Middle East

The statement signed on Sunday by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt shows a regional alignment among major powers whose “strategic priorities do not always align."

On June 13, 2025, the Mossad released sensational and rare video footage of its co-lead role with the air force in Israel's preemptive strike on Iran's ballistic missiles and air defenses.

Israeli Druze figures and regional experts condemn US envoy Tom Barrack's accusations against Syria's Druze, warning they risk fueling sectarian violence.

Baghdad shut crossings with Iran this week, and the Kurdistan Region denied hosting Ukrainian drones, as Iraq moves to avoid being drawn into another round of fighting.

The Yazidi region was largely abandoned by Iraq. The Yazidis remained, but they were divided.

The Houthis said they attacked the airport and Saudi oil facilities on Saturday. Saudi authorities did not comment directly on the Houthi statements.

Damascus has conveyed messages to Jerusalem asserting that its actions are intended to establish sovereignty over all Syrian territory rather than target civilians.

US officials expressed concern Iran was in the “advanced stages” of planning these attacks, while Iran is also preparing for the possibility of an Israeli or US strike against it.

Tehran aims to cause even more pain in the case of a renewed campaign, especially at a time when interceptor missile stockpiles are under pressure in Israel and in US-aligned nations in the Gulf.

Entry of Palestinian workers into West Bank restricted ahead of election • Saudi-led coalition destroys drone near Riyadh • Tehran threatens nuclear escalation