According to an Axios report, the U.S. military has sent two additional Patriot missile batteries in recent weeks to protect oil facilities in the countries. The Wall Street Journal reported that some 10,000 additional troops will be sent to the region
Oman barred the pilot from flying over concerns that he had adopted "extreme ideological views," sources told The Wall Street Journal, adding that it could not be determined if Oman shared its concerns with other countries or airlines
Iran’s influence, and the potential for renewed conflict, complicate progress in Iraq.
LONDON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Here is what we know, and don't know, about the reported attempt by the copilot of flydubai flight 1073 to crash the plane on September 30 before it landed safely in Saudi Arabia. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE PLANE? The flight, carrying more than 170 mostly
Among the steps being considered are measures against IDF units that are known to be involved in inflicting exceptional harm on Palestinians and a ban on the use of U.S.-made weapons for certain units or in specific sectors
Iraq's jubilant Sovereignty Day marked the end of the U.S. military presence, but beneath the fireworks, the country faces old dilemmas: pro-Iranian militias wield power, regional rivals vie for influence and Iraq's economic recovery remains fragile
By Timour Azhari and Mubasher Bukhari RIYADH, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, with options being considered including a coastal push to secure the Red Sea shipping route or an assault on multiple fronts,
Oct 2 (Reuters) - Iranian airlines excluding Mahan Air are allowed 40 daily flights to and from Iraq's Najaf international airport, the Iraqi prime minister's office said on Friday, following a suspension of flights due to US sanctions. • Iraq had halted flights to and from
By Jonathan Spicer, Promit Mukherjee and David Ljunggren OTTAWA, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to visit Turkey this month to meet PresidentTayyip Erdogan in what would be the first dedicated bilateral visit to the country by a Canadian leader, four
A source briefed on the investigation into the incident said that Israeli officials are expected to question the co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash the plane
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune wants a return to executions after another summer of devastating wild fires, but rights groups say the amendment passed by parliament is problematic.
By Ariba Shahid ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Pakistan's foreign minister said Iran has suggested engaging Yemen's Houthis politically after attacks by the group, an idea a committee of the Mecca defence pact will discuss at an emergency meeting in Riyadh next week. The proposal
By Alexander Cornwell TEL AVIV, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Israeli officials are expected to question the co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash a commercial passenger flight from Dubai bound for Tel Aviv, according to a source briefed on the investigation. Disaster was averted on
WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Europe has agreed to release a "massive amount" of diesel oil stocks, as the price of the fuel has steadily risen head of November US elections. "Europe has just agreed to release a massive amount of
The next UN secretary-general will inherit a Middle East agenda dominated by crises.