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

Hamas calls on Jordan to release Muslim Brotherhood cell involved in producing rockets

The terror group claimed that the arrested operatives were ‘inspired by Al-Aqsa’ and had no intentions to harm Jordan’s national security.

22/04/2025

Expanding influences: Egypt's ties with China go beyond security, expert says

A first-of-its-kind military exercise between Egypt and China managed to surprise even China itself, with the Defense Ministry in Beijing publicly taking pride.

A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) sails, at undisclosed place

Iran authorities seize two vessels carrying 'smuggled fuel' in Gulf, agency reports

The vessels were reportedly carrying 1.5 million liters of smuggled diesel fuel, according to the Deputy Commander of the IRGC’s Second Naval Zone, General Masoud Forootan.

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, Treasury website says

The United States has imposed sanctions on Iran previously as nuclear talks were under way.

By REUTERS
22/04/2025

Iranian FM dangles ‘trillion dollar’ opportunities for US companies in Iran

These statements were supposed to be delivered by the Iranian foreign minister as part of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace think tank’s conference.

22/04/2025

What can be learned from the IDF inquiry into killing of medics in Gaza?

The IDF did discipline officers for their actions in the event, it also does not explain questions like how the number of terrorists is determined after a firefight.

Syrian forces detain two ‘Palestinian leaders in Damascus’

This comes after the new Islamist leadership in Damascus cut ties with the Islamic Republic.

China says Iran’s foreign minister will visit on Wednesday

This comes after Araghchi made a state visit to Moscow last week, where he told reporters that Tehran collaborates closely with Russia and China.

By REUTERS
22/04/2025
 Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani

Yemeni information minister praises Trump’s military moves, says they pave path for Yemeni state

Moammar al-Eryani: ‘Make America Great Again is not just a slogan—it reflects real actions that restore US leadership by protecting key waterways and backing allies against terrorism and sabotage.’

By FELICE FRIEDSON , GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
22/04/2025

What are Iran’s ‘nine principles’ of deal-making in US-Iran nuclear talks?

The principles are interesting because Iran is laying them openly on the table. They also seem to represent a view closer to Khamenei.

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