Syria detains former political security chief Muhammad Mansoura amid Assad-era abuse investigations
Mansoura is considered one of the prominent security figures who held sensitive positions within the structure of the former Syrian regime.
Middle East
Syria’s minorities question German, British silence on sectarian violence during Sharaa’s visit
Iran fires major missile salvo ahead of Passover holiday
Iran denies Trump claim that Iran's new leader has asked for a ceasefire
UAE denies WSJ report that it is preparing to help US, allies open Strait of Hormuz by force
The nation had already conducted an internal assessment of its capabilities to help secure the strait, including its ability to clear mines, officials told the Wall Street Journal.
Drone attack sparks fire at Kuwaiti Airport, tanker off Qatar hit as Iran strikes Gulf states
Iran also launched attacks against Qatar and Bahrain in its latest attacks against the Gulf States.
Iran fires major missile salvo ahead of Passover, Trump says Iran asked for ceasefire
IAF strikes 400 Iranian targets in two days • IDF chief warns of manpower crisis • Iran attacks cause fires in Kuwait, Bahrain
IDF kills senior Quds Force operative, strikes Iranian regime chemical manufacturer
The IDF struck a factory that transferred chemical substances used in the Iranian regime’s development of chemical weapons on Tuesday.
Israel refused normalization with Syria at last minute, says Al-Sharaa
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said that although his government reached good points, Israel changed its mind "at the last minute."
Trump says US could end Iran war in two to three weeks
Trump added that Tehran does not have to make a deal with Washington to end the conflict.
WATCH: IDF strikes, dismantles missile launchers in southern Lebanon
The launchers were used in the terror group's latest barrage against Israel, which left three people injured, including a 6-year-old child.
China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Both countries have called for talks to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, now in the fifth week. Pakistan has previously said it is ready to facilitate peace talks between Washington and Tehran.
How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? - explainer
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that ships passing through the narrow Strait will be targeted, after the US and Israel launched strikes on the country on February 28.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatens US companies across Middle East
The 18 companies listed in the IRGC's threat included Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla, and Boeing.
