Middle East


US removes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism

The Trump administration’s decision to begin removing Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism has opened the door to broader economic engagement after decades of sanctions.

What are Iran's options to escalate further in face of US economic threats? - explainer

FILE PHOTO: People walk on the beach, with vessels in the Strait of Hormuz visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 22, 2026.

Saudi vessel attacked in Red Sea, national shipping company confirms following Houthi claims

A commercial vessel passes through an international shipping lane off Yemen's Hanish Island in the Red Sea on July 27, 2026; Illustrative.