Chance of US-Iran agreement now greater than two months ago, expert tells Post
Shine stressed that negotiations could still fall through if the US refused to bend on giving Iran the right to uranium enrichment or if personal egos got in the way.
Middle East
Chinese ambassador says Iran military aid claims 'baseless' after ex-Mossad, IDF allegations
UNICEF says Israel blocks Gaza basin repairs, warns of flooding, disease
Iran seals restaurants over allegations businesses ‘failed to observe Islamic norms’
Tensions flare between Hamas, Fatah less than a month after Palestinian unity talks
Hamas accuses the PA of rearresting released terrorists, while Fatah accuses Hamas of preventing humanitarian operations for Gazans.
Gulf Arab states approve military command headquarters in Kuwait
The announcement followed the 23rd meeting of the GCC's Joint Defense Council, attended by defense ministers from the bloc's member states, in Bahrain.
Canada reimposes sanctions on 11 entities over Iranian non-compliance with nuclear obligations
Sanctions against the entities, which include Iranian nuclear procurement companies, oil companies, and banks, were previously lifted in 2016.
Between Iran, Iraq and a hard place: Iraq’s prime minister weighs next moves - analysis
The question for Iraq’s prime minister this week will be whether he will continue on his path of pressure on the militias, or if he will back down.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone over oil-rich Eastern Province
The coalition said its air defenses destroyed a drone over the Eastern Province and intercepted missiles launched at the Saudi capital and the southern region.
Iraq to reopen Sheeb border crossing with Iran, temporarily close Mandali border
The US Treasury had requested the closing of the all but two border crossings with Iran as part of its campaign to increase economic pressure on Tehran.
Trump: Saudi Arabia, Qatar want peaceful resolution to Iran war, US ready to strike if needed
Trump also met with Qatari PM and FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, saying that Doha, along with other Gulf States, wants to maintain the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Board of Peace calls on Israel to authorize winter supplies aid entry into Gaza following flooding
“The situation no longer represents simply a threat posed by the approaching winter, but an immediate humanitarian emergency,” the Board of Peace said in a statement.
IDF confirms entry of tents, winter supplies into Gaza after Hamas blames Israel for conditions
In addition to the tents and winter supplies, the IDF detailed other humanitarian projects being conducted in the Gaza Strip, including efforts to improve water and sanitation infrastructure.
Emirati charity linked to Mohammed Dahlan arranges mass wedding for 250 Gazan couples
Around 250 Palestinian couples wed at a UAE-backed ceremony in Gaza, where exiled Fatah figure Mohammed Dahlan urged Palestinian leadership reform.
