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.

Jailed Istanbul mayor, Erdogan political rival's X account blocked in Turkey

Istanbul prosecutors opened an investigation into an April 24 post on Imamoglu's account on the grounds that it may constitute incitement to commit a crime.

By REUTERS
08/05/2025

Gaza aid pier: Why 62 US troops were hurt in a mission that shouldn't have happened

More soldiers were injured than previously known, illustrating that the previous US admin was not forthcoming about this failure.

Iran's foreign minister repeats call for restraint in India-Pakistan standoff during India visit

Araqchi's visit to India was pre-planned to attend a joint economic commission between the two countries.

By REUTERS
08/05/2025

Royal Jordanian resumes direct flights to Aleppo after 14-year pause

The return to Aleppo comes on the heels of Royal Jordanian’s earlier resumption of flights to Damascus in January, which have since expanded to 11 weekly departures.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
08/05/2025

Oman best channel to deal with Iran, Houthis, source tells Post

In the past, Oman has successfully facilitated several deals to release American hostages held by the Houthis, former US Ambassador to Oman Sievers tells the Post.

Lebanese officials discuss oil pipeline, energy cooperation during Baghdad visit

The talks focused on reviving stalled energy cooperation with Iraq, including the restart of a key oil pipeline.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
07/05/2025
  Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani (R) meets Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati (L) i

Iraq reaffirms support for Lebanon during high-level talks

Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani's comments came during talks with Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber and Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi, who are visiting Iraq to deepen bilateral cooperation.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
07/05/2025

Could Saudi Arabia be next piece of Abraham Accords puzzle?

Trump’s senior adviser and Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said: “Very soon, we expect to hear many announcements related to the expansion of the Abraham Accords.”

UAE mediating secret talks between Israel and Syria, sources say

The indirect contacts are focused on security and intelligence matters and confidence-building between the two states with no official relations.

07/05/2025
Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, mark the annual al-Quds Day on the last Friday of Ramadan

US-Houthi ceasefire deal does not include Israel, says Houthi spokesperson

The IDF carried out an airstrike on Yemen's main airport in Sanaa on Tuesday, its second attack in two days on the Iran-aligned Houthis.

By REUTERS
07/05/2025
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