Saudi Arabia’s security needs expose limits of diplomacy, give Israel an opportunity - analysis
Bin Salman’s security strategy faces a major test as Houthi attacks expose alliance limits and highlight Israel’s intelligence and defense role.
Middle East
Saudi coalition says it intercepts Houthi missiles, drones targeting Khamis Mushait, Riyadh
Trump reportedly rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal as Saudi coalition downs Houthi drones, missile
Trump rejects Iranian proposal, expects war to continue after midterm elections - report
IDF stops civilians attempting to cross Gaza border, UAE suspends Iranian airlines flights
Israeli officials say "only a matter of time" until fighting with Iran resumes • UK announces £88 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza • IDF reduces brigades in southern Lebanon from eight to six
Senior IRGC commander killed in clash with gunmen near Iran-Pakistan border - report
Brig.-Gen. Hossein Zarifi, commander of the IRGC's Shahid Sajjad Operational Headquarters, was killed during clashes with gunmen in southeastern Iran.
Turkey’s Bashiqa base handover marks a new chapter for post-ISIS Iraq - analysis
This is an important step and comes amid many developments in Iraq. Iraq is also trying to rein in Iranian-backed militias. It says this will happen by June of 2027.
US drafted memo condemning UK over West Bank sanctions, but it was never released - report
According to three people familiar with the matter, the White House and the State Department's senior leadership did not support the statement.
IRGC benefiting from false hopes of renewed negotiations, expert tells ‘Post’
For the first time since the Memorandum of Understanding failed in July, Araghchi and the American envoys communicated through mediators on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Rubio repledges US commitment to Saudi Arabia while addressing diplomatic exchanges with Iran
Rubio reaffirmed US commitments to Saudi Arabia and said any deal with Iran would require “hard work over a period of time” as Washington and Tehran continue indirect talks.
One Indian killed in attack on ship heading towards India, Indian embassy in Oman says
Oman's Maritime Security Center said it evacuated the crew following the attack and confirmed one member of the crew was killed.
Poverty, child labor, and child marriage partially behind Iran’s unfilled classrooms
Rezvan Hakimzadeh, deputy minister of primary education, confirmed that 140,562 students were identified as not attending school last year.
Hope for progress after US, Iran hold first shuttle talks in months
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner communicated through mediators on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
BoP chief Mladenov urges nations to support Gaza recovery project on sidelines of UNGA
According to Axios, the proposed 66-project plan includes budgeting for temporary housing, rubble removal, hospital repairs, and the deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF).
