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... Read More their piece of land. This has created a complicated region and Jpost's Middle East News simplifies it. Less

IDF targets high-quality Hezbollah weapons in Beirut building

The strike in Lebanon was a risky move that would only be taken due to a much more dangerous and unusual threat, defense sources indicated.

People walk after an explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 26, 2025

Why is Iran denying military cargo caused deadly port explosion?

A blast at Shahid Rajaee Port in Iran killed 28 and injured 800. Officials deny military cargo involvement and are working to manage the crisis.

Historic Kurdish conference paves way for unity in Syria

Kurdish parties in eastern Syria united to push for a decentralized, democratic Syria. They seek integration with Damascus after years of division and conflict.

 Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani seen in Baabda, Lebanon

Qatari PM: We acted against anti-Qatar campaign in Israel, Netanyahu aides not hired

Doha issued contracts through US-based company, aiming to act against "media campaign against Qatar" and communicate with hostage families.

Smoke rises following an explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 26, 2025

Putin mobilizes Russian aid after deadly blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas port

Several other similarly aligned nations offered support, including Iraq, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait.

Explosion at Iranian port severely impacts regime, Iran expert says

"This location and port are extremely critical to the survival of the Iranian regime," expert Sabti emphasized. 

27/04/2025

‘Netanyahu kidnapped’ on Iranian state-affiliated film amid nuclear talks

Despite the film being released over five months ago, it suddenly made a comeback on Iranian networks, in striking tandem with the US-Iran nuclear negotiations.

26/04/2025

Abbas names Hussein al-Sheikh as deputy, likely succesor to PLO

Al-Sheikh said that the Palestinian Authority was carrying out reforms and forming a new government as the US and Arab countries requested, but it was not receiving enough support.

26/04/2025

Syrian President meeting with Iraqi intel chief causes controversy with pro-Iran officials in Iraq

Sharaa overthrew the Assad regime, which was close to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and many pro-Iranian militias in Iraq fought in Syria during the civil war, backing Assad.

As Iran-US nuclear talks take place in Oman, hopes begin to falter since last week

While hopes were high at the first and second meetings, some of those hopes appeared to fade in the last week.

Load more
Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy