Middle East
IDF was not planning to strike Iran on Oct. 10 despite reports of attack blocked by Trump
Sources told the Post it was unusual for IDF chief Eyal Zamir to be excluded from the Hegseth meeting, raising questions about the political considerations behind Netanyahu's decision.
Trump's push for Israel-Saudi relations faces obstacles amid elections, Houthi attacks - analysis
Officials warn of potential pre-election Iran attack as IDF prepares for Hamas intervention
Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer
Iran's Pezeshkian discusses mediation efforts in meeting with Pakistan's army chief
Munir's first meeting on Tuesday was with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran's official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
Syria’s first DNA-based identifications offer hope for families of missing persons
The cases offer a possible path towards answers for families across Syria, where tens of thousands of people remain missing after decades of repression under Assad family rule and civil war.
Pentagon deploys USS Theodore Roosevelt to Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes - report
New US naval deployments to the Middle East could expand President Donald Trump's military options as his administration weighs additional strikes on Iran.
Netanyahu vows to eliminate Iran regime, sources tell 'Post' Trump 'very close' to renewing strikes
On Tuesday, Netanyahu described the Iranian regime as "so fanatical" that it will continue its nuclear ambitions and attempt to rebuild its terror proxy axis "as long as it lives."
Israeli, Lebanese delegations meet at CENTCOM's Tampa headquarters, IDF sources tell 'Post'
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun confirmed Lebanon's participation in the talks on Monday, according to a report by Lebanese outlet Beirut Wire.
What does Tom Barrack's warning on Saudi Arabia reveal about US Middle East policy? - analysis
Report in UAE media says Houthis send spiritual advisors to front to encourage troops to believe in 'miracles' as they face Yemen government offensive.
Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to punish Trump ahead of US midterms, officials say
Tehran analyst Saeed Leylaz said that, by prolonging the talks, "Iran is influencing the US election without taking any unlawful action."
What is Pakistan's army chief doing in Iran as tensions with US escalate? - analysis
The visit comes as the US appears to be considering new strikes on Iran. Israel is also on edge as elections approach. There are many factors at play.
Trump 'very close' to renewing strikes on Iran as Israeli, Lebanese delegations meet in Florida
Hegseth, Netanyahu hold covert airbase meeting • IDF strikes reportedly kill four Gazans • Syria fears Israel-backed Druze offensive
Netanyahu, Hegseth hold covert meeting at Israel's Ovda air base days before Israel's election
Defense Minister Israel Katz reportedly attended the meeting, but IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and other senior Israeli officials were not invited for confidentiality reasons.
