Turkish Navy ships vists Syrian Latakia port after NATO summit in first since civil war
The visit comes on the heels of Turkey hosting a major NATO summit, which Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa attended.
Middle East
'Unjustified, irresponsible': Iran condemns UK bill designating IRGC as terror group
Israel, Lebanon resume talks as timeline still unclear for IDF withdrawal, Hezbollah disarmarmament
Israel extends ban on flights to Dubai as foreign airlines continue to avoid Middle East
Iran’s mystery flight to Yemen: What do we know about the planes landing in Sana'a? - explainer
The flight on Monday, which made international headlines after it prompted strikes on Sana'a, was eventually able to land in the Houthi-controlled Hodeidah International Airport.
Horn of Africa growing increasingly important in Middle East power plays - analysis
Military agreements, port investments, and competing positions on Somalia, Somaliland, and Sudan are drawing the African and Arabian shores of the Red Sea into a single geopolitical arena.
Israeli think tank urges tougher measures against Turkish consulate, limiting diplomatic presence
Among the recommendations are revoking diplomatic benefits, canceling work visas, restricting freedom of movement in Israel, and removing immunity from diplomatic vehicles.
Explosions heard in Bahrain, Iran's Bandar Abbas as US-Iran conflict continues into fourth day
Trump notifies Congress of Iran war resumption • IRGC attacks tankers in Strait of Hormuz • US strikes Iran for third consecutive night
Syria’s parliament opens with quiet break from Assad era
Lawmakers sought to establish a legislature focused on oversight, representation, and institutional independence rather than displays of loyalty.
Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed
In the letter, the US president described the Memorandum of Understanding as having been violated by Iran following its attacks on commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.
One killed as Iran strikes UAE, UK tankers in Strait of Hormuz, targets US base in Jordan
The UAE Defense Ministry said the country retained its full right to respond and take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and security.
Oil prices surge more than 3% as US-Iran strikes fuel Hormuz fear
"The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade. Iran does not control it," CENTCOM said following its strikes on dozens of Iranian targets.
UN official accuses Hamas of obstructing aid distribution in Gaza
The allegations came after armed men entered a food distribution point in northern Gaza and assaulted two truck drivers in a UN World Food Programme warehouse.
Why the Houthis and Saudi Arabia may come to blows - analysis
The last several years have seen a de-escalation between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia. However, the Houthis appear intent on returning to the conflict.
