Middle East

The region known as the Middle East has been conquered and reconquered by every super power in the West. This has created a region rich in a culture of resistance and thousands of ethnic groups looking for their piece of land. This has created a complicated region and Jpost's Middle East News simplifies it.

Iran faces US without Plan B as nuclear red lines collide

"The plan B is to continue the strategy before the start of talks. Iran will avoid escalating tensions, it is ready to defend itself," a senior Iranian official said.

By REUTERS
21/05/2025

Syria weighs currency overhaul as pound hits new lows

Syria may revamp its currency, but experts warn reforms are needed to restore stability.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
20/05/2025

Will Iran nuclear talks move to the fifth round, or go up in smoke?

The US has expressed a readiness to renew relations with the Islamic Republic, but if talks have no end in sight, it could mean a permanent standoff between Washington and Tehran.

Iran hosts Hamas delegation as Israeli op. in Gaza widens

Iran hosted senior Hamas officials for talks in Tehran, signaling renewed support amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Jordan's Safadi in Syria, as Amman, Damascus agree on cooperation roadmap

Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, Ayman Safadi, landed in Syria on Monday with a delegation for a 'working visit.'

  People celebrate after US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would order the lifting of san

EU moves forward with sanctions relief for Syria

The EU, supported by the US, Qatar, and others, is moving to lift sanctions on Syria to aid its reconstruction and reintegration after years of conflict.

Protesters hold up pictures of Jordanian King Abdullah and pilot Muath al-Kasaesbeh

Jordanian textbooks bash peace, propagate antisemitism, study finds

According to the Jordanian education system, treachery is a “natural Jewish quality,” and the peace agreement was signed “in order to curb Israel’s known greedy aspirations.”

20/05/2025

UK summons Iranian ambassador after Iranians charged under security law

Iranian state media reported that the British diplomat had been summoned to provide an official explanation for the arrest of Iranian citizens.

By REUTERS , THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
19/05/2025

Israel-Lebanon peace is far off, and Druze-Lebanese handshake shows it

“This is typical behavior by Israeli media at similar international events. There’s no need to amplify such falsehoods and serve the Israeli enemy,” Lebanon claimed.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) attend a documents

Iran, Russia deepen ties amid nuclear talks with the US

Iran's goal is to have China, Russia, and even some European countries potentially help it hedge against any fallout should the US talks collapse.

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