As Assad’s power crumbles, Turkey, Iran and Russia disagree on way forward for Syria
Foreign powers urge opposition groups to end fighting and preserve single, united country at talks in Qatar The three key external national actors in…
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US: Stopping Iran’s Resupply of Houthis ‘Most Important’ to Secure Red Sea
PENTAGON — As attacks by Iran-backed Houthis continue in the Red Sea, the commander in charge of U.S. military operations in the Middle East says…
Israel-Gaza War: ‘American Side Should Decide, Does It Really Want to Intensify the War?’ Warns Iran
Iran’s foreign minister warned that new fronts would open against the US if it keeps up unequivocal support for Israel, escalating a rhetorical back-and-forth that…
Former Nato Commander Warns of ‘ladder of Escalation’ Between US, Iran
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis warned of a “ladder of escalation” between the U.S. and Iran on Friday. “I would still assess the chances…
U.S. Airstrikes Contain Twin Messages to Iran, American Officials Say
The airstrikes were the latest gamble by the United States to modify Iran’s behavior, few of which have worked in the past. The American strikes…
Inside Qatar’s Key Role in US-Iran Prisoner Swap
Majed Al-Ansari, an adviser to the Qatari prime minister, details the behind-the-scenes diplomacy that led to the prisoner deal, and why Doha believes there…
Iran Accuses US of Stoking Ukraine War in UN Speech, Sparking Israel Walkout
President Ebrahim Raisi tells the UN general assembly the project to ‘Americanise’ the world had failed Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi, in a lengthy set-piece…
Iran Releases US Dual Nationals Into House Arrest, Lawyer Says
Iran has released five US-Iranian dual nationals into house arrest, US officials say. Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi and Morad Tahbaz, who also has a…
Analysis: Buildup of American Forces in Persian Gulf a New Signal of Worsening US-Iran Conflict
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Thousands of Marines backed by advanced U.S. fighter jets and warships are slowly building up a presence in…