US ends operations in Iraq, withdraw as Baghdad celebrates renewed sovereignty - analysis
Baghdad asked the US to return. Now, in a kind of “no good deed goes unpunished” manner, Iraq is celebrating the US leaving after asking the US for help.
Middle East
Arab media reactions to flydubai hijacking attempt mixed between cautious, sensational
Female Gazan PLC candidate to 'Post': I want a say in the decisions shaping my life - interview
Mounting pressure on Iran could lead to attack on Israel, ex-national security council head warns
Iranian Airlines plane seized by Turkey over millions in unpaid debts, stranding Iranian passengers
Notably, the seizure came a week after the US imposed secondary sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector, prompting airports and airlines across the region to cancel flights to and from Iran for the fores
US, Iran may return to fighting after midterm elections, reached 'diplomatic stalemate' - report
This follows separate talks in New York between Qatari mediators and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, along with a US delegation that included Jared Kushner.
Hamas, PIJ, Mohammed Dahlan form electoral coalition despite Hamas pledge to cede Gaza rule
PIJ Deputy Secretary General Mohammed al-Hindi claimed the terrorist organization would support “a unified national list” made up of independent figures rather than members of the groups.
Iran receives US feedback on seven-day trust-building plan, main issue is sequencing
The Qatari mediators conveyed the feedback they had received from Washington on Monday, meeting Araghchi and his team on their way back from the United States, the official said.
Iran is renewing progress on its nuclear program, Netanyahu tells UAE President MBZ - report
According to the report, the information Netanyahu presented included details about new construction work at the mountainous site known as “Pickaxe Mountain,” about 140 miles south of Tehran.
Syria takes out Hezbollah terror cell, US Senate blocks measure for report on West Bank violence
Security source says no intel showing attack before election • Katz threatens Hamas leaders abroad • IDF kills Hamas official in Gaza strike
Syrian Internal Security Forces take out cell of Hezbollah terrorists planning sabotage, ISF says
According to the ISF, the Hezbollah cell had been plotting sabotage in the Yarmouk Basin in the Daraa area, and therefore Syria had launched a preemptive security operation.
UAE vice president visits Saudi Arabia in first visit since rift
UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed topics of mutual interest and ways to enhance cooperation and coordination.
Qatari PM: Netanyahu 'war criminal,' rejects claims that Doha funded Hamas military operations
Al Thani also alleged that the Israeli government had organized a campaign against Qatar intended to undermine its role as a mediator. The allegations were presented as his account in the interview.
US sanctions 13 international entities over allegedly procuring weapons for Iran's Defense Ministry
The sanctions, part of Operation Economic Outcast, include entities based in China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan.
