Behind scenes of Israel-Saudi deal, Pentagon works Arab air defense shield The Biden administration is taking advantage of a lull in regional tensions to advance air and missile defense talks with GCC states, but the danger isn't over yet, as Pentagon officials worry Yemen's Houthi rebels can now reach the Mediterranean. Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Houthis can range Mediterranean ships, Pentagon says Yemen’s Houthi rebels have vowed to expand their attacks on commercial shipping into the Mediterranean Sea. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Blinken hints at sanctions over ICC push for Israel arrest warrants Congressional Republicans are calling for US sanctions after the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor accused both Israel and Hamas of committing war crimes. Israel
Iran: 8 key contenders to watch as potential successors to Raisi Facing the key issue of turnout of a disfranchised, apathetic public, Iranian authorities will be holding an early election next month to replace Ebrahim Raisi, whose tenure was cut short due to a deadly chopper crash. Iran
Turkey's flag carrier resumes flights to Afghanistan after 3-year pause The Turkish envoy hailed the resumption of flights as a “new era.” Turkey
Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad’s leukemia diagnosis: What we know Assad is facing a relatively difficult path to recovery due to her history of breast cancer, a leukemia expert told Al-Monitor, with sanctions on Damascus further complicating her treatment options. Syria
Blinken: Israel 'may not be willing' to accept Palestinian statehood for Saudi normalization Blinken's comments came as Israeli President Isaac Herzog has revealed that a deal with Saudi Arabia for normalization of ties is on the table. Israel
