How Trump’s Defeat Could Mean More Policy … TEL AVIV, Israel—For nearly four years, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East policy—from axing the Iran nuclear deal to marginalizing Palestinians to …
Trump administration targets int’l network aiding Iran
The Trump administration on Tuesday targeted an international network of companies and foreign nationals with sanctions and charges for procuring sensitive goods for the Iranian military.
Saudi-led coalition destroys two drones launched by Yemen’s Houthis: Saudi TV
The Saudi-led coalition on Monday destroyed two explosive-laden drones launched by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group in the direction of Saudi Arabia, Saudi state TV said.
Key Al-Qaida Leader Killed in Western Afghanistan
Authorities in Afghanistan said Tuesday an intelligence-led security operation had killed a key al-Qaida leader in a western region close to the Iranian border. The Afghan spy agency, the National …
Biden Tells France’s Macron He Wants to Cooperate on Iran Policy, Iranian President Says New Admin Must ‘Make Up for Past Mistakes’
“The new U.S. administration should reconsider its inhumane behaviors toward other countries,” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.
Russia, Iran Reach Out to Back Syria, U.S. Doubles Down on Sanctions
Russia and Iran support Syria’s efforts to bring back refugees, but President Bashar al-Assad said sanctions and insurgents are making it difficult, especially as the country’s economy suffers a deep …
Lebanon, Iran under lockdown, curfews amid COVID-19 spike
Iran imposed a nightly curfew on businesses in Tehran and other cities on Tuesday while Lebanon was preparing for a two-week nationwide lockdown later this week as both …
Israel Prepares for New Era of U.S. Relations With Biden
Israel faces a Biden administration that is expected to shift America’s approach on key geopolitical issues, including a possible return to some form of Iran nuclear agreement and more support from …
Biden and Iran Both Want Nuclear Deal, Here’s What Stands In Their Way
Iran expects the United States not only to return to its international obligations under the nuclear deal, but to pay for its violations, and time may be running out for what’s left the agreement.
U.S. imposes Iran-related sanctions on individuals, companies
The United States on Tuesday imposed Iran-related sanctions on six companies and four people, accusing the network of supplying sensitive goods to an Iranian military firm in the Trump …