Trump praises Mecca defense agreement, Iraqi PM pledges to monopolize arms
Hezbollah disarmament integral to Lebanon-Israel security process, US official tells 'Post' • Kushner met Hamas delegation in Cairo, set to meet with Netanyahu in Israel
Middle East
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US-allied Gulf States increasingly frustrated with Trump's Iran approach - report
Austin Tice’s fate remains a mystery fourteen years following his disappearance in Syria
'A paper tiger': Iran sees Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan defense pact as a major win, expert tells 'Post'
“Saudi Arabia has not taken any action against any of the aggressors attacking its territory, meaning Iran, the Houthis and the militias in Iraq. They have not done anything about it.”
Iran's demands to reopen Strait of Hormuz echo terms already agreed to in MoU
Citing expert analysts, the NYT wrote that Iran considers denying Trump victory over the strait is the most efficient way to persuade him to recommit to the agreements.
Iran says Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi defense pact is no threat, reflects a 'shift in approach'
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei said the pact showed a shift in regional countries' approach to security, with greater reliance on their own capabilities rather than outside powers.
Israel seeks return of Jewish remains buried in Lebanon as part of prisoner talks - report
The discussions reportedly involved remains buried in Jewish cemeteries in Beirut and Sidon, alongside the status of Lebanese detainees held by Israel.
Islamic Republic has no option but to wage war to survive, Iranian student says - interview
Minoo, a left-wing student at a university in Tehran, told The Media Line that the January uprising "demonstrated how millions of people...could overthrow the regime."
Pakistan says defense pact with Turkey, Saudi Arabia is 'purely defensive,' open to other nations
He said the Mecca Agreement is the result of several years of discussions and mutual consultations, aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation to address various security challenges, promote peace.