Middle East

Iran warns US, Israel against making ‘a mistake’

1 February 2026, 05:27 AM Middle East

World must act to ease Gaza’s ‘dire’ conditions

31 January 2026, 07:37 AM World

Diplomacy gains as US-Iran tensions rise

31 January 2026, 05:09 AM Middle East

With Iran weakened, Trump’s end goal may now be regime change. It’s an incredibly risky gamble

29 January 2026, 12:25 PM Middle East

Military intervention in Iran ‘not the preferred option’

26 January 2026, 01:02 AM Middle East

US envoys in Israel to discuss Gaza’s future

25 January 2026, 01:01 AM

US urges Syria to support jihadist transfer to Iraq

23 January 2026, 05:18 AM

Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked

20 January 2026, 08:54 AM Middle East

Iran executions seemingly ‘tool of state intimidation’

20 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Iran protest toll climbs to 5,000

19 January 2026, 04:50 AM

Food aid to Gaza falls as Israel sets new rule

Food supplies to Gaza have fallen sharply in recent weeks because Israeli authorities have introduced a new customs rule on some humanitarian aid and are separately scaling down deliveries organized by businesses, people involved in getting goods to the territory told Reuters.

3 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Iranian strike shows capability for greater scale

The Iranian ballistic missile attack against Israel on Tuesday was larger, more complex and involved more advanced weapons than the strikes in April, experts say, putting greater stress on missile defences and allowing more warheads to get through.

2 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Hezbollah losses strengthen Turkey against Iran: analysts

Israel’s onslaught against Hezbollah in Lebanon is reassuring for Turkey, which could seize the opportunity to strengthen its regional influence in the face of its rival Iran, analysts told AFP.

2 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Iran says attack on Israel is over as fears grow of wider conflict

"Our action is concluded unless the Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation," Iranian foreign minister said in a post on X early on Wednesday.

2 October 2024, 03:05 AM

Iran confirms firing 200 missiles at Israel: state TV

Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel, state TV reported Wednesday, a barrage that Israel vowed to make Tehran "pay" for

2 October 2024, 02:52 AM

Israeli airstrikes kill 37 in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 37 people in Gaza yesterday, Palestinian medics said and fighting ramped up, as the Israeli military said it had been targeting command centres used by Hamas members.

1 October 2024, 19:47 PM

Israeli troops invade southern Lebanon

Israel’s elite units launched limited ground raids into southern Lebanon yesterday, as arch-foe Hezbollah fired missiles at Tel Aviv, with the US warning it had indications Iran may be preparing to enter the fray with a ballistic missile attack on Israel.

1 October 2024, 19:36 PM

US out of step as world reacts to offensive

The United States appeared out of step with the rest of the globe as it pledged its support for Israel’s ground incursion into Lebanon.

1 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Iran fires 180 missiles at Israel

Iran launched around 180 missiles at Israel last night in response to the killings of Tehran-backed militant leaders, prompting alarm across the region and vows of retaliation.

1 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Israel carries out strikes in Beirut, southern suburbs

Israel carried out two attacks on Beirut on Tuesday afternoon, striking the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital and the city's southern entrance, two security sources said

1 October 2024, 14:42 PM

Iran preparing imminent missile attack on Israel: US

Iran is preparing an imminent ballistic missile attack against Israel, the United States said on Tuesday, warning that any such assault would have "severe" consequences for Tehran..The warning came as Israel said it had launched a ground offensive in Lebanon to target the Iran-backed milit

1 October 2024, 14:19 PM