Turkiye summons nine western ambassadors to protest embassies’ closure

Diplomatic tensions rose when Turkiye responded to an initial US security alert by warning citizens against possible xenophobic and racist attacks in Europe

Iran summons UK, Norwegian ambassadors amid anti-government riots

According to state television, 41 people have died since the start of the protests one week ago

Saudi, Kuwaiti ambassadors return to Lebanon

The return of the diplomats comes less than a month after far-right leader Samir Geagea pleaded with the Saudi kingdom to 'save Lebanon'

Lebanese economy minister meets with Turkish, Indian ambassadors to discuss looming crisis

With at least 60 percent of its wheat imports coming from Russia and Ukraine, the Levantine nation is facing a food crisis

UAE and Kuwait expel Lebanese ambassadors in ‘solidarity’ with Saudi Arabia

UAE and Kuwait have also cut diplomatic ties with Lebanon in response to criticism against the war in Yemen by a Lebanese official

UPDATE: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain expel Lebanese ambassadors

The shocking move by Riyadh and Manama comes in response to comments made by a Lebanese official regarding the war in Yemen

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and UAE summon Lebanese ambassadors after official calls Yemen war ‘futile’

Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi also said that the Saudi invasion of Yemen "must come to an end"

Turkish president declares 10 ambassadors ‘persona non grata’

The ambassadors from the US, Germany and Denmark were among those summoned by the Turkish Foreign Ministry earlier this week

Iraq returns envoy to Bahrain after diplomatic misunderstanding

This comes after Manama accused the Bahraini chargé d'affaires of breaching diplomatic norms

Bahraini delegation set to visit Iran for bilateral talks

Bahrain severed diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic in 2016, yet recently has held talks with Tehran

Flights between Bahrain and Iran to resume ‘soon’: MP

Iranian officials announced that the Iranian and Bahraini embassies will soon be reopened on the heels of a Chinese-brokered rapprochement deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia

FMs of Turkiye, Egypt confirm new phase of cooperation

The meeting between the two nations is the first of its kind in over a decade

Iran and Bahrain held ‘secret talks’ to restore ties: Report

Iran’s political support for Bahrain’s persecuted Shia majority has prompted Bahraini claims of Iranian intervention

Tunisian president seeks resumption of diplomatic ties with Syria

This represents the recent Arab embrace of Syria following the devastating earthquake that struck the country last month

Destruction of the ‘Third Temple’: Israel on the brink of civil war

Recent mass protests in Israel against controversial, undemocratic judicial reforms have raised concerns about the potential for domestic civil clashes which threaten the fundamental stability of the 'Jewish state.'

Erdogan discusses humanitarian aid to Turkiye with Israeli FM

Israel dispatched 150 rescuers and 230 medical professionals to impacted cities across Turkiye

Iranian foreign minister arrives in Nicaragua to strengthen bilateral relations

Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, said Iran pursues boosting relations with Latin American countries

Israeli president invites Erdogan to Israel, receives ambassador

Netanyahu claims that Erdogan supports the expansion of relations with Tel Aviv in various sectors

Israeli envoy named in Turkiye following years of tensions

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, declared that they would 'work together to create a new era in ties'

UK doubles down on military alliance with Saudi Arabia

British arms manufacturers are seeking increased cooperation with Saudi Arabia, despite the atrocities committed in Yemen

Erdogan, Sisi shake hands on the sidelines of 2022 World Cup

In October, Egypt's Foreign Ministry cited Turkish interventions in Libya as a major obstacle for the normalization of ties

Iraqi PM withdraws protection for US-appointed former officials

The prime minister's orders are a restructuring effort of the Iraqi state to fight corruption, nepotism and reduce federal spending

Turkey appoints ambassador to Israel after four-year vacancy

The Turkish ambassador's appointment is the latest step towards normalizing ties with Tel Aviv

Ansarallah drone operation targets foreign tanker in Hadhramaut

The operation coincided with the US ambassador’s visit to Hadhramaut province, where he met with officials in the Saudi-backed government

Germany and other EU members want to expand Iran sanctions

Iran has countered European sanctions with its own, over the European Union's alleged involvement in destabilizing the Islamic Republic

Turkey, Israel revive security cooperation

Turkish-Israeli tensions began against the backdrop of Israel's war on the Gaza Strip in late 2008

Iran’s reformist front reaffirm allegiance to government

The reformists headed by Behzad Nabavi said that they 'cannot align themselves with street protests who call for regime change'

Israel may deliver early warning systems to Ukraine: Gantz

Israel said it will not supply weapons to Ukraine, but asked the Ukrainians to provide information on their needs for air defense alerts

EU prepares new sanction package against Iran

The new round of sanctions will not only be limited to blacklisting a few individuals, should Tehran's involvement in the war in Ukraine be proven

EU to discuss new Iran sanctions over drone deliveries to Russia: Report

Iran has reportedly warned that, if EU nations impose more sanctions on Tehran, bilateral relations 'may not survive' the decision