For decades, Jordan positioned itself as a defender of Palestinian rights and fought Israel in the wars that reshaped West Asia. But behind the rhetoric of confrontation, political realities were already pushing the kingdom toward a different path.

The heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have signed the Bishkek Declaration, marking the 25th anniversary of the regional bloc.

Arab Persian Gulf states are frustrated with President Donald Trump’s handling of the US-Israeli aggression against Iran, according to a recent report.

Kuwait has shut down the country’s only Iranian school as authorities intensify restrictions on pro-Iran expression.

The US military has confirmed that a third service member is believed to be dead in Friday’s Iranian drone and missile attacks on a base in Jordan, and identified them as Sergeant Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of New York.

Iran has secured the release of 55 fishermen detained by the UAE after GPS disruptions during the US-Israeli aggression caused their boats to stray into Emirati waters.

Iran and Oman have agreed to continue political and technical negotiations aimed at reaching a common understanding on ensuring maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.