Middle East


Syria, Iraq stir hope despite memories of war with resumption of Shiite pilgrimages- analysis

Shiite muslim pilgrims hold portraits of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah (R), Imam Ali (C) and depiction of Sayyida Zaynab bint Ali ibn Abi Talib (L) as they march to the shrine city of Karbala ahead of commemorations for Arbaeen on July 19, 2026.

Netanyahu urges Trump to attack Iran as US pursues further negotiations before midterms - report

US President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC on September 29, 2025; illustrative

Two oil tankers explode after hitting mine in Hormuz Strait, IRGC spokesperson says

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 2, 2026.