Middle East


Turkey to contribute troops to Gaza stabilization force, joining five others

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks, as he, US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner attend the inaugural Board of Peace meeting with representatives from other countries, on February 19, 2026.

IRGC navy chief: ‘Ready to close Strait of Hormuz’ as Iran expands Gulf drills

An Iranian military ship takes part in an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, in this picture obtained on December 31, 2022

Iranian regime may target Kurdish opposition groups if war breaks out - analysis

The Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) members pose for the camera as they celebrate Nowruz at the Jezhnikan Village around Baharka, Iraq, on March 18, 2025.