Middle East

U.S. hoping its security gamble with Turkey in Syria will pay off

On Saturday, the sixth aerial overflight by the US and Turkey took place in eastern Syria.

Palestinians in bid to secure renewal of UNRWA mandate

PA urges donors to honor financial obligations to Palestinians.

Iranian held by Somali pirates since 2015 freed

Three Iranians sailors are still being held, Mousavi said.

Iran’s IRGC: We will 'hit anyone who violates our borders'

Salami is a key figure in Iran and the IRGC is Iran’s leader in drone technology. He made the speech during an exhibition of US drones that have been downed by Iran.

Saudi says it will respond appropriately if probe confirms Iran's role in attacks

Riyadh has already said the investigation so far shows that Iranian weapons were used and that the attack came from the north.

Iran says new U.S. sanctions target Iranians' access to food, medicine

Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports on social media said a number of Iranian websites -- including those of some petrochemical firms -- were under a cyber attack.

Small but rare protests in Egypt after online call for dissent

Security forces moved to disperse the crowds in Cairo using tear gas but many young people stayed on the streets in the center of the capital, shouting “Leave Sisi,” Reuters reported.

Pentagon to send troops to bolster Saudi defenses after attack

"We will also work to accelerate the delivery of military equipment to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE to enhance their ability to defend themselves."

Aramco reps describe missiles and fires as facilities were attacked

“By the time they reached the site…other strikes were also landing on the facilities.” The other two fires took five more hours to extinguish.

Bus bombing kills 8 people near Iraqi city of Karbala

They said the wounded were rushed to hospital.

Turkey stations doctors near Syrian border for possible military operation

Turkey and the United States have been working to establish a safe zone in northern Syria along the Turkish border.

Saudi Aramco says full oil production will be back by end of Sept

Repair work is under way at both locations, with cranes erected around burnt-out stabilization columns, which form part of oil-gas separation units.

Strikes on Saudi facility will not have major impact on prices - analysis

Asian countries to feel strongest financial blow from attacks; exporter Russia stands to gain

Iran's Zarif questions U.S. coalition for 'peaceful resolution'

"Coalition for Peaceful Resolution?," Mohammad Javad Zarif said in a statement on Twitter, and listed eight diplomatic initiatives by Iran since 1985.

As chance of Trump-Rouhani meeting fades, talk turns to Security Council

The United States and its ally Saudi Arabia blame Iran for the attack on the world's biggest crude oil processing facility and have said they will present evidence to back that up.

Behind the Lines: Islamist archipelago: The Turkey-Qatar nexus

The Turkey-Qatar-Muslim Brotherhood alliance first came to prominence in the early, optimistic months of the “Arab Spring.”

Tillerson accuses Netanyahu of having 'played' Trump

According to the Harvard Gazette, Tillerson said that Netanyahu was “an extraordinarily skilled” politician and diplomat, although “a bit Machiavellian.”

Iran's Zarif: Result of any strike against Tehran would be 'all out war'

The United States has been discussing with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf allies possible responses to an attack on Saudi oil facilities.

FIFA tells Iran it is time to allow women into stadiums

Fifa urges Iran to allow women into stadiums after a fan set herself on fire in protest of the country's policy on the matter

U.S., Gulf allies discuss possible responses to Saudi oil attack

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday struck a cautious note, saying there were many options short of war with Iran.

Saudis, Israel attack pro-Iran militias on Syria-Iraq border - report

"Saudi fighter jets have been spotted along with other fighter jets that have attacked facilities and positions belonging to Iranian militias."

German intel: Iran sought to acquire weapons of mass destruction in 2018

Iran is suspected of attempting to secure know-how for uranium enrichment.

Mike Pompeo visits Saudi Arabia following attacks

The US State Department said that Pompeo will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the attack and "coordinate efforts to counter Iranian aggression."

Iranian judoka Mollaei hiding in Germany: I decided to live as a free man

Since the end of his competition in the Judo World Championship last month, Mollaei is still seeking asylum in Germany, hoping to compete in the Olympics as a refugee.

International Judo Federation bans Iran from all future competitions

Iranian judoka Mollaei still taking refuge in Germany.