Middle East
UN report sees no active Syrian state links to Al Qaeda, may strengthen US ties
The report comes as diplomats expect the United States to seek the removal of UN sanctions on HTS and Sharaa, who has said he wants to build an inclusive and democratic Syria.
Damage allegedly done to US base in Qatar from Iranian attack - report
Iran's enriched uranium remains at nuclear sites, Israeli official says
Gaza's deadly challenge: IDF faces renewed attacks as Hamas, allies regroup - analysis
Syria faces major challenges in efforts to integrate US-backed SDF into military - analysis
The US under Trump aims for a stable, unified Syria, with Barrack tasked to achieve this, including bringing the SDF into Damascus.
Iran urges UN nuclear watchdog to drop 'double standards'
Relations between Iran and the IAEA have worsened since the United States and Israel bombed Iranian nuclear facilities in June.
Mahmoud Abbas insists US includes PA in Gaza ceasefire negotiations - report
Abbas, with support from Saudi Arabia, stated that the PA needs to be at the negotiating table to discuss long-term security arrangements, N12 reported on Thursday.
Treasury Dept. designates 22 entities linked with selling Iranian oil for IRGC-QF
Refineries purchase Iranian oil, and then transfer payments to these front companies, who in turn, move funds to other front company accounts also controlled by IRGC-QF, OFAC stated.
Hezbollah's Radwan Unit 'unfit' to carry out large-scale invasion into Israel - analysis
According to data collected by the Alma Center, the Radwan Unit was rendered unfit, at least temporarily, to launch a large-scale invasion into northern Israel.
Mideast security lobby calls to 'take advantage of window' for regional security
"Opportunities like this come once in a century in the Middle East, but the window won't always be open," Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said.
Syrian returns from Lebanon to start under UN-backed plan, marking major shift
Returning Syrians will be provided with $100 each in Lebanon and $400 per family upon arrival in Syria, Lebanese Social Affairs Minister Haneen Sayed said.
Palestinian family in Gaza ask UK court for help to join relative
The foreign office, however, says evacuating citizens from Gaza is incredibly complex and that Britain can only offer support in exceptional circumstances.
Pro-Iran militia leader claims US interference in Iraq’s PMF legislation - analysis
Although he was not named in the Shafaq report, it appears Walai was referring to US Ambassador Steven H. Fagin, who assumed his duties as Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Baghdad in May 2025.
US envoy Tom Barrack may return to Syria for new meetings with al-Sharaa - analysis
The report said that Barrack would hold this meeting with Sharaa soon, following recent meetings in Lebanon that focused on Hezbollah.
