Middle East

The region known as the Middle East has been conquered and reconquered by every super power in the West. This has created a region rich in a culture of resistance and thousands of ethnic groups looking for their piece of land. This has created a complicated region and Jpost's Middle East News simplifies it.

 People attend a protest in support of Palestinians in Amman, Jordan, December 13, 2024

Jordan foils Muslim Brotherhood plot to stage attacks in kingdom

"The plot aimed at harming national security, sowing chaos and causing material destruction inside the kingdom," the statement said.

By REUTERS
15/04/2025

Hezbollah ready to lay down weapons if Israel withdraws from Lebanon

"Hezbollah is ready to discuss the matter of its arms if Israel withdraws from the five points and halts its aggression against Lebanese," the senior official said.

By REUTERS
15/04/2025

Int'l Atomic Energy Agency head to visit Tehran amid flurry of nuke talks

In March, Grossi informed the IAEA Board of Governors that Iran’s 60% level enriched uranium had increased to 275 kilograms, up from 182 kg in the past quarter.

Iranian leader Khamenei tempers expectations on nuclear talks with US

Khamenei said Tehran retains a "very pessimistic" overall view of the US and should not tie its national affairs to nuclear negotiations.

By REUTERS
15/04/2025

In boost to Kurds, Iraq moves to recognize Halabja as a province

"We see this historic step as a long-awaited justice and a positive step towards achieving justice," said President Abdul Latif Rashid.

The rise and fall of a Syrian warlord: Rebel commander surrenders to Damascus

HTS ordered ex-leader Awda to stand down – but it might not be the last Damascus hears from him.

Iran's economic crisis fuels nuclear talks amid rising US sanctions

Iran's "hobbled economy" is likely to keep them at the negotiating table, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

Trump seeks to cap Iran's uranium enrichment at 3.67%, Witkoff says

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy and the US representative in nuclear talks with Iran’s foreign minister, to Fox: "Iran must not possess nuclear weapons, and it should not enrich uranium beyond 3.67%."

Iran resumes smuggling arms to Hezbollah via Beirut’s port

A recent report claimed that Iran has been relying on direct maritime smuggling routes to Lebanon or through an intermediary country.

Syria's Sharaa, Lebanese PM discuss border demarcation weeks after ceasefire

The two countries' delegations also discussed the fate of missing and detained Lebanese people in Syria, an issue that came under the spotlight after the toppling of Assad.

By REUTERS
14/04/2025
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