Middle East


Israel targets Hezbollah, Iran, but technical failures slow progress in ongoing conflict -analysis

Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 3, 2026.

Iran trying to frame women's soccer team asylum saga as Trump-Australia conspiracy

Iran players pose prior to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Group A match between Iran and Philippines at Gold Coast Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, March 8, 2026.

Syria appoints key Kurdish commander Sipan Hemo as deputy defense minister

Sipan Hemo, the new deputy to the Syrian defense minister. August 14, 2025.