Middle East

Syrian activist addresses Knesset, tells TML: 'unprecedented moment for peace'

Syrian political figure Shadi Martini described his Knesset address as a 'once-in-a-century opportunity' and confirmed holding recent talks with Syria’s new president, Ahmed Al-Sharaa.

 Leader of new Syrian administration, Ahmed al Sharaa and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not seen) watch the view of Damascus on Mount Qasioun following their meeting in Damascus, Syria on December 22, 2024

Iranian official claims Israel used 'the occult and supernatural spirits' during 12-day war

 An illustrative image of the silhouettes of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to a backdrop of their respective countries' flags.

Iranian president lightly wounded from Israeli attack on Tehran during 12-day war - report

 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a joint press conference with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (not pictured) in Tehran, Iran, May 26, 2025.

Iranian advisor posts video depicting nuclear strike on Israel

 An image posted by an Iranian advisor depicting two mushroom clouds and nuclear fallout over Israel, July 12, 2025.

Voices from the Arab press: New York and Mamdani: Stranger than fiction

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

 NEW YORK CITY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani waves at the crowd during the 2025 Pride March, June 29, 2025.

Syrian president visits Azerbaijan to strengthen energy, diplomatic ties - analysis

In a sign of warming ties, Syria’s new leadership is turning to Azerbaijan for support on energy, education, and post-conflict reconstruction.

 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with President of Azerbaijan’s Republic Ilham Aliyev, July 12, 2025.

US Syria envoy puts pressure on US-backed Kurdish forces - analysis

US policy is to have one Syria and one army there and not support federalism.

 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria Tom Barrack in Istanbul, Turkey, May 24, 2025.

Iran state media denies reports Russia accepts zero enrichment deal

"Putin would support zero enrichment. He encouraged the Iranians to work towards that in order to make negotiations with the Americans more favorable," a European source told Axios.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia; illustrative; January 17, 2025.

PKK disarmament opens new page for Turkey, President Erdogan says

Erdogan said the recent steps to disarm have united Turkey, and now the parliament will help facilitate the disarmament process.

 Armed PKK fighters arrive ahead of a disarming ceremony in Sulaimaniya, Iraq, July 11, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video.

Trump not opposed to another Israeli attack on Islamic Republic if nuclear program continues - WSJ

During his conversation with Trump, the US leader said he hoped there would be no more US bombing of Iran.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington DC, US, July 8, 2025

US approves potential sale of multimission aircraft sustainment to Lebanon

The Super Tucano is a multimission aircraft that can be used for training and light attack.

A member of the Afghan air force marshals in an A-29 Super Tucano at Hamid Karzai International Airport near Kabul, Afghanistan, January 15, 2016.

Israeli officials signal they want UN to remain key Gaza aid channel, says senior UN official

Hamas said on Wednesday that the flow of aid was one of the sticking points for a new hostage deal.

Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) Carl Skau speaks during a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (not pictured) at the World Food Program on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers, in Rome on November 25, 2024.

After 12 days of war, Iran finds itself more isolated than ever

Tehran reels from new sanctions, diplomatic pressure, and internal unrest following conflict with Israel.

 A man installs a banner with a picture of late Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami, following the Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, June 14, 2025.

Explosive drone downed near Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq's Kirkuk province

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Interior Ministry last Friday pointed the finger at Iranian-backed militias in Iraq as the culprits behind the recent drone attacks.

 Iraqi security forces sit on vehicles at a street after an attack by a drone strike on an Iran-backed militia headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq January 4, 2024.