Middle East


Tehran threatens strikes on energy, civilian targets, and nuclear escalation if attacked

Women carrying weapons resembling shoulder-fired missiles ride in a truck during a pro-government National Army Day demonstration on April 17, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Tehran threatens nuclear escalation, Saudi-led coalition destroys drone near Riyadh

Two US Air Force A-10 Warthog aircraft patrol the skies over the Middle East, October 24, 2026; Illustrative.

Iraq believes Israel may have struck militia weapons supplied by Iran - report

An Israeli fighter jet is seen in the skies over central Israel, October 18, 2026.