Middle East

U.N.: Assad regime guilty of more chemical weapons attacks this year

These incidents bring to 39 the total known Syrian chemical attacks, a UN official said.

Iran releases new data on nuclear program

"America and Israel have a program against Iran and they scrapped a deal they requested," said the parliament speaker.

US to hold Tehran responsible for “proxy” attacks in Iraq

In August the US State Department rolled out a new Iran Action Group that is designed to put pressure on Tehran and coordinate actions across the US government.

Head of Iranian Nuclear Program: Consequences to Israel will be severe

"Trump's decision to quit the agreement placed him on the side of the losers in history," Salehi declared.

Turkey warns attack on Idlib would cause humanitarian disaster

"All members of the international community must understand their responsibilities as the assault on Idlib looms. The consequences of inaction are immense," Erdogan said.

Iran ordered to pay $104.7 mln over 1996 U.S. truck bomb attack

Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

More than 30,000 displaced in Syria's Idlib in latest offensive

The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said an all-out military assault on the last major stronghold of active opposition to President Bashar Assad could set 800,000 to flight.

Report: Turkey detains 56 over alleged links to 2016 coup attempt

Those detained were among 89 people whose detention was ordered in an investigation by Istanbul prosecutors, 'Hurriyet' newspaper reported.

U.N. Security Council meeting, led by Trump, to increase pressure on Iran

Experts expect the US president to use the occasion to mobilize international support for renewed economic sanctions.

Zarif wishes 'happy Rosh Hashana'

Iran's Foreign Minister wrote on his Twitter account on Sunday that "as the sun gives way to the moon, I wish all my Jewish compatriots... a very Happy New Year."

Iran’s attack on Kurds is a message to Washington, Riyadh and Jerusalem

Iran has been fighting Kurdish opposition for years and in Iran there have been increasing clashes.

Yemen peace talks collapse in Geneva after Houthi no-show

U.N. Special Envoy Martin Griffiths said the Houthis' failure to come to Geneva for the first talks in three years did not signify that the peace process was deadlocked.

Yemen peace talks collapse in Geneva after Houthi no-show

U.N. Special Envoy Martin Griffiths said the Houthis' failure to come to Geneva for the first talks in three years did not signify that the peace process was deadlocked.

Egypt sentences 75 people to death, hundreds to jail over 2013 sit-in

The government says many protesters were armed and that eight members of the security forces were killed. It initially said more than 40 police had died.

Russian and Syrian jets pound Idlib province after summit

Russia says it avoids civilians and only targets radical al Qaeda inspired groups.

Russian and Syrian jets pound Idlib province after summit

Russia says it avoids civilians and only targets radical al Qaeda inspired groups.

Clashes between Kurds and Syrian army troops leave 18 dead

Kurdish forces said seven of its fighters and 11 Syrian military were killed in the clashes.

Voices from the Arab press: Mohammad Bin Salman’s failure to win prestige

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

Iranian artillery targets Kurdish group in Iraq

Medium-range missiles strike Kurdish bases and an opposition group's headquarters as civilians flee to caves for shelter in major escalation by Iran.

Iranian artillery targets Kurdish group in Iraq

The artillery bombardment is a major escalation by Iran and is the first time that Iranian artillery has struck deep inside Iraqi territory since 1996.

Basra protesters burn Iranian consulate

The protesters have swept Basra and southern Iraq demanding better services and infrastructure.

Syria and Russia strike in Idlib as leaders meet in Tehran

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan warned Turkey can not accept any more refugees, claimed any attack in Idlib would result in a disaster.

Turkey to open Paraguay embassy after policy shift on Israeli capital

Paraguay considers Israel's decision to close its embassy hasty and disproportionate, and hopes Israeli authorities will reconsider.

Reports: Washington might halt military aid to Lebanon

Move would push Lebanon to find another supplier, perhaps one hostile to U.S. and Israeli interests, expert warned.

After years of abuses, Qatar alters asylum and migrant laws

Doha’s decision met with praise and criticism as wealthy emirate and its neighbors have historically rejected refugees and abused migrant workers.