Middle East


Syrian army seizes two oil fields from Kurdish factions as US planes fly over conflict zone

A member of the Syrian army walks with a weapon in the street as civilians flee following renewed clashes between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Aleppo, Syria, January 7, 2026

Khamenei calls Trump criminal, US State Dept: Don't play games with President Trump

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran January 3, 2026.

'Delayed deaths': UK report claims chemical agents used on Iranian protesters

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities