to extend state of emergency
Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz
Bypassing Hormuz: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor could threaten Iran, experts say
Iran is worried that the rapid advance of the IMEC corridor could offer a viable alternative to trade and energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, while strengthening Israel's regional standing.
Russia eyes mid-July start for commercial logistics hub at Syrian port, officials say
The hub will handle a wide range of Russian goods, including wheat and grains, and target initial cargo volumes of around 250,000 tons per month, one of the officials said.
Tea Bar: How to tell it’s summer in Jerusalem - review
When the Jerusalem heat kicks in, there’s only one thing to do: find a cool drink.
Can Kurdistan follow Israel's lead to become the Middle East's next Start-Up Nation? - analysis
Kurdistan does not need to copy Israel, but it can learn from its journey from a small and politically uncertain environment to a start-up and tech superpower.
Iran's missile arsenal, not Gulf deterrence, is the Middle East's real problem - opinion
Iran has not only built a massive missile program; it has turned missiles into a standalone strategic language, using them as a deterrent, a means of pressure, and a message of influence.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Huckabee confirms Israeli intel on Trump assassination plot
Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz
Syria arrests senior ISIS leader, exposes criminal financing network
According to Syria's Interior Ministry, an investigation found that the ISIS cell financed its activities through assassinations and armed robberies targeting gold merchants in Daraa province.
Iran rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites, satellite imagery shows - report
While CNN reported that repair efforts were identified at sites in Iran's Parchin and Pickaxe Mountain, imagery of sites at Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz did not indicate any restoration efforts.
US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz, American officials say
Iran has told Washington that recent attacks on shipping in the strait were from "an errant part of their system," one senior official said.
