West Asia highly mistrusts US ‘commitment’ to democracy, economic development: Poll

An overwhelming majority of citizens in West Asia and North Africa say they do not believe Washington is serious about helping the economic and political situation of the region

Israel approves new settlements despite Sharm al-Sheikh commitments

Israel continues its 'Facts on the ground' strategy to prevent any return to the pre-1967 borders and to ensure lasting Israeli control over occupied Palestine

Iraqi, Saudi FMs reaffirm commitment to linking electricity grids

Last year, Iraq and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum to link their electricity grids

IRGC calls on Iraqi government, IKR to fulfill commitments on border security

The IRGC launched missile and drone strikes against several targets in Erbil province in the IKR earlier today

Taliban reaffirm commitment to protect Iran’s diplomatic missions in Afghanistan

Taliban officials have reiterated Kabul's determination to expand their relationship and general cooperation with Tehran

Saudi Arabia asserts commitment to OPEC+ output levels in latest blow to the west

Despite best attempts by the US and UK leaders, both Saudi Arabia and the UAE have remained steadfast in their commitment to the oil producing alliance that includes Russia

Russia reaffirms commitment to the fight against US-backed armed groups in Syria

During his visit to Moscow the Syrian Foreign Minister warned of Damascus' capabilities to retaliate against ongoing airstrikes by Israel

Taliban affirms commitment to Iran’s water rights from Helmand River

Pressure has mounted on the Taliban, forcing them to honor a 1973 agreement to share water from the Helmand River with Iran

Palestinian factions discuss ‘escalation’ following delay in commitments from Egypt

Hamas’ frustrations are the result of diplomatic delays by Egypt, which has failed to respond regarding its promises to help in the reconstruction of Gaza

US conducts bomber exercise with Israel, Jordan, KSA to ‘intimidate’ Iran

The drills, which also included two unnamed West Asian countries, come despite a recent rapprochement deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia

Israel dusts off settlement expansion project to ‘split West Bank in two’

Israel's ultra-nationalist government is looking to restore a contentious plan that has been delayed for 11 years due to international pressure

The US plan to counter China and Iran in West Asia 

The US recognizes China's influence and Iran's dominance in West Asia, but its sluggish and ineffective responses not only hamper Washington's ability to counterbalance the eastward shift but also inflicts damage on its dwindling reputation as a trusted partner.

Saudi crown prince meets with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

The two countries praised cooperation via the OPEC+ alliance, which has been aggressively cutting production levels despite objections from the west

OPEC+ sticks to reduced oil production as Saudi Arabia pledges bigger cuts

The powerful oil producing bloc has been slashing production quotas since last year, drawing the ire of the west

BDS forces security giant G4S to leave Israel

Activists accused the British multinational private security company of complicity in Israeli human rights abuses against Palestinians

Washington, KSA suspend Sudan peace talks over ‘serious violations’

The Sudanese army had already announced its withdrawal from the talks prior to their suspension

UAE reveals it withdrew from US-led maritime coalition ‘months ago’

The UAE also refuted western media reports that claim the country is 'frustrated' over Washington's weak response to Iran's seizure of oil tankers in Gulf waters

Iraqi national security advisor in Tehran for border security talks

Iran vowed last week that it would resume military operations on the border if the security threat is not reigned in

Intense border clashes between Iran, Taliban leave several dead

This follows Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's stern warning to the Taliban over Tehran's rights under the 1973 Helmand River treaty

UN suspends USD aid for Syrian refugees in Lebanon

Crisis-hit Lebanon has been in an uproar over a UN plan to provide Syrian refugees with aid in US dollars

Saudi Arabia tops oil reserves with Russian fuel, sells its own to EU

Aggressive western sanctions against Russia in the aftermath of the Ukraine war have continued to backfire

Saudi Aramco to invest in Iraqi gas field

The goal of the investment is to increase Iraq's oil output to 400 million cubic feet per day

Asia to be driving force of oil demand for second straight year: Vitol

The president of Vitol Asia warned that growing demand at a time when OPEC+ members are cutting output could lead to a supply shortage and significantly higher prices

Iran to continue striking IKR if Iraq fails to reign in separatists

Iran regularly launches operations against Kurdish militants on the border with Iraq given the threat they pose to the country’s security

‘Terrorists linked to Israel’ arrested in Iran’s western border regions

Tehran says those detained entered the country from Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region

Iran’s carrot-and-stick strategy toward the Taliban

Iran’s stance on the Taliban involves strategically aligning its West Asian and Eurasian policies, employing key leverage, and positioning itself as a key regional player in shaping Afghanistan's future, without undermining its own water and security concerns. 

Iran replaces head of national security council

Ali Shamkhani, who has been Secretary of the National Security Council for 10 years, announced his resignation via Twitter

Iraq, Russia agree to stick to OPEC+ production cuts

Arab members of the oil-producing bloc recently increased daily output cuts to stabilize market prices

PIJ’s tactical triumph: Missiles multiply despite losses

Despite Israel’s assassinations of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s high-ranking commanders during this latest battle, the Quds Brigades was able to shift strategy by expanding its missile range, launching over 1,500 missiles, and introducing new tactics in its retaliatory strikes.

Iran-Saudi detente is a setback for Israel

The China-brokered Iran-Saudi deal marked a significant shift toward establishing Persian Gulf and regional stability, but is a major setback for Israelis who have cultivated Arab-Iranian divisions for years.