Middle East

Turkey’s war of words, and its boundaries - analysis

Words are one thing; actions are another. It is one thing for Erdogan to fulminate regularly against Israel. But talk of invasion?

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a join press conference with Ethiopia's Prime minister during his official visit at the National Palace in Addis Ababa on February 17, 2026.
A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

Food shortages and rising costs: UN agency warns of global food crisis if Hormuz remains blocked

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From experimentation to integration: Israel’s AI advantage takes shape - opinion

The Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem on April 12, 2026, ahead of Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day.

'We will remember': IDF chief of staff issues statement ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day


Voices from the Arab press: Hezbollah in state of crisis, Strait of Hormuz paralyzed

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

DECLARING A  post-Islamist era is premature: Attendees at the funeral of Iranian intelligence minister Esmail Khatib at Tehran’s Grand Mosque, March 20.

How to get by in Dubai: What to do when your cruise is stranded by war

Dubai isn’t a very walkable city. In fact, Google Maps will often tell you it’s just not possible to get from point A to point B on foot.

THE BURJ KHALIFA, the tallest structure in the world at 830 meters, towers over the Dubai skyline.

IDF soldier, combat officer severely wounded during operational accident in southern Lebanon

The soldiers have been taken to a hospital, and their families have been notified.

IDF soldiers and a tank operate in southern Lebanon on March 21, 2026.

My Word: Israel, happy to be here

I wish all those celebrating it a “Happy Passover” and as we traditionally say at the end of the Seder: “Next year in Jerusalem.”

Preschool children from the southern city of Ashkelon, celebrating with the Israeli flag, on 18 April, 2010 the Independence Day.

Why the US and Israel need a serious reset before Iran talks go any further - opinion

The US-Israel alliance faces a critical moment as Iran talks test shared interests, expectations, and long-term strategic alignment.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

One man killed, several injured in Iran missile barrage, IDF conducts wave of strikes in Beirut

Witkoff says he 'thinks' meetings with Iran will happen this week • IAF intercepts over 90% of drones launched by Iran, Hezbollah, IDF says • IDF conducts wave of strikes in Beirut.

Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Iran toward Israel killed one person in Tel Aviv, March 28, 2026.

US considers sending additional 10,000 ground troops to Middle East amid Iran talks - report

The force is likely to include both infantry and armored vehicles, in addition to the 82nd Airborne Division already deployed to the region, according to the WSJ.

US and Israeli soldiers convene at the Civil Military Coordination Center, overseeing the implementation of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, November 17, 2025

When Iran becomes the battlefield, its proxies go their own way - opinion

The Axis of Resistance may not be the unified alliance it was once assumed to be.

HOUTHI TERRORISTS carry weapons as they stand near the site of Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, in September. Iran has reportedly lost control of the Houthis, the writer notes.

Gulf countries seeking seat at negotiation table following Iranian attacks

“The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) stressed on Thursday the importance of Gulf states participating in any talks between Iran and the United States to end the war in the Middle East,” UAE news said.

 Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, US President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attend a group photo session with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025.

Iran-backed Iraqi militias attack Kurdistan over 450 times since beginning of war

“The attacks, carried out by Iran and its aligned Iraqi militia groups, have killed at least 14 people and wounded 85 others," Erbil-based Rudaw Media Network noted.

SMOKE RISES from the site of a drone crash on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq, March 12, 2026.