Middle East
Iran Welcomes Trump's Midterm Losses While Bracing for Possible Strikes
Iranian leaders portrayed Democrats' capture of Congress as an American rejection of President Donald Trump's war against Iran. Behind the celebratory statements, however, Tehran remained on high alert: two senior Iranian sources told Reuters that offi...
Trump Claims Nearly $10 Oil Price Drop as Iran Talks Advance
Donald Trump attributed a nearly $10-per-barrel decline in oil prices to hopes for a settlement with Iran as US midterm elections are underway. Washington and Tehran have reported diplomatic progress, but Iran retains conditions for an agreement, and T...
Yemeni Forces Report Repelling Houthi Attacks in Eastern Al-Jawf
Yemeni government troops fought Houthi fighters for several hours in eastern Al-Jawf on Sunday, with military officials saying they turned back attacks on their positions. The clashes came a day after a government commander reported the capture of a st...
Israel expands Hebron operations after attack kills two soldiers
Israeli forces launched searches around Hebron after two soldiers were killed Friday in the occupied West Bank. The military said it killed the two suspected attackers and prevented an attack on civilians. The violence came days before Israel's nationa...
Iranian President Pezeshkian declines Trump meeting, citing deep mistrust with Washington
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told CBS News he will not meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump until mutual trust is established between Tehran and Washington, amid ongoing tensions following earlier this year's military conflict and diploma...