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

Iran holds joint naval drill with Russia, China after rejecting US nuclear talks

The exercise includes drills on striking maritime targets, damage control, and joint search-and-rescue operations.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
11/03/2025

IAF targets Syrian regime's military headquarters, radar systems in overnight raid

The presence of such equipment constitutes a threat to the State of Israel and IDF operations, the military explained.

Sharaa says he will crackdown on mass killings that 'threaten unity' of Syria

Sharaa warned that mass killings threaten Syria’s unity and pledges swift justice.

10/03/2025

France working with Arab states for one-stage hostage release

"We stand with the families and back the effort to make this happen—a single, inclusive deal that returns all the hostages to their families."

Trump pushes Iraq to release Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov

The US urged Iraq to secure the release of Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov, warning of political and economic consequences if she remains captive, according to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Damascus announce completion of anti-Assad loyalist campaign

Clashes between Assad loyalists and the country's new Islamist rulers have killed more than 1,000 people, mostly civilians.

By REUTERS
10/03/2025

How Hamas got a Ramadan ceasefire and released no hostages

Hamas appears to be able to secure de facto ceasefires for Ramadan each year and not have to ever do anything in return.

US warns citizens against travel to Pakistan due to terror threats

The latest warning follows a series of violent incidents in Pakistan, including a recent suicide bombing in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, that killed 18 people, including five soldiers.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
09/03/2025

Will US-Russia-Iran diplomacy break the nuclear deadlock?

Iran has been a daily zig zag of messages, one day trumpeting negotiations with the West as possible, the next day saying its impossible, and the next day saying diplomacy is desirable again.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Iran says it didn't get Trump's letter on nuclear talks - so who is bluffing?

Iranian officials say they haven’t received any correspondence from Trump. This may be two sides talking at each other and both bluffing.

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