Biden admin. was unaware of any UAE Oct. 7 massacre warning to Israel, sources tell 'Post'
Even in the period after the massacre, Biden administration officials did not hear that the UAE had issued a specific warning, the sources told the Post.
Middle East
Iran launches largest missile barrage since Roaring Lion, captures US submarine drone
Dwindling oil revenue is driving Iran into deeper economic crisis - report
Huawei heads to trial in US over its business dealings in Iran
Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz
In response to Iranian claims of the capture, a Pentagon spokesperson said a US underwater drone had "malfunctioned more than a day ago."
Seven years after being displaced, Kurdish families return to Serekaniye - analysis
In 2019, the US briefly considered leaving Syria. It evacuated some posts in the area, not wanting to be in the middle of fighting. It took time for the area to stabilize.
IRGC confirms Iran attacked Jordanian US military base, two US vessels, eight tankers in Gulf
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran on Tuesday that the US would continue to strike Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for attempted attacks on US warships.
MEAD conference opens in Washington as Israel, US face key regional decisions
The MEAD conference comes amid continued uncertainty over Iran, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the situation in Lebanon, and efforts to advance a political and security framework for Gaza.
Secular school in Damascus announces full gender segregation, backlash ensues
The esteemed Al-Hurriya Institute in Damascus received backlash from Syrians after the former secular school announced plans to segregate students based on gender.
Iran's 'last man standing': Will weakening Houthis put Iran's Middle East plans to bed? - analysis
If the Iranian regime doesn’t collapse, that doesn’t mean change is stymied. In fact, a blockaded and weakened Iran may not be able to support its proxies as much.
Qatari official: War in Gaza was the ‘nucleus’ for Iran’s attacks on the Gulf, pushes for deal
Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majed al-Ansari argued the conflict could only be resolved through a deal. Ansari claimed sanctions hadn't "yielded the results that have been expected."
PA's UK Embassy praises Foreign Sec. Miliband's ban on trade with West Bank settlements
PA Ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot praised Britain's settlement trade ban as a "turning point" and called for further sanctions, including an arms embargo on Israel.
Arab Gas Pipeline revival: Jordan approves strategic natural gas supply route to Lebanon via Syria
Under the new arrangement, Jordan will import liquefied natural gas and regasify it using existing infrastructure at the Aqaba Port, before transporting the product to Lebanon through Syria.
Saudi energy group signs landmark oil, gas agreements with Afghanistan
The agreements also include a natural gas utilization study in Herat and plans for a proposed 435-mile gas pipeline, in a deal that could pave the way for billions of dollars in future investment.
