Middle East - Page 67

February 2, 2026

Gaza’s Rafah border crossing partially reopens under ceasefire deal

Gaza's Rafah crossing reopens with Egypt under ceasefire, allowing 50 Palestinians daily passage for medical evacuations after nearly two years closed.

February 1, 2026

Iran is turning into the 'North Korea of the Middle East': Mark Levin

Fox News host Mark Levin heeds warning about the state of Iran, comparing the country to North Korea on 'Life, Liberty & Levin.'

February 1, 2026

Iran is the 'biggest colonial power' in the Middle East, Douglas Murray says

The Spectator associate editor Douglas Murray breaks down what sets the current Iranian uprising apart from past protests on ‘Life, Liberty & Levin.’

February 1, 2026

Iran stages Khamenei photos to mask cracks in IRGC, opposition groups say

Iranian regime projects strength through staged images of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at prayers, a senior official with the National Council of Resistance of Iran said.

February 1, 2026

US ambassador to NATO warns the 'ball' is in Iran's 'court' as Trump confirms negotiations taking place

Trump issues ultimatum to Iran as U.S. naval fleet positions off coast. NATO ambassador says Iran must abandon nuclear ambitions, stop killing protesters.

February 1, 2026

Israel, Egypt coordinate reopening of Rafah Crossing in test before Gaza residents allowed through

Israel and Egypt reopened the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt in a limited test on Sunday as part of the ongoing 20-point peace plan.

January 31, 2026

Hits and Misses

The week’s best and worst from Kim Strassel, Jason Riley and Dan Henninger.

January 31, 2026

Trump says Gulf allies kept in dark as US negotiates with Iran: 'Can't tell them the plan'

President Donald Trump says U.S. cannot share military plans with Gulf allies during Iran negotiations as Saudi Arabia restricts airspace access.

January 31, 2026

Iran's president accuses Trump, Netanyahu, Europe of provoking unrest: 'They brought them into the streets'

Iran's president accused President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and European leaders of trying to "fragment society."

January 31, 2026

US military warns Iran it will not tolerate any 'unsafe' actions ahead of live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command warned Iran it will not tolerate "any unsafe and unprofessional behavior" near American forces ahead of live-fire naval drills.