Middle East


Two Iraqi soldiers killed, 20 wounded in strike near PMF base in Anbar

Members of Iraq's Hashed al-Shaabi, an alliance of factions now integrated into the regular army, guard the streets during the funeral for members of the Hashed al-Shaabi Forces in Baghdad on March 24, 2026.

Iran wary of US motives as talks to end war intensify, officials tell the 'Post'

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump holds a meeting, with Vice President J.D. Vance alongside him, in the Situation Room at the White House on Saturday. There should be a swift pivot to negotiations, presenting Tehran with clear and firm terms, says the writer.

Hezbollah looking for new ways to abduct IDF soldiers, Iran wary of deal with Washington

Smoke rises from Beirut's southern suburbs following an Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, Lebanon, March 25, 2026.