Middle East
Jeffries calls for ‘dramatic change’ in US military aid to Israel after Democrats' election victory
Jeffries also sharply criticized US President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, describing it as a “reckless and costly war of choice” that had harmed American interests.
Climate confab in Turkey becomes networking opportunity for leaders - analysis
Israel needs to turn military pressure on Iran into political change - opinion
Can Kurdish leaders, US envoy help end Kurdistan Regional Government crisis?
IDF prepares for surprise Iranian attack as US pursues diplomatic deal with Tehran
Israeli defense officials assess that US President Donald Trump would prefer to avoid a military confrontation and resolve tensions through diplomacy.
Between Iran, Iraq and a hard place: Iraq’s prime minister weighs next moves - analysis
The question for Iraq’s prime minister this week will be whether he will continue on his path of pressure on the militias, or if he will back down.
Trump says further military action against Iran 'doesn’t seem necessary,’ reveals Tehran is talking
“At this point, taking the military action doesn’t seem to be a very necessary thing. But we’re locked and loaded, ready to go for any reason that changes,” Trump said.
Open letter to Trump: America must ensure Iran never gets nuclear weapons - opinion
The world needs political courage, long-term vision, and difficult decisions. It needs leadership that does not surrender to the pressures of short-term politics, a former Israel Navy chief argues.
Syria, Jordan launch joint probe into deadly airstrikes, sign 11 deals
Syria and Jordan agreed to investigate deadly airstrikes that killed seven civilians, while signing 11 cooperation deals to strengthen bilateral ties.
Analysts question Saudi Arabian strategy as Syria denies reports of deployment in region
Syrian FM Shaibani said on October 31 that Damascus was evaluating whether to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, which treats an armed attack against one member as an attack against all.
Former Houthi prisoner tells ‘Post’ of being trapped among the dead for months by terror group
It felt like living in an open-air prison. I was not even free to meet my friends, former classmates, or colleagues from work,” said Ezzadin al-Awadhi.
Everything known about Syria reportedly sending forces to support Saudi Arabia
A Saturday report claimed that "hundreds of Syrian troops have already been deployed to both sides of the border, according to three separate Yemeni military sources and a defense official."
Why Iran’s Caspian Sea trade route matters - analysis
How the US will implement its new policy in the Caspian remains unclear. In addition, countries on the Caspian may be wary of seeing the war spread to the sea.
The US wants to cut off Iran’s access to weapons via its land borders, will this work? - analysis
The move comes as the US Rewards for Justice program is also offering millions for information on Iran’s nuclear program.
