Iraq in transition: Baghdad pushes weapons monopoly amid reforms - analysis
Iraq’s new leadership is pledging state control over weapons, but questions remain over whether Baghdad can rein in powerful Iran-backed militias.
Middle East
Are IDF soldiers in Lebanon now dying in vain? - analysis
Economic strain weakens Hezbollah support base in Lebanon, ITIC assessment finds
Damascus using Assad-era laws to detain activist Hassan Akkad, expert tells ‘Post’
Syria alleges Assad officials took organs from detainees for elite transplants
The former medical staff admitted to carrying out operations on prisoners abducted by Assad’s intelligence service, which saw organs implanted into patients connected with senior officials.
Famed Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil dies of injuries sustained from Israeli strike
Khalil’s home was reportedly hit by an Israeli airstrike on June 4, where she was seriously injured. Her assistant also suffered injuries and burns in the strike.
IDF, Shin Bet expose Turkey-based Hamas terrorists carrying out 'military action' against Israel
All five have been overseeing recruitment for individuals willing to carry out terror attacks and smuggling weapons and funds into the region.
Father of child murdered in Sbarro bombing slams Jordan, demands terrorist extradited - interview
“She's been free in Jordan longer than my daughter was alive," Arnold Roth said. "There's something very, very wrong going on, and there are no secrets. It's very clear who can fix the problem.”
Turkey, US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia hold Cairo talks on Iran, Libya, Gaza - analysis
The Cairo meeting illustrates how the US is engaging with various Muslim countries in the region.
'Fruitful negotiations, great day will lead to world peace,' Pakistan PM says at Iran talks
A reporter asked Vance if he had a message for Netanyahu, to which Vance replied that the US has "seen great progress over the last couple of days in ensuring the ceasefire holds in Lebanon."
First round of US-Iran talks conclude, five soldiers killed in two days
Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz over MoU breaches • Trump insists US-Iran MoU qualifies as Tehran's 'unconditional surrender' • IDF kills Hamas terrorist posing as photojournalist
Hormuz must be cleared of 80 mines, may not open until year's end, says tanker body - report
Richard Meade, editor-in-chief at the maritime data provider Lloyd’s List, said that he doesn't believe the traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal before the end of the year.
Voices from the Arab press: Elon Musk, the world's first trillionaire
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
JD Vance emerges as central figure in Iran nuclear talks amid regional recalibration - analysis
JD Vance has emerged as a key figure in Iran peace talks as a perceived “closer” for the Trump administration, with his isolationist stance shaping US strategy and regional views.
