Damascus begins public trials for individuals involved in Sweida sectarian violence
The attacks in July, 2025, were among the worst outbreaks of sectarian violence since Ahmed al-Sharaa seized power following the fall of the Assad regime in 2024.
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Iran's supreme leader seeks to purge infamous 'Judge of Death' to consolidate judicial power
Turkey's LGBT crackdown rooted in Erdogan's conservative religious push, experts tell 'Post'
The Gulf wants to end attacks from Iraq, but will it influence Baghdad before Iran does? - analysis
Houthis launch major offensive in western Yemen, raising fears of wider escalation
The main information on the Houthi movements comes from Al-Ain news in the UAE, which has good security sources in Yemen.
Hamas urged Hezbollah not to 'disappoint' Palestinians before October 7, documents show - report
Additionally shown in the documents is Hezbollah’s false promise to join Hamas in its attack on Israel on October 7 due to its fear of Israel’s retaliation, as the Post has previously reported.
Tehran's theater of mourning: What Khamenei's funeral tells us about Iran's next move - analysis
Iran is burying its former leader in a week-long ceremony. Will it now use the boost to try to claw back its influence across the Middle East?
Iran to pursue legal action against Israel, US over Khamenei assassination, official says - report
"The process of filing a complaint after collecting evidence and documentation has begun and is being followed up," the Iranian government spokeswoman told reporters.
Palestinian officials slam decision to end UNRWA's role in Gaza as 'politically motivated'
'We'll do everything to preserve UNRWA,' officials told the Post, describing the Board of Peace's decision as 'driven by the Israeli right wing, which seeks to destroy the Palestinian cause.'
Despite Trump's denial, Iran says it will charge ships service fees in Strait of Hormuz
“As a country where the Hormuz is part of its territorial waters, we will definitely charge service fees,” an official said, denying such charges were a toll.
'I'm not in love with Israel, but give me another solution': Lebanon's Aoun defends peace framework
“I am telling you that I am not in love with Israel, but give me another solution, whatever it may be,” Aoun said, according to the Lebanese television network.
'Greatest force for freedom': Middle East leaders congratulate US, Trump on 250th Independence Day
Political leaders from across the Middle East sent messages to President Trump on the Fourth of July, with many underscoring positive relations with the US and the nation's commitment to democracy.
Israel sent dozens of IDF soldiers, Iron Dome system to UAE during Iran war, minister confirms
Multiple Israeli officials have stated that the decision to send the Iron Dome battery and interceptors was made after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call UAE's Mohammed bin Zayed.
Iranians chant 'kill Trump' as second day of Khamenei's week-long funeral continues in Tehran
The funeral began on Saturday in Tehran with chants of "death to America, death to Israel," and his body is expected to be taken to Qom, Najaf and Kerbala, the great Shi'ite centers of Iran and Iraq.
