Middle East


Israel assesses Iran strike unlikely this week as US weighs next steps

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, flanked by two F-22 Raptor fighter jets, flies over Washington, D.C., during Independence Day celebrations on July 4, 2025.

Trump’s Maliki message underscores Iraq’s growing strategic risk, won't back him as PM - analysis

US President Donald Trump walks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

New security accord between Syria, SDF points to structural realignment, implementation uncertain

SDF leader Mazloum Abdi (L) and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) signing a deal to end the war between their two groups, March 2025.