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.

Saudi authorities release Iranian cleric arrested for bad mouthing Kingdom, Sunnah

Iranian cleric Ghasemian was arrested in Mecca for insulting Saudi Arabia but was quickly released and returned to Iran before completing Hajj. Both countries downplayed the incident.

29/05/2025
 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Iran's nuclear achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran Ap

Iran isn't in a place to handle an Israeli strike due to internal struggles, expert says

“Salami makes threats every other day. Nothing new. Inside Iran, he’s seen as illiterate and is mocked. He’s not someone who worries us.”

29/05/2025

US-Iran nuclear deal could be reached as soon as next round of talks, sources tell CNN

The fifth round of talks between the US and Iran concluded last Friday in Rome, with Iranian and Omani officials issuing positive statements.

Trump confirms he told Netanyahu not to act against Iran in private talks

"I told him this would be inappropriate to do right now because we're very close to a solution now," Trump told reporters.

28/05/2025
 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Iran's nuclear achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran Ap

Iran may pause enrichment for US nod on nuclear rights, release of frozen funds, sources say

This comes after five rounds of nuclear talks between the US and Iran, where the two powers have clashed over red lines.

By REUTERS
28/05/2025
  National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City

UAE summons Israeli ambassador over Jerusalem flag march 'violations'

The UAE condemned "the deplorable and offensive violations against the Palestinian people that took place in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque."

28/05/2025

Iranian president visits Oman, as Tehran sees 'new global order already shaping'

Iran is increasingly seeking to be part of this new world order, in which non-Western countries work together against America and the West.

 Houthi supporters protest around a Palestinian flag in Sanaa, Yemen May 23, 2025

Houthis boast of 'hypersonic' capabilities amid ballistic missiles barrage on Israel

The fact that they have been able to maintain a daily attack on Israel using ballistic missiles for a year showcases their dangerous capabilities and threat to the region.

Israel destroys Houthis' final aircraft in strike on Saana International Airport

Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel was in the process of instituting an aerial and naval blockade on the Houthis.

'Science and Jihad': How Houthi 'summer schools' indoctrinate Yemen's youth

“Houthi summer indoctrination camps are a catastrophic project that’s been ongoing for a decade. Boys as young as 7 are taught war slogans, political loyalty, and martyrdom," Fatima Alasrar posted.

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