Middle East

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

Syria, SDF agree ceasefire and withdrawal

Syria, SDF agree ceasefire and withdrawal

Deal hands key territory and resources back to Damascus

Iran protests kill thousands, official says

Iran protests kill thousands, official says

Authorities blame unrest on rioters and foreign interference

Coalition meets SDF as Syria tensions rise

Coalition meets SDF as Syria tensions rise

Talks seek to avert offensive and revive stalled negotiations

Iran airs footage of armed unrest

Iran airs footage of armed unrest

IRIB says saboteurs attacked civilians during protests

Iran holds funerals for protest victims

Iran holds funerals for protest victims

State honors dead as unrest and tensions escalate

At least 12,000 killed in Iran and possibly as high as 20,000

At least 12,000 killed in Iran and possibly as high as...

Bodies pile up outside morgue in Tehran as deadly protests escalate