An attack by an alleged Islamic State member in Syria has killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian. Saturday’s attack has renewed focus on the U.S. military presence in Syria.

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has recommended former Iraqi President Barham Salih to become the next head of the ...

As former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has acknowledged, Iran’s efforts to shape the region’s air defenses as a shield ...

NCTC Director Joe Kent also warned terror orgs including ISIS and Al-Qaida may be taking inspiration from Oct. 7 ...

The term "undermine state’s legitimacy" could be interpreted broadly to enable authorities to prosecute activists, critics, ...

TEHRAN, Iran — Rain fell for the first time in months in Iran's capital Wednesday, providing a brief respite for the parched ...

Expected US sanctions on Iraq come days after Baghdad reversed a decision that had listed Hezbollah and the Houthis as ...

Iran is escalating its repression of Baha’is, with a recent series of harsh prison sentences and asset confiscations.

Increasingly, droughts are affecting daily life and leading to water shortages and food insecurity worldwide. When droughts ...

The Middle East has been a hotbed of conflict for decades, as such many nations within the region have built up their ...

These are the very conditions that preceded Iran's nationwide uprisings in 2019 and 2022. By engineering poverty on such a ...

The Associated Press’ top photos from the Middle East and the surrounding region in 2025 capture conflict, resilience, and moments of quiet wonder. Taken across Gaza, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, ...