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.

French citizen Olivier Grondeau released from 887 days detention in Iran

Iranian authorities detained Grondeau in October 2022 in the city of Shiraz.

 Iran's Vice-President for Strategic Affairs Mohammed Javad Zarif

Zarif to Israeli scholar: Israel invented Iranian threat to ‘sell peace with Arabs’ to Israelis

‘Zarif’s allegations are based on unfounded quotes redacted by pro-regime lobbyists,’ said Iran expert Dr. Thamar E. Gindin.

19/03/2025
US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Trump drops two-month deadline on nuclear deal with Iran

Europeans have also warned Iran: If there is no agreement by June-July, "a significant wave of sanctions will be imposed," a source told The Jerusalem Post.

19/03/2025

Playing with fire, Iran’s youth risk Khamenei’s wrath celebrating Persian festival

This year, against the backdrop of Ramadan and rising discontent, the celebrations took on an unmistakably political tone.

Turkey’s arrest of opposition politician tests new world order

There are very few parts of society in Turkey where people can critique the ruling party without the chance they will be arrested for “insulting” political leaders or jailed on “terrorism” charges.

Turkey detains Erdogan's main rival on array of charges

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, of the Republican People's Party (CHP), faces two separate investigations that also include charges of leading a crime organization, bribery and tender rigging.

By REUTERS
19/03/2025

Before Nita Lowey died, Trump’s DOGE eviscerated the $250m. Middle East peace fund named for her

MEPPA was the largest investment in civil society peace efforts—now its future hangs in the balance.

By DEBORAH DANAN/JTA
19/03/2025

US gov't offers $15 million reward for providing crucial Houthi tips

On Monday, the US carried out targeted strikes against the Houthis in Yemen’s capital city, Sana’a, including sites such as the Al-Habashi Iron Factory and areas south of the presidential compound. 

Could Syria be the next frontier for Palestinian refugees?

After Trump’s statements, Arab governments emphasized their rejection of transferring Gaza’s population.

Israeli jets target ex-Syrian army outposts in Homs, security sources say

Last week while operating in Syria, the IDF said it would “continue operations to eliminate any threat and strengthen the defense of the State of Israel and its citizens.” 

18/03/2025
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