Middle East


As Syria discontinues the 'Assad Pound,' can new currency regain Syrians' trust? - analysis

The Central Bank of Syria headquarters in central Damascus on July 28, where the exchange and withdrawal of old banknotes are being administered.

US-Saudi joint strikes on Iran-backed militias are a milestone in cooperation - analysis

A US military aircraft flies at an unknown location, during what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on July 20, 2026.

Why Iran and its militias have made Jordan a frontline in broader MIdeast conflict - analysis

An Iranian drone is displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran.