Middle East


How Ghalibaf’s visit could redefine Iran-Iraq ties amid regional tensions - analysis

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and his Iraqi counterpart Haibat al-Halbousi attend a meeting at the parliament building in Baghdad on August 19, 2026.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf's Iraq visit seeks to reshape ties amid regional unrest

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi attend a meeting at the parliament building in Baghdad on August 19, 2026.

Gaza mediators say latest Israeli strikes undermine efforts to end conflict at critical stage

Displaced Palestinians walk past tents and destroyed buildings near the beachfront in Gaza City in August.