Middle East
UAE warns exports will not be 'held hostage,' says rebuilding trust with Iran may take 'decades'
UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said Abu Dhabi would not accept threats to its energy exports or unilateral control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran warns S. Korea that presence in Hormuz would be seen as support for US, have 'consequences'
At least nine killed, including two infants, five wounded in IDF strikes in Lebanon - report
Israel on high alert for surprise attack ahead of Rosh Hashanah as threats span multiple fronts
China’s quiet rise in the Middle East’s new power struggle - opinion
The new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan alliance signals a shifting Middle East – and China may be the biggest winner as regional powers seek new security partners.
Supporting the death penalty: Where Israel and Hezbollah interests align - opinion
After 22 years without an execution in Lebanon, its Parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, making it the first Arab country in the Middle East to scrap capital punishment formally.
Hezbollah MP calls on Islamic countries to unite against Israel during meeting with Iran's Araghchi
Fadlallah, a senior member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance parliamentary bloc, complained of Israel’s alleged “expansionist ambitions” and expressed gratitude toward Iran.
US preparing to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations - report
Foreign Service officers could begin returning to their posts as early as this week, according to the report.
'Predictable risks': Two more US senators call for independant probe into naval warship conditions
The senators granted Hegseth and Cao until September 1 to provide answers and open an inquiry into the issues reported onboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, USS Abraham Lincoln, and the USS Benfold.
Will we forever live by the sword? - opinion
A deeper look at the heritage and history of the Jewish people teaches us that this is not merely a random sequence of disasters, persecutions, and wars.
Hezbollah’s pledge of allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei - opinion
Hezbollah’s swift pledge of allegiance provides Mojtaba with a seal of approval from the Iranian regime’s most important strategic asset and assists him in projecting continuity.
'This is Beirut': Lebanese ready for peace with Israel, drinks in Tel Aviv, analyst tells 'Post'
Contrary to public statements, Selena Ryan told the Post she has received many messages from Shia Muslims, in addition to messages from other sects, in Lebanon expressing desire for peace.
Israel’s second War of Independence: The end of strategic illusions - opinion
Israel needs a government capable of combining military power with diplomatic judgment and building regional alliances.
Iran’s powerful militia network could expand war - opinion
For the foreseeable future, Iran can continue to rely on this substantial external military power to bolster its own military capacity.
