Middle East
Iraq struggles to pay public salaries as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens
Iraq’s oil exports plunged from 100 million barrels in February to around 32 million in May and June, according to figures shown to The National by the country’s Oil Ministry.
Trump declared victory in Iran. The war says otherwise - opinion
US primary shakeups and Netanyahu’s Gaza red line
Katz reportedly halts IDF withdrawal from Gaza border towns as Hamas shifts covert ops. to Turkey
Sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran completes second week of strikes against Gulf States
Tasnim also reported that Iran had targeted Amazon's data center in Bahrain as part of the strikes.
Trump says US prepared for intensified strikes on Iran as Tehran continues attacks on Gulf states
Iranian financial evasion network sanctioned by US Treasury • Saudis strike Yemen's Hodeidah port • US military disables tanker trying to breach blockade of Iranian ports
Jordan, Kuwait activate air defenses as Iran targets US airbase in region, Iranian media says
Local sources said that Iran had launched drone and missile attacks at the Al-Salem airbase in Kuwait, Iran's IRCG- affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported.
Trump says he is close to launching 'massive attack' on Iran, 'bigger than ever before'
"I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it," the US president told Axios.
Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say
Four sources familiar with the matter said Iran flew IRGC personnel and military equipment from Tehran to Yemen on July 13, in a previously unreported transfer.
Israeli normalization with Syria may be Trump's only tangible Middle East win left - analysis
Is Syria Trump’s best chance for a Middle East diplomatic win?
Chikli calls to close Turkish consulate after report details alleged plan to 'conquer Jerusalem'
The report further alleges that Turkey seeks to strengthen Hamas's influence in Jerusalem and the West Bank through a network of local organizations and associations.
US increasing military forces in Middle East as Trump considers escalation against Iran - report
According to the WSJ, US President Donald Trump is considering expanding his attacks on Iran, and the added forces in the region are intended to provide him with more military options.
IRGC says it struck, damaged US Patriot missile system, helicopters in Kuwait - report
The IRGC stated that in retaliation for what it described as US interference in the Strait of Hormuz, it struck a US military equipment warehouse and a Patriot missile system in Kuwait.
From Washington to Vance: The risks of America's Middle East entanglements - opinion
The “situation” of Washington’s day is no more. Yet, in another sense, its leaders and politicians keep managing not to avoid unfortunate entanglements.
