Iraq closes southern border crossing with Iran amid US pressure on Baghdad
Iraq is in the spotlight because Iran continues to pressure Iraq to expel Kurdish Iranian opposition groups. The US is pressuring Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias.
Middle East
Trump opposed Netanyahu's plans for renewed strikes on Iran ahead of US midterms - report
Officials warn of potential pre-election Iran attack as IDF prepares for Hamas intervention
Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer
Veteran UNRWA teacher exposes alleged Hamas radicalization, hatred of Jews in Gaza schools
A UNRWA teacher of 15 years alleged that Gaza schools taught hatred of Jews and glorified Hamas. After speaking out, she was threatened: “If you don't stop arguing, we will cut out your tongue.”
Iran's Pezeshkian discusses mediation efforts in meeting with Pakistan's army chief
Munir's first meeting on Tuesday was with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran's official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
IDF releases footage of Hezbollah moving weapons, accuses Lebanese army of lying about enforcement
IDF provides footage showing Hezbollah moving weapons which Lebanese army was supposed to seize; Air force later followed, destroyed assets, but Lebanese army accused of lying
Syria’s first DNA-based identifications offer hope for families of missing persons
The cases offer a possible path towards answers for families across Syria, where tens of thousands of people remain missing after decades of repression under Assad family rule and civil war.
Pentagon deploys USS Theodore Roosevelt to Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes - report
New US naval deployments to the Middle East could expand President Donald Trump's military options as his administration weighs additional strikes on Iran.
Dozens of women, IVF doctors arrested in Turkey over alleged international egg trafficking network
The investigation found that 41 women had sold their eggs a total of 811 times, according to Gürlek.
Netanyahu vows to eliminate Iran regime, sources tell 'Post' Trump 'very close' to renewing strikes
On Tuesday, Netanyahu described the Iranian regime as "so fanatical" that it will continue its nuclear ambitions and attempt to rebuild its terror proxy axis "as long as it lives."
Israeli, Lebanese delegations meet at CENTCOM's Tampa headquarters, IDF sources tell 'Post'
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun confirmed Lebanon's participation in the talks on Monday, according to a report by Lebanese outlet Beirut Wire.
Moroccan PM reaffirms push for two-state solution, peaceful solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
Israel and Morocco established diplomatic ties in 2020 as part of the Abraham Accords, with Morocco among the first countries to normalize relations with Israel under the agreements.
IRGC officer killed in Iran-Iraq border mountains as fighting with Kurdish opposition intensifies
Iran’s ambassador to Iraq says Tehran and Baghdad have reached an agreement on as Iran seeks to suppress what it calls Kurdish ‘terrorist’ and ‘separatists.'
