Middle East

Arrests target senior figures in the reformist front following criticism of authorities’ handling of recent demonstration

Netanyahu’s urgent trip to Washington comes amid Israeli concerns over stalled Iran talks and U.S. envoy responses, with Jerusalem worried about gaps on missiles and regional threat

Lebanon’s Ministry of Health expressed surprise after Kuwait included eight private hospitals on a counter-terrorism list, many located in Hezbollah strongholds

Reporting from The Atlantic reveals how personal hubris, mismanagement, and ignored diplomatic lifelines accelerated the fall of one of the Middle East’s most notorious dictators

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to visit Washington on Wednesday as the second round of talks is not yet set up

The Palestinian cause is 'the defining question of justice in West Asia and beyond. It's the strategic and moral compass of our region. It is a test of whether international law has meaning'

"I told U.S. negotiators: you have 2 options, war and diplomacy. Our option is diplomacy but we are even more prepared for both than before. U.S. attack against us will draw entire region into war'

Iran is unwilling to end its uranium enrichment program, a key U.S. demand

"Threatening Israel and U.S. bases and allies in the region with missile attacks is one of Iran’s few options to deter repeat strikes on its nuclear facilities"

The New York Times reports that Iran could be willing to offer a long-term suspension of its nuclear program in return for sanctions relief

Upcoming US–Iran negotiations will primarily focus on Tehran’s nuclear program, but officials say the sides have agreed to also address ballistic missiles and regional activities

U.S.-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Friday in Oman are back on after regional allies urged Washington not to walk away, despite sharp disagreements over the scope and format of the negotiations

A senior Iranian official said to Reuters that talks with US in Oman will be limited to nuclear program, and discussion about missile program is ‘off the table’

Among the goods trafficked were large quantities of cigarettes and tobacco, smartphones, batteries, communications equipment, and some classified as dual-use items with potential military applications

Officials confirm negotiations in Oman will proceed despite Iranian sea provocations

Six Iranian vessels ordered the tanker to stop, which sped away and was escorted by a US warship amid rising regional tensions

Ahead of a planned meeting with Iran's FM Araghchi in Istanbul on Friday, Witkoff is scheduled to travel to Israel on Monday, where he will meet Prime Minister Netanyahu on Tuesday

The only difference between the PA logo and the Palestinian technocratic committee logo is the shield below the eagle, which carries the NCAG acronym rather than the word “Palestine"

New testimonies allege that Iranian detainees, including injured protesters, are being forcibly injected with unidentified substances in prisons and detention centers

Soltani, 26, was detained during anti-government protests last month and charged with crimes against state security

The EU’s designation last week targets the Guard over its role in the violent crackdown on nationwide protests in January, according to the Associated Press

China, Turkey, Russia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Israel are all actively maneuvering behind the scenes, each with its own interests and red lines, adding layers of complexity to any potential outcome

Dutch carrier KLM will restart flights to Tel Aviv, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia after temporarily halting service due to rising Middle East tensions

At the initial stage, passage will be limited exclusively to Gazans, while foreign journalists will continue to be barred from entering the enclave