Middle East


WATCH: Car bomb explodes near Defense Ministry building in Damascus

A member of the security personnel arrives at the scene near a burning vehicle following an explosion in Damascus on May 19, 2026.

Iraq condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia amid US pressure on Iranian-backed militias

Smoke rises above Riyadh, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 5, 2026.

Explosions heard in Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz, cause unknown, news agency says

An illustrative map indicating the location of Qeshm Island between the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.