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.