Middle East
Iraq works to rein in culprits after sequence of drone attacks on energy and oil sites - analysis
The Iraqis claimed they had ”launched a wide-scale search operation” in response to these attacks.
After multiple rounds of renewed fighting, will the Syria truce finally last? - analysis
Huckabee calls settler attack on Palestinian Christian town of Taybeh 'act of terror'
'Syrian Jihadist groups' targeting Druze today will target Israel tomorrow, Katz tells Ted Cruz
Fire contained at Iran's Abadan refinery, one dead, SHANA says
The refinery, like almost all Iranian oil and gas processing plants, needs major works and renovation.
Unidentified drone kills PKK member, injures another near Iraq's Sulaymaniyah, sources say
Drone attacks in Iraq have become more frequent in recent months, though this is the first attack near Sulaymaniyah in months, sources said.
Voices from the Arab press: The need to reform the UN
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Gaza militia leader Abu Shabab: Oct. 7 not an excuse for Israel's collective punishment
Abu Shabab even hinted at a future in politics: "We will be what our people want us to be. We will not impose any political system on their will."
Hezbollah's secretary-general says group 'will not surrender weapons to Israel' - report
Sheik Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's secretary-general, gave a speech where he rejected the idea of "giving up weapons" and assured that the war could be restarted in any moment.
Iran had deal with European officials of enrichment at less than one percent, Blinken says
When asked by Amanpour if this information had been shared with American or Israeli officials, Blinken said he "didn't know for sure."
Syrian presidency announces comprehensive ceasefire after fighting in Druze area
A Syrian military official said correspondence with the US had led Damascus to believe it could deploy forces to Sweida without Israel confronting them.
Antony Blinken: US, partners 85% done on Gaza ceasefire before Trump
Blinken noted that while he understood people's frustration and emotions after October 7, he believed more pressure should have been put on Hamas.
Bodies and looted homes: Syria's Druze reeling after Sweida bloodshed
Residents from the Syrian-Druze city of Sweida described friends and neighbors being shot at close range in their homes or on the streets.
Iran rushing to rearm Mideast terror proxies after IDF, US strikes on Tehran - WSJ
Despite the denials from Tehran, there is mounting evidence that Iran continues to send military aid to these groups, demonstrating its determination to retain influence over its militia allies.
