Middle East
Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport shuts down after attack as Houthi strikes escalate
A loud explosion was reported at Riyadh's main airport as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia intensified, with airlines canceling flights and passengers urged to check their flight status.
US pushed Israel to attack Iran alone in effort to avoid political fallout before midterms - report
IDF, Shin Bet kill two Gaza terrorists, US pushes Israel to attack Iran alone
Command decisions: CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper's ups and downs in shaping Trump's war on Iran
Yemen launches counteroffensive against Houthis, flydubai hijacker's motives under investigation
Pete Hegseth says US 'hell-bent' on keeping Iran from achieving nuclear weapons • Iran delays renewing Hamas financial support over failure to undermine West Bank stability • Iran executes detainee
US remains 'hell-bent' on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, says Hegseth
The US defense secretary said Trump would have every military option available, maintained that Washington controls the Strait of Hormuz, and acknowledged that Iran is attempting to rebuild its damag
Trump, Vance discuss Iran, Yemen with top security aides at secret Camp David meeting - Axios
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, White House envoy Steve Witkoff, CIA director John Ratcliffe, and Gen. Dan Caine all attended the meeting, according to Axios.
IDF targets Yahya Sinwar's successor in Gaza strike, kills two PIJ commanders in Gaza City
Trump reportedly discusses next steps of war at secret Camp David meeting • US pushes for pressure on Iran • Yemen claims 20 strikes carried out on Houthis
'Switzerland of the Middle East': What is Oman’s relationship with Israel, if any?
Oman has emerged as a key player in recent months after long serving as a central mediator between Washington and Tehran.
Flydubai co-pilot was banned from flying in Oman after showing 'radical ideological views' - report
The report follows comments by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the attempted hijacking, saying that the hijacker underwent radical Islamist indoctrination and was clearly suicidal.
Pakistan says Mecca pact members to hold emergency talks on engaging Houthis
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are set to decide next steps for engaging Yemen's Houthis politically following increased attacks by the Iran-backed group.
Flydubai saga captures Israel’s role in a new Middle East - and its old limits
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: From Netanyahu’s UAE visit to the emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, a dramatic week reveals the possibilities and limits of regional cooperation.
One injured in Saudi Arabia from missile shrapnel as US reportedly builds up forces in region
Yemen claims 20 strikes carried out on Houthis • Crude oil tanker struck by unknown projectile off Oman, UKMTO says • US deploys third aircraft carrier to Middle East
USS Roosevelt, Marines set to deploy to Mideast ahead of midterm elections, US official to 'Post'
The move means that, until the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump will have significantly greater military capabilities and a wider range of options for potential action against Iran.
