Trump: US-Iran war will 'get wrapped up soon,' speaking ahead of midterm elections
Trump has previously said the US would not strike Iran before the elections.
Middle East
IRGC says two tankers stopped south of Strait of Hormuz after ignoring radio warnings from Iran
IRGC intercepts, averts 'hostile fighter jet' over Qeshm Island, according to local reports
Drone launched by Houthis intercepted, destroyed over Mecca, Saudi-led coalition says
Arab conspiracy theorists blame Israel for Jordanian strikes on Syria, attack on Jordan church
Jordan said it had targeted hideouts linked to Friday’s deadly attack and claimed the strikes were coordinated with Damascus, which denied any such coordination.
Iran threatens 'legal action' against South Korean shipping company in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran has sought to tighten its grip on the strategic waterway by attacking shipping there since US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran on February 28.
Iran security chief meets Supreme Leader Khamenei after talks with Mecca pact countries
State media said Khamenei had stressed the importance of pursuing Iran's interests and maintaining its conditions for ending the war.
Tensions continue to mount as Iraq balances the Iran border crossing closures with national needs
Authorities closed the al-Shib crossing last week as they upgraded security and detection equipment, an Iraqi official told Reuters on Wednesday.
Syria says Jordanian airstrikes killed civilians, denies strikes were coordinated
Damascus has opened an investigation and is in direct contact with Amman after the strikes in Daraa, as Syrians mourn the dead.
Jordan strikes southern Syria after linking church attackers to 'terrorist groups'
There was no immediate comment from Syrian authorities, and it was not clear if the strikes were carried out after coordination with Damascus.
Trump looks beyond 2028 as Board of Peace recruits former Biden aide to build bipartisan support
Former Biden liaison Shelley Greenspan joins Trump's Board of Peace to build bipartisan congressional support for the Gaza plan beyond his presidency.
Hezbollah readies for new regional war with funds from Iran, sources say
Hezbollah has remained committed to attacking Israel and has used a lull in hostilities since June to rearm, with a focus on procuring explosives and drones that can be used to attack IDF troops.
Putin to meet Iran's Pezeshkian, Emir of Qatar on Tuesday in Moscow, Kremlin says
Putin will meet the Iranian President and Emir of Qatar after hosting leaders of a Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow.
How is the Muslim world reporting on Israel’s election?
Articles analyzing Israel's October 27 election were published in media outlets based in Egypt, Qatar, Iran, Lebanon, the West Bank, and a London-based Qatari outlet.
