Middle East


Iran wary of US motives as talks to end war intensify, officials tell the 'Post'

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump holds a meeting, with Vice President J.D. Vance alongside him, in the Situation Room at the White House on Saturday. There should be a swift pivot to negotiations, presenting Tehran with clear and firm terms, says the writer.

Hezbollah looking for 'creative' ways to abduct IDF soldiers, Iran wary of deal with Washington

Smoke rises from Beirut's southern suburbs following an Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, Lebanon, March 25, 2026.

The Israeli-Iranian handshake at Pope John Paul II's funeral

Cardinals take part in the funeral of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square April 8, 2005 in Vatican City, Vatican.