Middle East
Middle East Roundup, Sept 9: Iran condemns US attacks on tankers as threat to regional security
Says its forces target US facilities in ‘self-defense’ responding to US strikes condemns attacks on its oil tankers as threat to regional and international security; Tehran says it remains committed to the 14-point Islamabad MOU but will ‘respond according to circumstances if the other side fails to honor it.’
AN HOUR AGO
14 killed in blast at arms depot in northwest Syria
An explosion at an arms depot near Syria’s Sarmada kills 14 people and injures 11. Authorities do not specify the cause, while several defense ministry personnel are reportedly wounded in the blast.
9 HOURS AGO
Western countries restrict trade linked to Israeli settlements in West Bank
The governments cited Israel’s planned E1 settlement project east of Jerusalem and rising Israeli settler violence, saying the expansion could divide the West Bank and undermine a future Palestinian state.
12 HOURS AGO
Middle East Roundup, Sept 8: Pakistan condemns ‘cowardly’ Houthi attack on Saudi civilians, energy facilities
PM Sharif says attacks threaten innocent lives and regional peace, reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
A DAY AGO
Egypt finds 4,300-year-old tomb of ancient judge near Cairo
An Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission uncovers a 4,300-year-old tomb at Saqqara belonging to judge Yunmen, whose chapel features reliefs, funerary inscriptions, and scenes depicting farmers, servants, offerings, and ancient Egyptian rituals.
A DAY AGO
Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine in ‘extremely frank’ call
Putin and Trump discussed the Ukraine war in an “extremely frank” call, with Washington pushing for renewed peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv
A DAY AGO
US sanctions threaten to crush Iranian students' dreams
Testing has been frozen in Iran following the latest US sanctions announced in August, part of Washington's "economic asphyxiation" of the country over the Middle East war.
2 DAYS AGO
Middle East Roundup, Sept 7: Israeli rubble-clearing in Gaza could erase ‘atrocity crimes’ evidence: UN expert
Palestinian authorities estimate that more than 10,000 people remain buried under Gaza’s rubble, which contains human remains and evidence of alleged crimes.
2 DAYS AGO
Middle East Roundup, Sept 6: Pakistan, Muslim countries say Israeli ministers' Gaza expulsion plans threaten Trump peace
Iran threatens more forceful response to any further US attacks after Tehran targeted American warships; Rezaei says his country will establish a "prohibited zone" near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
3 DAYS AGO