Don't Forget About the Persecuted Christians of Iraq and Syria
Human rights organizations, politicians, and others who fight against religious persecution of any kind must always remember the persecuted Christians of Iraq and Syria.
What Biden's military options against Iran look like
"The decision to strike in Iran is a very big one," former U.S. Central Command chief Joseph Votel told Newsweek.
Military Expert: US Troops Killed in Jordan Were Vulnerable to Attack
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis said the U.S. troops killed by a drone strike in Jordan were a "strategic vulnerability."
Don't Believe the Biden Admin—The Conflicts in Gaza and Yemen Are Related
The Biden administration ignores the linkage as its own peril.
President Biden's Pragmatic Middle East Policy
President Joe Biden must emphasize the opportunity to fortify a commitment to just and equitable engagement in the Middle East, while highlighting the potential risks associated with an alternative leadership approach.
America's Middle East Tragedy—From Dream to Nightmare
The unraveling of the American Dream in the Middle East.
Why Iran opened fire on a nuclear power—and Pakistan struck back
"The situation has effectively pushed towards an escalation," expert Arhama Siddiqa told Newsweek.
Fact Check: Do videos show moment Iran missiles strike US targets in Iraq?
Iranian strikes in Iraq have been condemned by the U.S. State Department.
Mideast Troubles Start at the Foundations. The Fix Must Dig Deep
The Middle East is more complex than the slogans now circulating on social media. Putting the region on more stable footing requires not only resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but also addressing its multi-layered challenges.
Iraq militia threatens US with "earth-shattering" response to deadly strike
"We know who carried out this terrorist act—they are the American forces," a Nujaba Movement spokesperson told Newsweek.
What COP28's Outcome Means for Iraq
Iraq waits patiently for the nations sharing its water resources to rise to the challenge of distributing it fairly, like their predecessors in Mesopotamia did over 4,500 years ago.
Matt Gaetz calls for US withdrawal from Iraq after drone attack
The Biden administration ordered retaliation on Iranian-backed militant groups in Iraq after the airstrikes Monday.
Iran's top general issues warning over commander's killing
Major General Mohammad Bagheri blamed Israel for the death of the military adviser in Syria, calling it a "strategic mistake."
What is Kataib Hezbollah? Pro-Iran militia hit by US airstrikes
irstrikes on Tuesday hit three locations used by the militant group to launch drone attacks against Washington's troops, officials said.
Joe Biden angers Iraq with airstrikes against Kataib Hezbollah
Monday's airstrikes are an "unacceptable violation of Iraqi sovereignty," Baghdad said in a statement.
Exclusive: Iran warns Netanyahu is bringing Biden down with him in Gaza
"Israel has increasingly become a burden for America," Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Amir Saeid Iravani told Newsweek.
Exclusive: Iraq militia at war with US has "surprises" in store for Biden
Nujaba Movement's Ali al-Asadi tells Newsweek U.S. troops must leave or they "will reach their families in scattered pieces."
Iran allies issue new warning to US, Israel as time runs out for Gaza truce
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq and Ansar Allah declared their readiness to escalate rocket, missile and drone attacks that have targeted Israel and U.S. troops.
Ignore the 'Neocon' Smears. GOP Isolationists Aren't Living in Reality
Donald Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy have attacked former governor and U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley as a "neocon."
Iraq militia warns US troops to face fiery winter of missile, drone attacks
"Unusually, your winter will not be cold. Fire awaits you ... Our missiles and drones have the final say," the Islamic Resistance in Iraq said.
Iraq warns US is trying to destabilize country with attacks on militias
An Iraqi government spokesperson accused the U.S. of "a dangerous development involving an unacceptable violation of Iraqi sovereignty."
With US troops under attack, Iraq fears war in Gaza could spread to Baghdad
"The government is making great private efforts, away from the media, to stop the attacks," an Iraqi official told Newsweek.
Map shows US forces under fire across Middle East
Fifty-six personnel have been injured and one killed in almost a month of attacks on American forces across the region.
Map shows massive scale of rocket, missile and drone attacks across Israel
In the "the largest deployment of aerial defense batteries ever," the IDF has intercepted thousands of incoming threats coming from near and far.
When You Erase Our Assyrian Name, You Erase Our Humanity
Names are strategic and intentional. They hold power.
MAGA "prophet" predicts God will expose Biden's "dark connections"
A self-proclaimed prophet said she recently received a message from God about President Joe Biden's ties with other nations.
Satellite photos of Mosul before and after invasion presage Gaza's fate
Experts say there are parallels between fighting in Gaza and when Iraqi and U.S.-led forces fought ISIS in Mosul over nine months.
US says Iran-backed coalition formed to attack its troops in Iraq and Syria
"Those adversaries should think twice," a U.S. Central Command spokesperson told Newsweek.
American troops attacked multiple times in just a few hours
The U.S. is deploying another 300 troops to the Middle East, the Pentagon said on Monday.
Joe Biden's sudden Situation Room visit sparks multiple theories
The president cut short a speech on Monday afternoon to attend the emergency command center, leading to speculation about what he was needed for.