Middle East

Trump warns Iran against restarting nuclear program

"I am telling those in the White House that if they do not live up to their commitments, the Iranian government will firmly react," Rouhani said.

Toy drone, social media fed rumors of Riyadh ‘coup’ that never happened

The drone incident revealed how social media can spread rumors faster than governments or even those on the ground can contradict them.

Sex scandals, boycotts and ISIS threats: Iraq prepares for elections

Almost 7,000 register to run in elections, one quarter of the candidates are women.

Global donors to seek more than $6 billion for Syrian aid

The international funds will go to reconstruction, humanitarian aid, and land mine removal.

Global donors to seek more than $6 billion for Syrian aid

The majority of aid is likely to go to help the refugees outside Syria and the millions displaced within.

Iran says 'either all or nothing' on nuclear deal

US allies and rivals spoke out in support of the Iran nuclear deal ahead of President Trump's May 12 deadline to "fix" it.

Syrian opposition says U.S. cannot afford to leave Syria yet

"Daesh [ISIS] is not finished," said Syria's chief opposition negotiator.

PA seizes hundreds of marijuana plants

In a joint operation, the PA Police and PA Preventative Security confiscated 419 marijuana plants.

Analysis: How will North Korean moves, U.S. talks impact Iran’s nuke threat?

How does all of this impact the Iran nuclear deal and the nuclear threat Tehran poses to Israel?

Palestinian official: Egypt willing to transfer engineer’s remains to Gaza

Thirty-five-year-old Fadi al-Batsh was shot dead by two men on a motorcycle on Saturday morning in Kuala Lumpur while walking to a mosque to perform prayers.

Iran FM: No desire for regional war, Netanyahu: I put my faith in the IDF

Zarif appeared to make an attempt to mitigate an escalation of hostilities between the two countries.

Iran foreign minister doesn't foresee imminent 'regional' war with Israel

Zarif appeared to make an attempt to mitigate an escalation of hostilities between the two countries.

100 Palestinian National Council members push to delay rare meeting

In Ramallah, Mohammad Sbeih, the PNC's secretary, declined to comment directly on the letter but told Reuters there will no delays.

Forty Hezbollah 'thugs' assault rival election candidate

Ali Al Amine has been a vocal critic of Hezbollah for years. In 2014 his house was attacked by Hezbollah supporters.

After shooting outside palace, Saudi Arabia outlines new drone regulations

On Saturday night, palace guards shot down a drone outside the king's residence, though some believed the gunfire to have stemmed from an attempted coup.

Liberman: Those who threaten Israel will pay a high price

"We have established here a state and the IDF specifically to prevent these threats, and those who threaten need to understand there is a price to be paid, and they will pay a full price," he said.

Iranian generals: Israel 'has nowhere to run'

Leading Iranian military commanders sharpened the tone of their threats against Israel Saturday, promising "our fingers are on the trigger."

Rouhani tells Assad: Iran ready to aid in Syria's reconstruction

In a letter, Iran's president looks forward to a speedy victory over "terrorism."

Iran vows 'expected and unexpected' moves if U.S. exits nuclear deal

The deal reached between Iran, the United States and five other world powers put curbs on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.

Int'l inspection vehicles arrive at Syria chemical weapons attack site

The US State Department said that Russia and Syria are attempting to "sanitize" the site where the chemical weapons attack is said to have taken place.

Iran warns of 'unpleasant' response if U.S. drops nuclear deal

"Iran has several options if the United States leaves the nuclear deal. Tehran's reaction to America's withdrawal of the deal will be unpleasant."

Iran's internal power struggle: two sides of the same coin

The folly of seeing Iran’s aggression as internal power play between radicals and moderates

White House works to fill its own vacuum in Syria with allied Arab forces

Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates would be expected to take part.

Assad steps up efforts to crush last besieged enclaves

Despite Western airstrikes, the Syrian government continued its advance, with Russian and Iranian aid.

Belgium companies sold deadly chemicals to Assad in violation of sanctions

Knack magazine reported that the companies said they were not aware that export licenses were required for the sale of chemicals to Syria.