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Washington wrestles with ‘new equation’ of direct attacks between Iran and Israel
Middle East
April 20, 2024
Washington wrestles with ‘new equation’ of direct attacks between Iran and Israel
CNN — Hours before Israel launched a drone strike against Iran on Thursday night, Israeli officials gave a heads up…
Iran and Israel have averted an all-out war – for now
Middle East
April 20, 2024
Iran and Israel have averted an all-out war – for now
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
US not involved in any operations, Blinken says, after US officials say Israel strikes Iran
Middle East
April 19, 2024
US not involved in any operations, Blinken says, after US officials say Israel strikes Iran
The United States has not been involved in any offensive operations, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, after a US…
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, as region braces for further escalation
Main Slider
April 19, 2024
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, as region braces for further escalation
Israel has carried out a military strike inside Iran, a US official told CNN Friday, a potentially dangerous escalation in…
Ghost towns dot Lebanon’s border with Israel as Iran threatens attack
Middle East
April 18, 2024
Ghost towns dot Lebanon’s border with Israel as Iran threatens attack
Kafr Kila, Lebanon CNN — Shredded Lebanese and Hezbollah flags tower over a destroyed boardwalk where a panoramic view of…
Jordan walks a tightrope after downing Iranian drones and missiles
Middle East
April 18, 2024
Jordan walks a tightrope after downing Iranian drones and missiles
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Can Netanyahu avoid triggering a regional war?
Middle East
April 17, 2024
Can Netanyahu avoid triggering a regional war?
CNN — Israel, aided by its allies, dodged a bullet Sunday. To be more precise, 60 tons of explosives aboard…
Restraint or retribution? Israel faces dilemma in its response to Iran’s attack
Middle East
April 16, 2024
Restraint or retribution? Israel faces dilemma in its response to Iran’s attack
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Egypt repeatedly warned against expansion of conflict in ME region
Egypt
April 16, 2024
Egypt repeatedly warned against expansion of conflict in ME region
Head of the mission of the International Council for Human Rights at the United Nations in Geneva Haitham Abu Said…
Can China play a role in avoiding an all-out war in the Middle East?
Middle East
April 16, 2024
Can China play a role in avoiding an all-out war in the Middle East?
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