Iranian Rial hits record low as economic fallout from war takes hold - report
Iranian workers are going on strike as inflation rises to 128% and the fuel crisis worsens living conditions across the country.
Middle East
Syrian private airport plans spark outcry over mass graves, land rights
Saudi pipeline struck by drone launched from Iraq, Israel-Lebanon talks to continue in Washington
Upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks to take place in Washington instead of Rome, US State Department says
Iraqi military commander dismissed following drone attack on Saudi Arabia originating from Iraq
Later on Saturday, Iraq ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran as a precautionary measure after the drone attacks, two security sources told Reuters.
Turkey's foreign minister discusses attacks on Saudi Arabia with Saudi counterpart, source says
Last month, NATO member Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement that includes a mutual defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5.
Iran used AI to develop military, propaganda strategies, Anthropic report reveals
Anthropic's 154-page report revealed the dangers of US and Western adversaries using artificial intelligence models to pose security threats.
Officials discuss Gaza reconstruction at MEAD conference, current plans 'not progressing'
Figures presented at the conference showed that 1.2 million Palestinians had been displaced from their homes and 370,000 homes had been damaged or destroyed, including 70,000 that were damaged.
UN monitoring findings point to continued al-Qaeda activity 25 years after 9/11 - analysis
Although al-Qaeda’s senior leadership is marginalized and its capability and intent to conduct external operations remain unclear, the organization has survived through adaptation.
Gulf foreign ministers to meet with Iranian FM in push to secure deal for Strait of Hormuz - report
The gathering is scheduled to be held on Monday in the Omani coastal city of Salalah, the report said, citing two people briefed on the matter.
Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis - report
Trump rejected the request, and US officials said the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time, the report said.
Saudi pipeline struck by drone launched from Iraq, Israel-Lebanon talks to continue in Washington
Iraqi military commander dismissed following drone attack on Saudi Arabia • Houthis capture both sides of Bab al-Mandeb Strait • US announces new terror sanctions
Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections
He made similar comments on Wednesday, alleging Tehran was trying to influence the elections that will determine whether Trump's Republican Party retains control of Congress.
US announces new sanctions against networks aiding Hezbollah, other Iranian proxies in Middle East
The sanctions targeted entities the US Treasury said supported the Iraqi-based Kataib Hezbollah and Lebanon-based Hezbollah.
