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Middle East Tensions Escalate: Iraq Approves 40 Daily Iranian Flights to Najaf Amid Regional TurmoilPolitics

Middle East Tensions Escalate: Iraq Approves 40 Daily Iranian Flights to Najaf Amid Regional Turmoil

Iraq has permitted 40 Iranian flights a day to and from Najaf amid a wave of escalating regional tensions, military movements, and diplomatic maneuvers in the Middle East.

The National|October 3, 2026|1
Escalating Conflict in Yemen and Rising Casualties Amid Regional Tensions Involving IranPolitics

Escalating Conflict in Yemen and Rising Casualties Amid Regional Tensions Involving Iran

Fighting intensifies in Yemen with hundreds of casualties reported as the Saudi-led coalition intercepts ballistic missiles, while the US pushes for renewed sanctions on Iran.

Al Jazeera English|October 3, 2026|1
Children of Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Defend Her Activism Amid the Pain of SeparationPolitics

Children of Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Defend Her Activism Amid the Pain of Separation

The children of Nobel Prize-winning Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi paid tribute to their mother during a book launch in France, declaring that the Iranian regime—not their mother—is to blame for their painful separation.

The National|October 2, 2026
US Deploys Additional Aircraft Carrier and Troops to the Middle East Amid Escalating Tensions with IranPolitics

US Deploys Additional Aircraft Carrier and Troops to the Middle East Amid Escalating Tensions with Iran

The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier strike group and thousands of additional troops to the Middle East as tensions with Iran persist and diplomatic efforts stall.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Sixth Arrest Made in UK Investigation of Suspected Iran-Backed Plot Targeting RAF FairfordPolitics

Sixth Arrest Made in UK Investigation of Suspected Iran-Backed Plot Targeting RAF Fairford

British counterterrorism police have arrested a sixth suspect, a British-Iranian dual national, in connection with a suspected Iran-backed security plot at the RAF Fairford airbase.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Navigating Iraq's Future: What Lies Ahead Following the US Military WithdrawalPolitics

Navigating Iraq's Future: What Lies Ahead Following the US Military Withdrawal

Following the official end of the US anti-ISIS mission and its withdrawal from Iraq, experts analyze the shifting dynamics of American and Iranian influence in the region.

The National|October 2, 2026|1
US Deploys 2,000 Marines to the Middle East as Supertanker Struck in Strait of HormuzBreaking News

US Deploys 2,000 Marines to the Middle East as Supertanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz

The United States is deploying 2,000 Marines and additional carrier strike groups to the Middle East by November, while a supertanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
New Poll Shows Vast Majority of Americans Believe US-Israeli War on Iran Is Not Worth FightingPolitics

New Poll Shows Vast Majority of Americans Believe US-Israeli War on Iran Is Not Worth Fighting

A new nationwide poll reveals that roughly 70 percent of US adults believe the US-Israeli war on Iran is not worth fighting, as President Donald Trump faces mounting public frustration over the economy and rising costs.

Al Jazeera English|October 1, 2026|1
US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions With IranPolitics

US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions With Iran

The US is deploying a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East as President Donald Trump considers ramping up military action against Iran.

The National|October 1, 2026
US President Donald Trump Avoids Endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli ElectionsPolitics

US President Donald Trump Avoids Endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Elections

US President Donald Trump sidestepped a direct endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent interview, pointing instead to his own popularity and Washington's security support for Israel ahead of the upcoming elections.

Al Jazeera English|October 1, 2026|1
British Counter-Terrorism Police Arrest Dual UK-Iranian National Over RAF Fairford Security IncidentBreaking News

British Counter-Terrorism Police Arrest Dual UK-Iranian National Over RAF Fairford Security Incident

British counter-terrorism police have arrested a dual UK-Iranian national in central London following a complex security investigation at the RAF Fairford airbase.

Al Jazeera English|October 1, 2026|1
Flydubai Flight Attack Hands Benjamin Netanyahu a Strategic Security Message Ahead of Israeli ElectionsPolitics

Flydubai Flight Attack Hands Benjamin Netanyahu a Strategic Security Message Ahead of Israeli Elections

The attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight has provided Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a sharp security message ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections, drawing mixed political reactions.

Al Jazeera English|October 1, 2026|1
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Points to Potential Iranian Involvement in RAF Fairford IncidentPolitics

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Points to Potential Iranian Involvement in RAF Fairford Incident

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says security services have strong indications of Iranian involvement in an incident near the RAF Fairford airbase, a claim strongly denied by Iran.

Al Jazeera English|October 1, 2026|1
US Concludes Military Exit From Iraq Over Two Decades After Invasion, Drawing Celebration From Iran and AlliesPolitics

US Concludes Military Exit From Iraq Over Two Decades After Invasion, Drawing Celebration From Iran and Allies

The United States has completed its military withdrawal from Iraq after more than 20 years, a milestone celebrated by Baghdad and Washington as well as Iran and its regional allies.

Egypt Independent|October 1, 2026|1
Gulf Security Is Indivisible Amid Escalating Regional Tensions and Iran Threats, Says Saudi Crown PrincePolitics

Gulf Security Is Indivisible Amid Escalating Regional Tensions and Iran Threats, Says Saudi Crown Prince

Amid escalating regional threats and tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Crown Prince stresses that Gulf security is indivisible.

The National|October 1, 2026|1
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Claims Iran Linked to RAF Fairford Airbase Plot, Prompting Angry Denial from TehranPolitics

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Claims Iran Linked to RAF Fairford Airbase Plot, Prompting Angry Denial from Tehran

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced strong indications that Iran is linked to an alleged security plot at RAF Fairford, drawing a sharp denial from Tehran.

Al Jazeera English|October 1, 2026|1
Passengers Recount 'Nightmare' Experience Following Diverted Flydubai FlightBreaking News

Passengers Recount 'Nightmare' Experience Following Diverted Flydubai Flight

Passengers share their harrowing experiences on a diverted Flydubai flight, while footage shows Iran parading Shahed drones through the capital.

Al Jazeera English|October 1, 2026|1
Trump Hints at Potential US Strike on Iran as Military Leaders Declare Capability GainsPolitics

Trump Hints at Potential US Strike on Iran as Military Leaders Declare Capability Gains

US President Donald Trump warns that the country must make a deal with Iran or face military strikes, while US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth highlights extensive damage to Iranian forces.

Al Jazeera English|October 1, 2026|1
Strait of Hormuz Oil Flows Recover as Iran Faces Mounting Economic Pressure and US BlockadeEconomy

Strait of Hormuz Oil Flows Recover as Iran Faces Mounting Economic Pressure and US Blockade

Oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is steadily recovering, potentially reducing Iran's geopolitical leverage as Tehran faces severe economic sanctions and a US naval blockade.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026|1
Iraqi Government Advances Controversial PMF Law Amid US Withdrawal ConcernsPolitics

Iraqi Government Advances Controversial PMF Law Amid US Withdrawal Concerns

Iraq has approved a controversial law to formalise the Popular Mobilisation Forces, drawing criticism from Washington over concerns of growing Iranian influence as US troops conclude their mission.

The National|September 30, 2026|1