Middle East

The region known as the Middle East has been conquered and reconquered by every super power in the West. This has created a region rich in a culture of resistance and thousands of ethnic groups looking for their piece of land. This has created a complicated region and Jpost's Middle East News simplifies it.

Pentagon says it's up to Israel to decide if, when and how they respond to Iran

Ryder said US focus right now remains on the defense of Israel and on the protection of US forces. 

Halevi: Israel will respond to Iran’s missile attack

International community urges restraint as war cabinet debates action

Jordan downed Iranian drones in act of self-defense, Jordanian expert says

Since the beginning of the war in Gaza, anti-Israel sentiment in Jordan has grown significantly, but Jordanians consider Iran’s threat a problem of its own. 

By NATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
15/04/2024

US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken

“The Security Council must unequivocally condemn Iran’s aggressive actions and call for Iran and its partners and proxies to cease their attacks,” US Ambassador Robert Wood told the 15-member body.

Halevi: 'Iranian attack will be met with response'

Halevi's statements come amid a visit to the Nevatim air base in southern Israel, which was reportedly targeted and partially hit by Iran's attack.

US Army soldiers keep watch on the US embassy compound in Baghdad, Iraq January 1, 2020

Iraq's struggle: divided between the US coalition and becoming an Iranian proxy-state

Iraq needs a strong ally like the US to face a potential ISIS rebirth. However, the government is trying to balance its ties with both the US and Iran by allowing Iran to back Shia militias there.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
15/04/2024
 Protesters burn US and Israeli flags during an anti-Israel protest in Tehran, Iran, April 1, 2024

Iran’s Jewish community praises attack on Israel - Here's why

Iran’s regime showcases its dwindling Jewish population to the world as an anti-Zionist organization to score points in its efforts to discredit Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people.

US Central Command’s crucial role in downing missiles, drones

Out of the 350 drones and missiles launched by Iran, almost a third were intercepted by US Central Command and also involved close work with Israel and also US European Command.

Saudi Arabia says it helped defend Israel against Iran

Many of the drones and missiles had to travel over Jordanian and Saudi airspace to reach Israel. 

Iron Dome intercepts UAVs, rockets barrage simultaneously in test

Israel says it shot down Iranian salvo 'shoulder-to-shoulder' with US

Mindful of the need for thrift in the face of foes on several fronts, Israel in 2022 said it was developing a laser-based missile shield to deliver shoot-downs as cheap as $2 each.

By REUTERS
15/04/2024
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