Middle East
Iranian gov't continues to push for uranium enrichment as nuclear talks stall
The Iranian government continues to insist that enrichment is a "matter of national pride," and any nuclear capabilities would be used for scientific purposes rather than weapons.
Iranian officials claim Israel behind series of mysterious fires, explosions - report
Palestinian official claims Hamas handed its response to mediators after mediators threaten group
Mossad infiltration? IRGC warns Iranians against growing recruitment by foreign spies
Extremist settlers torch Palestinian vehicles in West Bank, claim act of 'vengeance' - report
The Telegram account of journalist Doron Kadosh claimed that three suspects entered the Palestinian village and that it followed the evacuation of an illegal outpost the day prior.
US tries to claw back influence in Middle East after crisis in Syria - analysis
US Special Envoy to Syria Ambassador Thomas J. Barrack has been under a spotlight in the last two weeks as US policy continues to face challenges.
As drone attacks target northern Iraq's Kurds, West urges Baghdad to act - analysis
The Kurdistan autonomous region is growing increasingly frustrated with Baghdad’s response. The leaders have likely communicated this to their Western allies.
Funeral held in Iran for four civilians, including child, gunned down by regime forces - report
The military personnel responsible for the shooting are reportedly in custody, and a legal case is allegedly being pursued against them
Tehran won't give up nuclear program despite 'serious damage,' Iran's FM says
"We cannot give up enrichment because it is an achievement of our own scientists. And now, more than that, it is a question of national pride," Araghchi told Fox.
IDF tanks enter Deir al-Balah as Israel launches deeper incursion into Gazan city
The area is packed with Palestinians who left their homes during 21 months of war in Gaza, hundreds of whom fled west or south after Israel issued an evacuation order on Sunday.
Lebanon drops charges against Hezbollah Ashura festival gunmen
US Envoy Tom Barrack in Beirut speaks about the US using influence to achieve its goals in the region.
Iran expands crackdown on civilians, top officials 'change safe houses every night'
A domestic security crackdown in Iran following the war with Israel has left locals believe "the Islamic regime was "taking revenge on its citizens after being defeated by Israel."
IDF strikes evasive Hamas commander's Beit Hanun hideout
The IDF and Shin Bet struck the hideout of Hussein Fiad, also known as Abu Hamza, and are waiting for confirmation that he was killed in the strike.
Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince' passes away after 20-year coma, Royal Family announces
Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known as the “Sleeping Prince of Saudi Arabia,” died aged 36. He had been in a coma for the last 20 years after a car accident.
Trump pledged to save Afghans. But UAE already sent some evacuees back, cable shows
While Trump said that he would "try to save them", Reuters reported that the United Arab Emirates sent back families to Afghanistan.
