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.

Iraq criminalizes same-sex relationships with maximum 15 years in prison

Iraq didn't explicitly criminalize gay sex, though loosely defined morality clauses in its penal code had been used to target LGBT people, members of the community have also been killed.

By REUTERS
27/04/2024

Iran slams Israel, West at China-led SCO economic bloc meeting

Iran wants US-China relations to get worse and it is also seeking to exploit the war in Gaza to create a new regional and world order.

Iran, Middle East countries focus on US university protests

For the pro-Iranian groups the protests will give them a sense that they should continue to pressure Israel via violence because they believe the US is now divided internally.

Iran says crew of Israel-linked ship to be released

He was quoted as saying the crew would be turned over to their ambassadors in Tehran. The reports did not say when this would occur.

By REUTERS
27/04/2024

Yemen's Houthis say they targeted Andromeda Star British ship in Red Sea

The attack on the Andromeda Star comes after a brief pause in the Houthis' campaign that targets ships with ties to Israel, the United States and Britain.

By REUTERS
27/04/2024

Four killed in attack on northern Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field, advisor to Iraqi Kurdish PM says

The four expatriate workers killed in the attack were from Yemen, a statement from the Kurdish regional government said.

By REUTERS
26/04/2024

Douglas Murray on Iran attack, anti-Israel marches, and Israel’s resilience

In an interview with The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday, Murray spoke about his views on Hamas and Israel’s prosecution of the war against the terrorist group and his warnings about the Iranian regime.

Experts advocate for Tunisian food sovereignty as a path to independence

Food sovereignty has become a high priority among local NGOs, civil society and the government to protect against foreign investments that that may steal land from local farmers.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
26/04/2024

US announces additional sanctions on Iranian entities, individuals involved in UAV development

Washington also targeted two companies and a vessel involved in the shipment of Iranian commodities.

'Another blow to Iran': EU votes in favor of resolution against Islamic Republic

On Thursday, the EU parliament voted to condemn Iran, showing its support for Israel and acknowledging the role Iran plays in destabilizing the region.

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