Middle East

Iran U.S. hold indirect nuclear talks in Oman

Iran U.S. hold indirect nuclear talks in Oman

Meetings in Muscat end with agreement to continue talks

Saudi Arabia boosts influence in Yemen

Saudi Arabia boosts influence in Yemen

Riyadh pours billions to back government forces

Rafah reopening brings Gazans home

Rafah reopening brings Gazans home

Returns begin via Egypt as fighting continues in Gaza

U.S. downs Iranian drone near carrier

U.S. downs Iranian drone near carrier

Incident comes as nuclear talks plans remain in flux

Syrian forces enter Kurdish-held Hasakeh

Syrian forces enter Kurdish-held Hasakeh

The move follows talks on a ceasefire and security coordination

Khamenei warns U.S. war would go regional

Khamenei warns U.S. war would go regional

Iran leader says Tehran will respond forcefully to any aggression

Iran open to diplomacy to ease tensions

Iran open to diplomacy to ease tensions

Araghchi says talks must respect Iran’s rights and sovereignty

Gaza awaits reopening of Rafah crossing

Gaza awaits reopening of Rafah crossing

Repeated delays deepen hardship and frustration for residents

Iraq blocs nominate Maliki for PM

Iraq blocs nominate Maliki for PM

Move sparks backlash and U.S. warning over support

Gaza awaits Rafah crossing reopening

Gaza awaits Rafah crossing reopening

Residents hope border access will ease medical and aid shortages

Hezbollah warns over threats to Iran

Hezbollah warns over threats to Iran

Group says it may act if Iran or its leader is attacked

Syria extends ceasefire with SDF

Syria extends ceasefire with SDF

Truce prolonged for 15 days to ease northeast tensions

Iran attacks Zelensky in sharp remarks

Iran attacks Zelensky in sharp remarks

Foreign minister condemns Ukraine leader over war accusations

Israeli Arab towns strike over crime surge

Israeli Arab towns strike over crime surge

Protesters accuse police of failing to stop violence

Iran details damage after deadly protests

Iran details damage after deadly protests

Government cites thousands killed and widespread destruction

Islamic State detainees escape Syria prison

Islamic State detainees escape Syria prison

Breakout highlights security risks at detention facilities