Middle East
U.S. Base in Iraq Hit By Rockets as Photos Allege Iran Behind Gulf Attacks
The Iraqi military's official Security Media Cell reported Monday that "a short time ago, three Katyusha rockets fell on Camp Taji," an Iraqi base where U.S. troops are stationed.
Iran Warns It's 'Heading Towards a Confrontation' with the U.S.
"If they wrongly enter into a conflict, they would be very sorry about that," said Iranian ambassador to the U.K. Hamid Baeidinejad warned.
Egypt's Former President Morsi Dies Defending Himself in Court, Reports Say
Mohammed Morsi was toppled by a military-backed coup amid more mass protests in 2013 and arrested on various charges.
China Says U.S. War with Iran Is 'The Last Thing We Want to See'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani courted both Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in a bid to fend off unilateral pressure from the U.S.
Russia Praises Iran and Their Joint Wins in Syria as U.S. Tensions Rise
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow's ties with Tehran were "multifaceted, multilateral" and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani said they were "becoming more urgent every day."
U.S.-Iran Crisis Worsens With Attacks by World's Most Important Oil Route
The International Crisis Group warned that the series of attacks in the Gulf of Oman "highlights how regional tensions and prospects for conflict—intended or accidental—are on the rise."
Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran Remain High, But Will There Be War?
President Trump and Iranian leaders insist they don't want war. But with a build-up of military might on both sides and increasing economic pressure from the U.S., tensions remain high
Israel Captures Infiltrating Monkey from Lebanon, Will Send it Back via UN
The rogue primate roamed the Upper Galilee region for two weeks.
Jared Kushner's Patronizing, Colonial Attitude Shines Through
Kushner's suggestion that the Palestinian people must prove their right to freedom, justice and equality is part of a lengthy—and offensive—tradition.
Pompeo Says Trump's Middle East Peace Plan May Be Considered 'Unexecutable'
Pompeo reportedly told a closed-door meeting of Jewish leaders there are "no guarantees that we're the ones that unlock" the conflict.
The New Aladdin Is Less Offensive Than the Original Film, but Issues Remain
While the 2019 version is a big improvement from the 1992 animation, it still uses tired stereotypes.
Graham Criticizes Trump for 'Doing Business As Usual With Saudi Arabia'
"Saudi Arabia is a strategic ally but the crown prince was, in my opinion, involved in the murder of Mr. Khashoggi and he's done a lot of other disruptive things," the Republican senator explained.
Trump's Peace Plan 'Stamps' Approval on Israel's 'Colonial' Policies
Riyad al-Maliki, the Palestinian National Authority's foreign prime minister, said Trump was like a "reckless driver" at the steering wheel of regional peace efforts.
Video: Stephen Colbert Ponders Rising Tensions in Middle East
The Late Show host made comparisons between current tensions with Iran and the prelude to war with Iraq in 2003.
'Very Stupid' U.S.-Iran War Would End in Disaster for Both: Experts
A war against Iran would put tens of thousands of American troops at risk with no guarantee of victory.
Trump Risks 'Incendiary' Iran Encounter With Troop Deployment: Clapper
Ex-Director of National Intelligence James Clapper responds to plan for deploying 120,000 more troops to the Middle East if Iran attacks U.S. forces or accelerates its nuclear program.
Former Bush Aide Shocked at Iran Troop Deployment Plan
"We are actually considering escalating with Iran in a war that would further destabilize the region and unleash God knows what in terms of chaos in a very troubled region already," Elise Jordan said.
Kushner Jokes Disappointing Father-in-Law Worse Than Letting Down President
"When you work for your father-in-law, you can't disappoint," Kushner said.
Kushner: 'Hands-on' Trump Helped Draft Middle East Peace Plan
"The Palestinian leadership has been attacking a plan" when they "don't even know what it is," said senior White House adviser Jared Kushner.
Jared Kushner Suggests Two-State Solution 'Failed'
"We've studied the past efforts and how they failed and why they failed," Kushner said of the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
DNA of Crusaders Reveals Warriors Were Also Lovers
A DNA study has cast new light on the genetic diversity of the Crusaders.
Christian Church for Muslim Converts Opens in Syria
"After the war with Islamic State people were looking for the right path, and distancing themselves from Islam," said Omar Firas, the founder of the church.
Protesters to Buttigieg: 'Open Your Heart to Palestine'
"We want to show that there are people in his intended base who are concerned about U.S. policy in the Middle East region as being dogmatically pro-Israel," one protest organizer told Newsweek.
Mystery 8,000-Year-Old Abandoned Structure Discovered
Experts have uncovered stone wall structures that date back 5,000 to 8,000 years and 3,000-year-old irrigation canals.
Trump: Kushner Traded Easy Life to Pursue Peace
President Donald Trump hailed Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, for swapping an easy New York life for the White House.
Saudi Arabia Condemns Trump's Golan Heights Decision
"This will have negative effects on the Middle East peace process and security and stability in the region," the kingdom said in an official statement.
Saudi Arabia 'Made a Mockery' of the U.S., Author Says
"Let's start with the fact that instead of solving Middle East peace, Jared nearly put us into a war in the region," Vicky Ward, author of "Kushner, Inc.," alleged.
Omar: U.S. Must Hold Friends, Foes to 'Same Standards'
"I believe in an inclusive foreign policy—one that centers on human rights, justice and peace as the pillars of America's engagement in the world, one that brings our troops home and truly makes military action a last resort," Representative Ilhan Omar wrote.
Jailed for My Music: Mehdi Rajabian on His Peace Album
"I produce whatever real ideas come into my mind, even if I go to prison for years," Rajabian said.
ISIS Foreign Fighters Could Be Sent to Guantanamo
Some 850 foreign ISIS fighters remain in the custody of U.S. allies in Syria as Washington eyes a swift exit from the protracted Middle East conflict.