US troops depart Syria, ending decade of presence in fight against ISIS The last major American bases in Syria have been turned over to the government in Damascus, US military officials confirmed to Al-Monitor. Syria
Analysis How long can Iran's economy weather US naval blockade? Analysts believe the blockade will choke exports for essential items coming into Iran, like food and medicines. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Trump, Rubio speak to Lebanon's president amid push for Aoun-Netanyahu call Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received a phone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday amid reports that Aoun is to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Lebanon
Israeli strike severs last bridge linking southern Lebanon to rest of country, Lebanese security official says Reuters
