While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel and a softening toward Iran, positions that differ greatly from the president-elect’s first term.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East. Its bad times are likely to get worse ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East. Its bad times are likely to get worse ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East. Its bad times are likely to get worse ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad partnership pact

Russia and Ukraine successfully exchanged 25 prisoners of war (PoWs) each on Wednesday. The exchange, facilitated by mediators from the United Arab Em

The deal, not yet formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel.

In yet another piece of the jigsaw puzzle of a new Middle East, Mr. As-Sudani sees reining in the Iranian-backed Iraqi Shiite militias as key to preventing Iraq from being sucked into Israel’s wars. Mr. As-Sudani, like the United States, views Iran’s weakening as a window of opportunity.

The airstrip on Abd al-Kuri Island, located in the Indian Ocean near the Gulf of Aden, could become an important base for military operations to monitor the area.