Israel
Israel must have “arms independence,” Netanyahu says, as US military aid expiring in 2028
Middle East
June 23, 2026
Israel must have “arms independence,” Netanyahu says, as US military aid expiring in 2028
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the country must have “arms independence” as billions in US military…
The scale of Trump’s political blunder in Iran is coming into focus
Middle East
June 23, 2026
The scale of Trump’s political blunder in Iran is coming into focus
The first major poll conducted since the Trump administration signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran has a point that…
Iran’s president says success of agreement with US will depend on “precise implementation”
Middle East
June 23, 2026
Iran’s president says success of agreement with US will depend on “precise implementation”
The success of the framework agreement reached between the US and Iran will depend on its “precise implementation,” Iran’s president…
Israel considering announcing “symbolic” withdrawals as part of talks with Lebanon, source says
Middle East
June 22, 2026
Israel considering announcing “symbolic” withdrawals as part of talks with Lebanon, source says
Israel is considering announcing “symbolic” withdrawals from occupied territory in southern Lebanon as part of upcoming talks, according to an…
Iran shows Trump just how hard making peace will be
Middle East
June 22, 2026
Iran shows Trump just how hard making peace will be
Making peace with Iran is going to be just as painful as waging war. Vice President JD Vance’s first attempts…
US and Iran agree to create “de-confliction cell,” to end conflict in Lebanon
Middle East
June 22, 2026
US and Iran agree to create “de-confliction cell,” to end conflict in Lebanon
The US and Iran agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” involving Lebanon and facilitated by Qatar and Pakistan to ensure…
Video: Egyptian and Turkish fighter jets conduct joint exercises in Egyptian airspace
Egypt
June 22, 2026
Video: Egyptian and Turkish fighter jets conduct joint exercises in Egyptian airspace
The Egyptian and Turkish air forces conducted joint exercises that lasted several days in Egyptian airspace, concluding on Sunday. The…
Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap
Middle East
June 20, 2026
Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap
As details of the agreement between the United States and Iran were beginning to emerge last week, a powerful Iranian…
Why is there fighting in Lebanon and does it threaten the Iran deal?
World
June 20, 2026
Why is there fighting in Lebanon and does it threaten the Iran deal?
Persistent fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon is threatening a tentative deal reached between the United States…
Vance’s threat is the latest sign US could be breaking with Israel
Middle East
June 20, 2026
Vance’s threat is the latest sign US could be breaking with Israel
The United States joining with Israel to launch a war in the Middle East was always a fraught situation for…