Middle East
Saudis ask Trump to 'give diplomacy a chance' on Iran prior to military option, sources tell 'Post'
According to one regional source who spoke with the Post, during the meetings, the Saudis conveyed a request to Iran that Tehran refrain from targeting key Saudi oil and gas facilities.
The five issues that determine the Middle East's view of Israel's elections - analysis
Next round of Ukraine talks depends on Middle East, other factors, Kremlin aide says
Vance tells Tehran that avoiding renewed US strikes will require nuclear negotiations - report
Erdogan tells Trump Turkey making diplomatic efforts on Strait of Hormuz, Yemen
Erdogan told Trump that Turkey is working to resolve the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen crises through diplomacy, as Iran considers a new Qatar-mediated ceasefire proposal.
The Mecca Pact and Saudi Arabia’s future with the Abraham Accords - opinion
Saudi Arabia can strengthen ties with Pakistan and Turkey while keeping the door open to normalization with Israel.
Iraqi PM al-Zaidi arrives in Syria in landmark post-Assad summit on security, trade - analysis
Syria’s Sharaa said that Syria's role as a trade corridor for Iraq is important. He stressed the example of the connections between Iraq's Faw Port and Syria's Mediterranean port of Tartous.
Qatari mediators present peace deal to Iran in mediation effort, official says
There were concerns ahead of Sunday's meeting in Tehran that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu could resume attacks on the Islamic Republic this week, the official added.
Iraq deepens ties with Jordan as Baghdad looks to strengthen regional alliances - analysis
Iraq and Jordan signed nine cooperation agreements during Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to Amman, focusing on trade, energy and security amid growing regional tensions.
Iran security chief meets Supreme Leader Khamenei after talks with Mecca pact countries
State media said Khamenei had stressed the importance of pursuing Iran's interests and maintaining its conditions for ending the war.
Netanyahu has turned Israel into a defense-tech powerhouse and a model US ally - opinion
Israel’s shift toward offensive military action, defense-tech innovation and regional partnerships is reshaping its strategic value to Washington.
The campaign ends with Iran, and the question of trust - analysis
Netanyahu says the danger is too great to replace him. His opponents say it is too great to leave him in place. On Tuesday, Israelis will decide which warning they believe.
How is the Muslim world reporting on Israel’s election?
Articles analyzing Israel's October 27 election were published in media outlets based in Egypt, Qatar, Iran, Lebanon, the West Bank, and a London-based Qatari outlet.
Mossad’s sacred mission: Defeating Islamic terrorism - opinion
The Mossad realized that America had no understanding of the emergence of a rogue and savage regime in Tehran. Not only had they failed to read Khomeini’s playbook; they didn't even know the Quran.
