Middle East

US and Iran Sign Agreement to End Middle East War

The presidents of the US and Iran signed a bilateral agreement remotely on Wednesday night, aiming to end the war in the Middle East. The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a $300 billion plan for Iran's "reconstruction,"...

Patriarch of Jerusalem Urges Trump to Protect Middle East Christians

Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday afternoon, June 4. The forty-minute discussion focused heavily on protecting Christian communities across the Middle East and safeguarding freedom of worship in...

Iranian Drone Strike Devastates Kuwait Airport

Kuwait has suspended all commercial air travel following a drone strike by Iran that heavily damaged Kuwait International Airport and resulted in multiple injuries. The attack marks a severe escalation in the region, coming just hours after Iran launched...

Cyprus Expands Military Bases With US Backing Amid Middle East Tensions

Cyprus is moving to upgrade two major military bases with US backing, reinforcing its role as a safe haven in the Eastern Mediterranean for people fleeing conflict in the Middle East and as a humanitarian hub. The effort focuses on...

Greek Exports Face Rising Risks From Middle East Instability, Report Warns

Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating new risks for Greek exports, according to Alpha Bank’s latest report, which warns of mounting pressure on global trade. The bank outlines three main channels, including higher production costs, supply chain...

Erdogan Warns Against Permanent Foreign Military Presence in Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said foreign military units sent to Cyprus by some European countries under the pretext of the war in Iran “must not be permanent,” in remarks likely to reignite debate over Turkey’s own military presence...

US, Iran Fail to Reach Peace Deal in Pakistan

US Vice-President JD Vance said Iran chose not to accept the American terms for a peace deal after exiting meetings with an Iranian delegation that went on for 21 hours in Islamabad, Pakistan. Diplomatic delegations from the United States and...

Why Has the World Stopped Looking at Gaza?

The current situation in Gaza as of April 2026 illustrates a peace that exists largely on paper, offering little protection on the ground. On the world stage, the conflict is often discussed in the past tense, following cease-fire agreements reached...

Greek Patriot System Intercepts Drone in Saudi Arabia

A Hellenic Air Force Patriot air defense system deployed in Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a drone early Monday, according to Greek military authorities. The interception took place as part of Greece’s participation in the international Integrated Air Missile Defense...