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 wants sophisticated Russian military capabilities – US warns

There is a "clearly a growing relationship in the defense realm" between Iran and Russia, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said.

07/12/2023

Iran's IRGC, police raped, sexually assaulted protesters - report

Amnesty International documented 45 cases of rape and sexual assault endured by anti-regime protesters in Iran.

Iranian President Raisi heads to Moscow

Russian state media reports that Iran and Russia's presidents intend to discuss trade and economic cooperation while Iran's pro-regime media highlights that Gaza is an important subject.

How Hamas 'lulled Israel into complacency' with Islamic Jihad intel

The terror group passed on information on the PIJ to Israel with the hopes of maintaining an Israeli belief that Hamas was interested in Gaza's stability, rather than entering a conflict.

Iran foreign minister warns of 'terrible' days ahead for Israel

It is not clear if the Iranian threats regarding “terrible” things are an escalation.

US: We’re opposed to a buffer zone in Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that the PA and its president Mahmoud Abbas will never rule Gaza.

Hezbollah will back away from Israel or IDF will make them - Gallant

Moreover, Gallant said that Israel does not want a larger conflict with Hezbollah, but that if it is necessary, "we will not hesitate."

How does Iran's latest space launch advance its nuclear threat?

Until now, most of the focus has been on whether Tehran could weaponize enough uranium for a nuclear bomb.

US Navy shoots down drone launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen

There was no damage to US Navy vessels or injuries to US personnel in the attack, said the US official, who declined to be named.

06/12/2023

Saudi Arabia asks for US 'restraint' over Houthi ship attacks in Red Sea

The Iran-aligned Houthis have waded into the conflict that has spread around the Middle East since war erupted on Oct. 7.

By REUTERS
06/12/2023
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