when peaceful opposition to US foreign policy becomes an accusation – Middle East Monitor

Iran's chief negotiator, Abbas Araqchi, expressed optimism about reaching a nuclear agreement with the U.S. during upcoming talks in Rome, contingent on realistic demands from Washington. Despite this, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, tempered expectations, while U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The negotiations face challenges, including Iran's insistence on its right to enrich uranium and concerns from the UN nuclear watchdog about Iran's proximity to...

SummaryFollowing the Biden administration's rapid withdrawal from Kabul in 2021, approximately one million US weapons were left behind, with half a million now unaccounted for, according to sources. These weapons have reportedly been sold or smuggled to various terror groups, including the Houthis and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, as admitted by Taliban officials during a UN meeting. Despite these claims, the Taliban's deputy spokesperson asserted that all weapons are securely stored, while former President Trump criticized the...

Hamas has condemned the recent US air strikes on Yemen's Ras Issa oil port in Al-Hudaydah province, which resulted in the deaths of 38 Yemenis and injuries to 102 others, labeling the attack a war crime and a violation of Yemeni sovereignty. In their statement, Hamas highlighted that this aggression is part of a broader American policy targeting free peoples in the region and expressed solidarity with the Yemeni people, commending their support for the...

Yolande KnellBBC Middle East CorrespondentDr. Wissam Sukkar, a GP in Gaza, struggles to provide healthcare amid a collapsed system due to ongoing conflict, with only 21 of 36 hospitals functional. Patients, primarily displaced individuals living in shelters, face rising malnutrition and diseases, while medical supplies are critically low, forcing doctors to ration what little they have. As the situation worsens, the clinic sees a surge in complicated cases, with no clear referral options for patients...

Parham GhobadiBBC PersianAs Iran and the US prepare for nuclear talks in Rome, tensions escalate with military threats and mixed messages. President Trump emphasizes a deal or war stance, with reports of an Israeli military plan against Iran being "waved off" for now. Iran's return to negotiations is attributed to limited US demands on nuclear issues, though distrust persists after Trump's withdrawal from the 2015 agreement and ongoing sanctions, complicating the path to a potential...

SummaryUS Air Force jets conducted multiple strikes in Houthi-controlled Sana'a, Yemen, targeting districts including Al Hafa and Al Sabeen, along with Houthi military camps in Bani Hushaysh. Following US strikes on the Ras Isa fuel port, which resulted in nearly 80 deaths, the Houthis retaliated by launching a missile at Tel Aviv, intercepted without injuries. Amidst these developments, there are indications of potential coordinated attacks involving the Yemeni government, with US support, against Houthi positions,...