Turkey’s war of words, and its boundaries - analysis
Words are one thing; actions are another. It is one thing for Erdogan to fulminate regularly against Israel. But talk of invasion?
Middle East
Norway to lift ban on wealth fund investments in Syrian bonds, document shows
US could return to Islamabad for additional negotiations with Iran in next two days, Trump says
Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says
Saudi Arabia asks US to end Hormuz blockade amid worries of possible Houthi retaliation - WSJ
Saudi officials appear to be weighing not only the direct risks in the Gulf, but also the possibility that Iran could respond through allied forces elsewhere in the region.
Food shortages and rising costs: UN agency warns of global food crisis if Hormuz remains blocked
The closure of the narrow waterway, which normally carries around a fifth of global Liquified Natural Gas supplies, will have a rippling impact beyond the Middle East, Maximo Torero warned.
Iran less likely to compromise in US talks as its isolation grows, analyst warns
The collapse of US-Iran talks is casting doubt on the ceasefire, suggesting it may be a fragile pause rather than a path to diplomacy.
Iran's war crimes: Behind the IRGC's recruitment of 12-year-olds - analysis
The 12-year-olds registering at mosques in Tehran may get the same chance to stop believing if the regime around them collapses.
One IDF soldier killed, thirteen wounded in Lebanon clashes with Hezbollah
The IDF reported 13 soldiers wounded and one soldier killed in southern Lebanon overnight. The IDF continues operations despite small guerilla warfare threats from Hezbollah.
Will Israel-Lebanon talks solve the Hezbollah disarmament dilemma? - analysis
The key issue for Tuesday's talks is that the Lebanese want to see an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory and border demarcation.
Young Yemeni woman's suicide prompts calls for new legislation on women’s rights
The young woman died after being ordered by a Sanaa court to return to her husband's home.
Israel to blame for released terrorist's death in Egypt, Palestinian Authority claims
Despite blaming Israel, the Palestinian Authority suspended a PA medical professional after launching an investigation into Riyad Al-Amour’s death.
Iranian delegation claims it was 'under attack' en route to Islamabad, regime is re-arming - report
"We don't trust the United States," Iranian regime sources said on Tuesday, "and we are also being very busy preparing ourselves for the next round of war."
US, Iran may return to negotiating table as early as this weekend, sources say
A proposal has been shared with both the US and Iran to resend their delegates to resume the talks, a source said.
