Middle East

Russia and Egypt to hold joint naval exercises near Israel

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Russian warships will remain in Egypt until June 14.

Antony Blinken arrives in Egypt for ceasefire talks

This visit marks Blinken's eighth trip to the region since the start of the conflict

Possible major war with Hezbollah, doubts of Hamas, Tehran's resentment: What has happened in the Middle East

Expert on Arab affairs Marianna Belenkaya talks about potential Hezbollah-Israel escalation, Iranian politics, the possibility of the Biden deal, and 'the day after' the fighting stops in Gaza

CNN: Qatar threatens to expel Hamas from Doha if no deal is reached

Saudi newspaper Asharq reported that Hamas leadership rejected Israel's proposed ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement

Houthis and Iraqi Shia groups claim attack on two ships in Haifa

On Thursday, June 6, Yemeni Houthis announced their inaugural joint operation with the pro-Iranian group Islamic Resistance in Iraq.

Media reports: Hamas rejects Israel deal, citing differences from Biden’s proposal

Hamas has rejected the ceasefire and prisoner exchange proposal from Israeli authorities.

Assad meets with Iranian Foreign Minister

Acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri-Kani arrived in Damascus for talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.