Middle East
Treasury Dept. designates 22 entities linked with selling Iranian oil for IRGC-QF
Refineries purchase Iranian oil, and then transfer payments to these front companies, who in turn, move funds to other front company accounts also controlled by IRGC-QF, OFAC stated.
Hezbollah's Radwan Unit 'unfit' to carry out large-scale invasion into Israel - analysis
Mideast security lobby calls to 'take advantage of window' for regional security
Syrian returns from Lebanon to start under UN-backed plan, marking major shift
Palestinian family in Gaza ask UK court for help to join relative
The foreign office, however, says evacuating citizens from Gaza is incredibly complex and that Britain can only offer support in exceptional circumstances.
Pro-Iran militia leader claims US interference in Iraq’s PMF legislation - analysis
Although he was not named in the Shafaq report, it appears Walai was referring to US Ambassador Steven H. Fagin, who assumed his duties as Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Baghdad in May 2025.
US envoy Tom Barrack may return to Syria for new meetings with al-Sharaa - analysis
The report said that Barrack would hold this meeting with Sharaa soon, following recent meetings in Lebanon that focused on Hezbollah.
Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan says armed struggle with Turkey over
The video marks a rare and pivotal moment in the long-running conflict, offering what could be Erdogan's most significant opportunity yet to seal a political settlement to the Kurdish issue.
PKK moves towards peace: Ocalan’s historic appeal for a democratic future - analysis
The PKK had said it would lay down its arms and disband back in May. However, it is not clear when this process will begin and how long it will take.
'Iran can't be free unless all women are free': Oppression of women central to Iran - interview
British-Iranian journalist Jonathan Harounoff discusses his new book 'Unveiled: Inside Iran's #WomanLifeFreedom Revolt.'
Houthi-attacked Greek ship in Red Sea sinks: Four dead, seven rescued, 14 missing
A drone and speedboat attack off Yemen killed four seafarers on Eternity C, an official with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
Saudi crown prince meets Iranian foreign minister in Jeddah
The two discussed relations and the latest regional developments, Saudi state news agency SPA said.
What food is being distributed in Gaza? GHF releases full list - explainer
Each aid box distributed is designed to sustain a family of 5.5 individuals for approximately 3.5 days.
Netanyahu, Sharaa, plan to meet in Washington in September - report
Such a meeting would be a major step towards a normalization agreement between Israel and Syria.
