Middle East


US sanctions three for aiding Iran's air defenses amid reports of Moscow-Tehran arms deal

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Jordanian officer killed, one other wounded in Amman stabbing, suspect arrested

Security personnel stand outside Saint George’s Greek Orthodox Church, where gunmen opened fire during a funeral the previous day, in the village of Hamoud, Karak, Jordan, October 24, 2026.

Saudi Arabia, Syria sign military, financial pacts in Riyadh as ties between countries deepen

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ​meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 4, 2026.