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Published on 18:47 GMT

ASEAN’s statement on the Middle East is complicity in disguise

By issuing a cautious, measured statement on the recent Israel–Iran war, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has once again chosen rhetorical neutrality over moral clarity. On 26 June, its foreign ministers expressed vague “concern,” called …

Source: Middle East Monitor - Indeterminate
Published on 13:57 GMT

Opinion Can we say Donald Trump’s Middle East nuclear strategy is dangerous — if it isn’t even a strategy? By Terrence ...

Donald Trump delivers remarks in the East Room of the White House. Photo by Getty Images By Terrence Petty June 28, 2025 I’m sure I’m not the only one who has observed how Donald Trump has handled Israel’s war against Iran over the latter’s nuclear weapons …

Source: Forward - Pending
Published on 18:14 GMT

Reader Opinion: Middle East lesson

In reading for so long about the horrors of the Hamas-Israel destruction, I’m continually reminded of the famous story from the Book of Genesis, where we read of Father Abraham pleading with the Lord to not destroy a city full of wicked people if Abraham …

Source: Brainerd Dispatch - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on 15:41 GMT

Who’s the Real Bully of the Middle East?

A tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Iran announced Monday appears to be holding. President Donald Trump made the announcement after unilaterally dragging the U.S. into the conflict and authorizing strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites using 30,000- …

Source: The Intercept - Left-wing
Published on 15:45 GMT

Fears of regional war in the Middle East persist even after the Israel-Iran ceasefire

Source: KUOW 94.9 - Washington State - Pending
Published on 08:02 GMT

Qatar sees ‘window of opportunity’ for Gaza truce as dozens reported killed by Israel – Middle East crisis live

At least 34 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza - health staffAt least 34 people were killed across Gaza by Israeli strikes, health staff say. The strikes began late Friday and continued into Saturday morning, among others killing 12 people at the …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 09:49 GMT

Tensions Escalated In Middle East As Yemen Fires Missiles At Israel

Tensions escalated in the Middle East as Yemen on Saturday fired a barrage of missiles on Israel. After the missile attack, sirens were sounded in southern Israel the projectile fired from Yemen. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) also confirmed the attack. …

Source: Free Press Journal - Neutral
Published on 09:23 GMT

Middle East & South Asia air cargo tonnages rebound partially

Air cargo tonnages from Middle East & South Asia (MESA) origins have rebounded partially in the third week of June after falling sharply in the previous two weeks due to the effects of Eid Al-Adha holidays and the conflict between Israel and Iran. …

Source: STAT Trade Times - Neutral
Published on 17:20 GMT

Media reports Iran firing missiles at US bases in Middle East

(MENAFN) Iran has launched missile attacks on US military facilities across the Middle East, according to Iranian state media. The operation, named ‘Herald of Victory,’ reportedly targeted sites in Qatar and Iraq. Unconfirmed videos circulating online show …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on 09:17 GMT

Gen. Clark: US can end pattern of conflict in Middle East. Here's how.

Wesley K. Clark After 12 days of Israeli air strikes, Iran's air defenses were largely disabled, above-ground nuclear facilities destroyed, and much of its ballistic missile production and launch capacity wrecked. Nevertheless, Iranian retaliation …

Source: USA Today - Virginia - Neutral