Syria struggles to project authority as local clashes, blockades, ISIS threats persist – analysis
Southern Syria is particularly complex for several reasons. One reason is the continued Israeli raids along the border.
Middle East
Iraqi PM orders investigation into provincial council threats over closed Iran border crossing
Houthi attacks ground nearly 90% of Riyadh flights, forcing cancellations, paralyzing nation
Lebanon's Mossad hysteria: Palestinians with Israeli phone country code spark fear in Beirut
Iran's Baghaei says Israel's election outcome 'doesn't matter' ahead of Mecca pact meeting
He also said that the meeting with the Mecca pact members in Tehran would tackle issues such as Israel's 'expansionist' policies, Lebanon, and the US war with Iran.
US ready to strike Iran 'within 96 hours' of Trump's order, Israel pushes for joint attack - report
While Trump has not made a final decision on whether to commit to major military action after the US midterms, officials said any attack that would be conducted would "be a big effort."
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.
How purchases of sanctioned Iranian jet fuel were disguised by Myanmar
Reef carried sanctioned jet fuel from Iran to Myanmar, according to records of fuel shipments to Myanmar, as well as satellite images and analysis by SynMax Intelligence.
Mecca pact country officials to meet with Iran, Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile
Entry of Palestinian workers into West Bank restricted ahead of election • Saudi-led coalition destroys drone near Riyadh • Tehran threatens nuclear escalation
Top officials from Mecca pact countries to meet Iranian officials in Tehran, two sources say
Saudi Arabia will be represented by Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, and Pakistan by army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, the people said on condition of anonymity.
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.
