Middle East
Controlled chaos: Terrorism is used as a political tool - opinion
Terrorism isn’t just a security threat; it’s a political tool exploited by actors who profit from instability.
Middle East nations cautious as US military presence grows near Iran - analysis
Massive weeks-long war between US, Iran could begin 'very soon,' Axios reports
Epstein tried to build a powerful network of political figures, business leaders in Middle East
US strikes more suspected drug-smuggling boats as warships shift toward Middle East – report
The Pentagon confirmed three new maritime strikes that killed 11, as US warships previously focused on Venezuela head toward the Middle East.
US sends over 50 fighter jets to Middle East in military buildup against Iran - report
The American military buildup comes amid indirect negotiations with Iranian officials, in which "progress was made" on Tuesday in Geneva, a US official told The Post.
A two-pronged approach: After US visit, Lebanon’s army eyes Hezbollah ‘disarmament’ - analysis
The high level of activity of the IDF in Lebanon shows that Hezbollah continues to pose a threat.
US faces narrow path between diplomacy, force amid dual Geneva talks on Ukraine, Iran - analysis
“In this round of negotiations, we will attend with a full team; a political, legal, economic, and technical team,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei noted.
Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks, Tehran likely to make deal
The US military is preparing for a sustained campaign against Iran in the event of a failed deal, according to US officials.
Why Syria's FM is changing his messaging to Israel - and why it matters - analysis
Syria’s foreign minister is hinting that Damascus and Jerusalem may be able to come to more arrangements in the future, in the wake of talks held in Paris in January.
Italy ready to help train police forces in Gaza, Palestinian territories, FM says
"We are ready to train a new Gaza police force, and we are also ready to train a Palestinian police force," Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told a news conference in Rome.
Iran's IRGC Navy launches maritime drill in Strait of Hormuz, one day before US nuclear talks
The drill, named "Smart Control of Hormuz Strait," aimed at testing the readiness of operational forces in the face of "possible security and military threats," Tasnim reported.
Araghchi, IAEA chief talk uranium enrichment as Rubio says making deal with US will be 'difficult'
Making a deal with Iran will be difficult, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during a visit to Budapest.
Lebanese Sunni leader Saad Hariri signals political comeback ahead of Lebanon elections - analysis
Hariri is angling to return to politics as he marks the 21st anniversary of the assassination of his father, former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
