Middle East


Global Sumud Flotilla embarks from Sicily, aiming to disrupt Gaza blockade

Global Sumud Flotilla Steering Committee members attend a press conference as humanitarian flotilla prepares to depart for Gaza, from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026.

Medical supply shortages loom in Iran as civilians bear the cost of ongoing conflict, UN warns

An Iranian nurse prepares medication at a hospital, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 23, 2026.

Israel sent Iron Dome system, dozens of IDF soldiers to UAE during Iran war

(Illustrative) Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, in Ashkelon on August 7, 2022.