Flydubai hijacker, wounded pilot accompanied by Emirati security team to UAE, Saudi Arabia says
Both were cleared to fly by medical professionals after being hospitalized once the aircraft landed in Tubuk.
Middle East
Araghchi offered inspectors access to nuclear facilities in exchange for sanctions relief - report
US Treasury announces sanctions on Iranian railway, automotive industries
In their own voice: How Iran’s citizens documented January's massacres in Manoto documentary
US waives human rights conditions on $320 million in military aid to Egypt over Iran war role
Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that the military aid was necessary for "counterterrorism, border security, or nonproliferation programs."
Day one for the new Iraq after US Forces leave - analysis
The US's 23-year presence in Iraq ended as both sides offer their characterization of the conflict and look to the future.
USS Roosevelt, Marines set to deploy to Mideast ahead of midterm elections, US official to 'Post'
The move means that, until the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump will have significantly greater military capabilities and a wider range of options for potential action against Iran.
Video shows clashes in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, IRGC claims six 'terrorists' killed
Baloch militants appear to be increasing their fight against the Iranian regime as the IRGC cracks down.
Palestinian election candidate warns West Bank could ‘explode’ unless Israel releases tax funds
Palestinian election candidate Dr. Ahmad Shadid warned that withheld PA tax revenues and rising unemployment could trigger an “explosion in the West Bank” with regional consequences.
Turkey's latest crackdown on independent media targets outlets pushing 'LGBT propaganda'
A court in Istanbul shut down T24, an independent news outlet, over allegedly publishing 'LGBT propaganda.'
Co-pilot in flydubai attempted hijacking underwent Islamist radical indoctrination, Netanyahu says
"We'll get to the root of this attacker, whether he had accomplices, whether Iran was behind it. I think we'll find out very soon," Netanyahu said.
Iran will 'never' shy away from dialogue with US, says Iranian President Pezeshkian
"We have never shied away from talks, and we never will, although the United States has targeted our country three times despite having signed an agreement," he was quoted as saying.
Imprisonment of hardline Iranian MP over Ghalibaf feud ignites fierce conservative backlash
Mohammad Manan Raeisi said that he contacted Ghalibaf’s office to recommend that they cancel the judgment, insisting that the imprisonment would lead to officials losing respect for the speaker.
Pakistani defense company, CEO, among entities sanctioned by US over alleged support to Iran regime
The Treasury alleged that Tajammal and Cavalier Group acted as third-party intermediaries for MODAFL and that Tajammal used his contacts to assist Iran in procuring and distributing weapons.
