Over 100 Iranian artists reportedly detained, banned after siding with protests The Iranian Alliance of Motion Picture Guilds has expressed serious concern over the persecution of dissident artists in the wake of unprecedented nationwide protests in Iran. Iran
Tensions simmer as Azerbaijan-Turkey alliance unsettles Iran Iran is increasingly worried over Azerbaijani and Turkish geopolitical gains in the region as calls for “Greater Azerbaijan” push a hot button in Tehran. Turkey
Erdogan says Turkey's strikes in Syria, Iraq may lead to ground offensive As the dust settles from airstrikes on Kurdish militants in Syria and Iraq, Turkey is threatening a wider operation in the region. Turkey
Analysis Iran strikes Iraqi Kurdistan again, warns of possible ground operation Several areas of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq were targeted overnight after an IRGC commander warned of possible ground invasion and the Iranian ambassador set out demands. By Shelly Kittleson In Baghdad, reporting on Iraqi politics
Azerbaijan becomes first Shiite country to open embassy in Israel The decision is a diplomatic victory for outgoing Prime Minister Yair Lapid. Meanwhile, incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling to assemble his ruling coalition. Israel
Netanyahu deal on West Bank settlements dims hope for peace process Palestinian Authority calls on the international community to halt implementation. Palestine
Egypt, Israel seek to boost trade exchange following COP27 Israel offered Egypt to develop rice cultivation using the latest technologies and curb the water shortage crisis in Cairo, within the framework of the two countries’ efforts to increase trade exchange. Egypt
Palestinians mourn victims of Gaza fire A fire in a residential block in the densely populated Jabaliya refugee camp, in the northern Gaza Strip, killed 21 people as Civil Defense crews were unable to control the flames amid their modest capabilities. Palestine
