Iraqi parliment appoints Kurdish Nizar Amedi as new president
The decision to elect Nizar Amedi could have ramifications for Iraq, given that Amedi is Kurdish and was supported by the Kurdish PUK party, which is considered friendly to Iran.
Middle East
US looks to restore freedom of navigation in Gulf, maintain its naval reputation - analysis
US clearing out Strait of Hormuz, Trump claims as Iran threatens to attack unauthorized ships
Iraq’s militia state: Shelly Kittleson’s kidnapping exposes who runs Baghdad
Iran's IRGC navy issues map to guide ships around Hormuz mines, Iranian media say
The status of the Strait of Hormuz is unclear after Iranian media outlets released conflicting reports regarding whether or not oil tankers were being allowed to transit the waterway on Wednesday.
A pause, not an end: What the two-week ceasefire with Iran really means - opinion
From Washington’s perspective, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz constitutes a major strategic achievement. For Iran, the ceasefire offers temporary breathing room.
Kurdistan Region of Iraq hopes ceasefire brings end to drone, missile attacks
Since the war with Iran began, Tehran told its militias in Iraq to target the Kurdistan Region, including targeting US forces and facilities in the region.
Pakistan takes on role of peacemaker, but it comes with risks - analysis
As Pakistan steps forward as a peacemaker, it is joined by Turkey, Qatar, China, and other countries. It remains to be seen if Pakistan can build the trust needed for peace.
Five things to watch amid the ceasefire with Iran
The upcoming issues include Lebanon, Iraq, JD Vance, domestic political fallout, and the details of Iran's 10-point plan.
Trump says he will work with Iran for 'very productive regime change, there will be no enrichment'
Trump emphasized that the "United States will, working with Iran, dig up and remove all of the deeply buried (B-2 Bombers) Nuclear 'Dust.'"
Iran celebrates ceasefire amid critical war losses, says it 'forced America to accept its demands'
"Although we are in the most difficult circumstances of calamity and loss, it is surprising that we are at the peak of honor and greatness for the Islamic Revolution," said one Iranian official.
Gulf States welcome ceasefire deal between US, Israel, and Iran, demand end to all attacks
Even amid ongoing Iranian missile and rocket attacks against Gulf facilities, the states from the region welcomed the ceasefire, demanding an end to hostilities.
WATCH: IDF carries out largest coordinated strike in Lebanon amid uncertainty over ceasefire scope
Hezbollah official says that if Israel does not adhere to the ceasefire, no party will feel bound to uphold it, after IDF confirms continued military campaign against terror group in southern Lebanon
Iran's 10-point ceasefire leaked, JD Vance and US negotiating team dispatched for talks
Iran threatens ships moving through Hormuz • US, Iran delegations arriving in Pakistan on Friday • Most Israeli schools to open on Thursday as Home Front Command updates guidelines
