Analysis Iran's turbulent 2024: Regional losses, economic pains and impending threats Iran is bidding farewell to a 2024 rife with severe setbacks ranging from the Gaza war and escalating tensions with Israel to major geopolitical shifts and a faltering economy at home. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Turkey allows pro-Kurdish DEM party to meet with jailed PKK leader Ocalan The permission comes as part of the government’s tentative Kurdish opening. Turkey
Iran’s foreign minister lands in China amid regional and domestic turmoil The Iranian foreign minister arrived in China on Friday as Iran seeks stability after the weakening of its proxy network, particularly Hezbollah, the fall of Syria’s Assad and its own domestic crises. Iran
Ukraine sends Syria 500 tons of wheat in first post-Assad aid: What we know Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated a desire to help Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, who was heavily backed by Russia. Syria
Analysis How Israel’s Yemen strikes could be prelude to target Iran nuclear sites Israel is debating whether to seize the detected window of opportunity and target not only the Houthis in Yemen but also Iran’s entire nuclear program. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Amid Alawite tensions, Syria's new rulers launch security operation: What we know Syrian authorities conducted a search and made arrests in Tartous on Thursday following an ambush the day prior and amid rising violence throughout the country. Syria
Iran's energy crisis shuts 80 power plants as rial plummets: What to know Amid freezing temperatures and increased demand for heat, Iran is facing an acute energy crisis that has all but shut down the country. Iran
Israel launches new airstrikes in Yemen, hits Sanaa airport for first time Israel conducted massive airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including on Sanaa's international airport and the seaport of Hodeidah. Israel
