Does Iraq's rerouting of oil exports make Turkey a big winner of the Iran war? - analysis
Turkey has already made use of its position to work with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The increase in oil exports from Iraq appears symbolic.
Middle East
Lebanon's Christians face mounting hostility as sectarian divisions deepen
IRGC-backed Fatemiyoun gunmen killed in clashes at school used as training ground
Hezbollah-appointed Lebanese official welcomed in Syria in first since fall of Assad regime
US, Iran reviewing proposals to bridge differences, end war, Qatar mediators announce
Qatar added that there was an agreement to avoid escalation in the region and the gulf, and that both the US and Iran were committed to the mediation process.
Aramco exploring expansion of crude pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz blockade
The effective blockade of the chokepoint, previously a conduit for 20% of global oil supplies, has redrawn global energy flows and infrastructure investment priorities in the Gulf.
Iran, US far from deal to end war as Tehran threatens response to US strikes
Mediators are working to bridge gaps between Tehran and Washington, as overnight US strikes on Qeshm Island and Iran's downing of a US drone threaten to complicate negotiations.
Trump 'days away' from launching nuclear strike on Iran, Tucker Carlson claims
"An American nuclear attack on Iran would set a new precedent," Carlson claimed in a post on X/Twitter a day before the US carried out "defensive" strikes on Qeshm Island.
US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Qeshm Island after Iran downs drone, officials tell 'Post'
US officials said the strikes were defensive measures against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets, and did not appear to signal a resumption of major combat operations.
Trump raises doubts over renewed attacks on Iran
Trump replied "no" when asked on Monday if he was considering resuming strikes on Iran, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence on doing so.
Saudi Arabia, US discuss regional de-escalation efforts amid Houthi attacks
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed efforts to contain tensions amid continued attacks from the Houthis on the kingdom.
Yemen's Houthis advance to within 80 km of Aden in furthest push since 2015, sources say
The advance brings the Houthis closer to Aden than at any point since the early months of the war in 2015, when they briefly entered the city before being driven out.
Former Mossad chief calls Saudi Crown Prince 'not a mature enough person' at Taglit conference
Cohen also praised the cooperation between Israel and the United States in confronting Iran, describing it as something he and others "always wanted to see."
Retired US Air Force officer Rick Francona discusses Kurds, Iranian threat with 'Post' - interview
As a new conflict with Iran looms, the Kurds in northern Iraq and their autonomous region could face conflict as they navigate the complex arena.
