Middle East News

OPINION,
Appropriating the death count: Manufacturing consent for an attack on Iran
Protest death toll speculations are used to rally support for an attack on Iran and downplay the genocide in Gaza.
Published On 31 Jan 2026
Opinion by Kaveh Rostamkhani
Explosion in Iran’s Bandar Abbas caused by gas leak, official says
Published On 31 Jan 2026
Why have rapper Ghali’s Israel comments led to Winter Olympics criticism?
Published On 31 Jan 2026
‘Like judgement day’: Sudanese doctor recounts escape from el-Fasher
Published On 31 Jan 2026
OPINION,
Why attacking UNRWA is attacking Gaza’s survival
Published On 31 Jan 2026
Opinion by Sam Rose
Iran’s president says Trump, Netanyahu, EU stirred tensions during protests
Published On 31 Jan 2026
Live updates,
‘Where’s the ceasefire?’: Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza
Published On 31 Jan 2026
Gaza’s collapsing economy drives youth to create unconventional solutions
Published On 31 Jan 2026
Children among 31 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces across Gaza
Published On 31 Jan 2026

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Wave of Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli air strikes pound areas in southern Lebanon in violation of the November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Updates: Iran announces naval drills near US warships amid tension

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Iran says 12-day war strengthened its military
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WATCH: Key questions about US military build-up near Iran

Israel cleared to buy $6.6bn in US attack helicopters, assault vehicles

The approved sale includes 30 Apache helicopters, which Israeli forces have used to attack Palestinians in Gaza.

Iran says ready for ‘fair’ talks with US but not ‘under shadow of threats’

Iran’s foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.

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Rafah reopening set for Sunday as Israel continues to block aid

Israel says it will reopen the Rafah crossing on Sunday after nearly two years.

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Confusion grows over state of US-Iran negotiations

The US and Iran both say they want a diplomatic solution to their standoff and regional players are increasingly active.

South Africa orders expulsion of Israeli envoy, declared persona non grata

South Africa accuses Israeli representative of ‘gross abuse of diplomatic privilege’ as Israel orders reciprocal move.

MSF says it will not hand over staff details to Israeli authorities

Medical charity says will not provide Israeli authorities with personal details of its staff in Palestinian territory.

EDITOR'S ANALYSIS

Can Trump’s ‘madman theory’ reshape Iran and the Middle East?

The ‘madman theory’ aims to pressure adversaries but risks backfiring when opponents feel they have nothing to lose.

EXPLAINER

US-Iran tensions: The diplomatic scramble to prevent a war

Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.

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