Middle East

The new regime in Syria faces fresh accusations of mass killings, sexual violence, and systematic persecution of the Druze minority.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize during a White House dinner.

A small U.S. Patriot missile team made history Monday during Iran’s retaliatory strike on Al-Udeid Air Base, in what Gen. Dan "Raisin'" Caine called “the largest single Patriot engagement in U.S. military history.”

Some U.S. lumber manufacturers worry that tensions in the Middle East could harm their bottom lines as regional conflict disrupts trade.

President Trump is leveraging a newly brokered peace in the Middle East to urge Congress into action on his sweeping budget reconciliation plan.

Markets rallied sharply on June 24 as geopolitical risks eased following a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

Shipping costs surged across the Middle East in June, with rates from Shanghai to the UAE’s Port of Khor Fakkan jumping 76% due to fears over Iran-Israel tensions. Despite President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire on Monday, risks remain high for global shipping lanes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz believes that identifying who holds "moral authority" could determine the world’s ability to negotiate peace between Israel and Iran.

Israeli defense officials believe Hezbollah has indicated no retaliation following dramatic Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Israel’s surprise attack on Iran's nuclear infrastructure stunned observers and reshaped strategic balances within the region.