Flydubai saga captures Israel’s role in a new Middle East - and its old limits
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: From Netanyahu’s UAE visit to the emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, a dramatic week reveals the possibilities and limits of regional cooperation.
Middle East
Iran weighing options against US, Israel as nuclear talks stall, Israeli defense official says
US sends Patriot missile batteries to Saudi Arabia, Qatar to protect oil, gas facilities - report
Yemen claims 20 strikes carried out on Houthis, as Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted missile
Flydubai hijacker, wounded pilot accompanied by Emirati security team to UAE, Saudi Arabia says
Both were cleared to fly by medical professionals after being hospitalized once the aircraft landed in Tubuk.
Araghchi offered inspectors access to nuclear facilities in exchange for sanctions relief - report
While Araghchi did not speak explicitly about the state of Iran's economy, the diplomats told Bloomberg that the suggestion signals the extent of the country's economic struggles.
US Treasury announces sanctions on Iranian railway, automotive industries
Among entities added to the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s Specially Designated Nationals List as part of the new sanctions is the Islamic Republic of Iran Railway Company.
In their own voice: How Iran’s citizens documented January's massacres in Manoto documentary
IRAN AFFAIRS: There is now another account of those weeks by the Iranians who were living through them, one that was recorded as events unfolded live.
US waives human rights conditions on $320 million in military aid to Egypt over Iran war role
Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that the military aid was necessary for "counterterrorism, border security, or nonproliferation programs."
Day one for the new Iraq after US Forces leave - analysis
The US's 23-year presence in Iraq ended as both sides offer their characterization of the conflict and look to the future.
USS Roosevelt, Marines set to deploy to Mideast ahead of midterm elections, US official to 'Post'
The move means that, until the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump will have significantly greater military capabilities and a wider range of options for potential action against Iran.
Video shows clashes in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, IRGC claims six 'terrorists' killed
Baloch militants appear to be increasing their fight against the Iranian regime as the IRGC cracks down.
Palestinian election candidate warns West Bank could ‘explode’ unless Israel releases tax funds
Palestinian election candidate Dr. Ahmad Shadid warned that withheld PA tax revenues and rising unemployment could trigger an “explosion in the West Bank” with regional consequences.
Turkey's latest crackdown on independent media targets outlets pushing 'LGBT propaganda'
A court in Istanbul shut down T24, an independent news outlet, over allegedly publishing 'LGBT propaganda.'
