Iraq

Mecca Agreement: A Muslim Nato or yet another Baghdad Pact?

The Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani pact reinforces the US-run regional order that analysts claim it defies - which explains why Trump was so quick to bless it

Israel's genocide in Gaza

Why the Mecca Agreement has given the UAE-Israel alliance the jitters

David Hearst

Iran warns enemies to 'anticipate strategic surprises' as it shifts from a defensive stance

How a pragmatic axis could reshape the Middle East

Marco Carnelos

Turkey's cross party Kurdish peace coalition makes history with PKK clemency law

Inside Saudi Arabia

Saudi Aramco reports bumper profits as it bypasses Strait of Hormuz

Has the UAE's meteoric rise reached its limit?

Ahmed Mawlana

US-Saudi strikes test Iraq's balancing act between Riyadh and Tehran

Jack Letts appeals for repatriations from Iraq in 'out of the blue' phone call to parents

At least two dead in Baghdad protests over corruption and unemployment

EXCLUSIVE: Saudi Arabia gives 'green light' for talks with Iran

Saudi Arabia has sent messages to Iran's president, says Tehran

Iraqi PM says Israel behind attacks on paramilitary forces

Syria-Iraq border crossing opens for first time in seven years

Controversy grips Iraq after removal of top army commander

Saudi Arabia agrees to partial ceasefire in Yemen: Report

Saudi crown prince hosts Iraq PM for talks on oil attacks

Two rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone

Arabic press review: Jordan teachers' strike enters third week

Seven killed in Baghdad suburb targeting homes of Hashd al-Shaabi tribal fighters

Saudi Arabia and Iran posture over 'acts of war' and 'crushing' responses