Middle east news
The Turkey trap: Israel has air superiority over Ankara, but no reason to fight - opinion
Israel’s strike in Syria risks turning tensions with Turkey into a confrontation that serves neither country
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Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion
Assad brothers summoned in absentia as Syria opens landmark trial of former security chief
Trump, Netanyahu and the irony of Responsibility to Protect in Iran - opinion
US senators say it is 'urgent' for Hezbollah-Israel war to de-escalate soon
Foreign ministers and top envoys from various Western countries have visited Lebanon in recent weeks to urge a diplomatic resolution to the fighting in the south.
Iran claims to fire ballistic missile from new ship
The Shahid Mahdavi is a converted cargo ship used by the IRGC navy, and Iran says it has now increased the range of influence and Tehran’s naval power
Drone strike on vehicle in Baghdad kills Kataib Hezbollah commander
Iraq has witnessed tit-for-tat attacks between hardline Iran-backed armed groups and US forces stationed there.
US presence in the Middle East at a critical junction - opinion
The United States has provided a critical military presence in the region throughout the decades.
US approves strikes against Iranian targets in Iraq, Syria - CBS
US officials have weighed how to punish Iran-backed militias without triggering a wider war.
Saudis, Egypt, Jordan, and PA meet in secret to discuss future of Gaza - report
Arab nations met to discuss the future of the Gaza Strip and what "the day after" will look like. Saudi Arabia emphasized moving forward with normalization of diplomatic ties with Israel.
Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats
The business will open as part of wider plans known as Vision 2030 to build a post-oil economy.
Blinken's fifth visit since Oct. 7 highlights Israel's importance to the US - editorial
For three months, America has admirably stood by Israel, even at the risk of a domestic political price for Biden.
Blinken: Middle East nations need to use influence to prevent 'endless cycle of violence'
"From the perspective of Israel, it's clearly not interested, does not want escalation."
Israel: Palestinian displacement from Gaza not under discussion
Despite comments made by Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, there are no discussions about a plan to relocate Palestinians.
