Middle East


Middle Eastern leaders congratulate US President Trump on Fourth of July, 250th anniversary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir attend the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026.

Israel sent Iron Dome, dozens of IDF troops to UAE during Iran war, Regev confirms

The Iron Dome fires to intercept incoming rockets launched from the Gaza Strip. Maintaining Israel’s qualitative military edge remains a central issue in future US-Israel security discussions.

Iranians chant 'kill Trump' as second day of Khamenei's week-long funeral continues in Tehran

Mourners gather at the Grand Mosalla to pay their final respects to Iran's former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 5, 2026.