Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack, state media says
The attack, in which gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church on Friday in the village of Hamoud in Karak governorate, killed nine people.
Middle East
How purchases of sanctioned Iranian jet fuel were disguised by Myanmar
Mecca pact country officials to meet with Iran, Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile
Top officials from Mecca pact countries to meet Iranian officials in Tehran, two sources say
Trump rules out Sunday strike on Iran as Netanyahu warns Israel faces imminent existential threat
Trump also said that the US is actively monitoring activity at Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site as well as three other sites that were allegedly destroyed in previous strikes.
CENTCOM chief flies over Strait of Hormuz during Middle East visit, affirms waterway clear of mines
"We remain intensely focused on keeping commercial traffic flowing as we work with our teammates in the US interagency, Gulf Cooperation Council, and shipping industry," he said.
Saudi-signed statement blaming Israel for instability doesn't rule out Abraham Accords, expert says
The statement signed on Sunday by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt shows a regional alignment among major powers whose “strategic priorities do not always align."
Ex-Mossad chief Barnea intended for Iran to see Israel's operations to overwhelm IRGC
On June 13, 2025, the Mossad released sensational and rare video footage of its co-lead role with the air force in Israel's preemptive strike on Iran's ballistic missiles and air defenses.
Druze experts condemn Tom Barrack's accusations against Syrian Druze, warn of sectarian violence
Israeli Druze figures and regional experts condemn US envoy Tom Barrack's accusations against Syria's Druze, warning they risk fueling sectarian violence.
Iraq braces for renewed Iran conflict after 1,000 strikes on Kurdistan, 600 militia attacks
Baghdad shut crossings with Iran this week, and the Kurdistan Region denied hosting Ukrainian drones, as Iraq moves to avoid being drawn into another round of fighting.
Fourteen years after genocide, Yazidis may see stability in Iraq - analysis
The Yazidi region was largely abandoned by Iraq. The Yazidis remained, but they were divided.
Saudi says Riyadh airport partly reopens despite ongoing fighting with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis
The Houthis said they attacked the airport and Saudi oil facilities on Saturday. Saudi authorities did not comment directly on the Houthi statements.
Israel on alert for renewed attacks on Syria's Druze, security source says
Damascus has conveyed messages to Jerusalem asserting that its actions are intended to establish sovereignty over all Syrian territory rather than target civilians.
'Fair game': Iranian officials say US diplomats, officials are targets for assassinations - report
US officials expressed concern Iran was in the “advanced stages” of planning these attacks, while Iran is also preparing for the possibility of an Israeli or US strike against it.
