Mena Today

In the wake of Tehran’s recent missile strikes on Israel and the growing threat of retaliation from the Israeli government, the international community is issuing urgent warnings to their citizens residing in Iran. 

 The Biden administration is seeking to align its position with Israel on any potential response to Iran's attack but also recognizes the Middle East is on a "knife's edge" and a broader escalation could imperil both Israeli and U.S. interests, U.S. Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell said on Wednesday.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Hezbollah leader Syyed Hassan Nasrallah to flee Lebanon days before he was killed in an Israeli strike and is now deeply worried about Israeli infiltration of senior government ranks in Tehran, three Iranian sources said.

As Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian embarked on a visit to Qatar, questions have once again arisen about Doha's unclear and inconsistent foreign policy, particularly concerning its relationship with Iran and extremist organizations.

In the wake of a missile barrage from Iran and a devastating attack in Tel Aviv, Israelis find themselves in a state of shock. Yet, there is a resolute determination to continue the fight against terrorism. The atmosphere is tense as Israel prepares to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, a holiday deeply rooted in reflection, renewal, and hope.

At Tehran's central Valiasr Square, a towering billboard with a yellow-and-green portrait of slain Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah looms over passing pedestrians. A Quranic verse proclaims: "God’s victory is close at hand."

Four Iraqi soldiers were killed and three injured on Wednesday in an ambush by Islamic State militants on an army convoy near the northern oil city of Kirkuk, a military statement said.

As the conflict in Gaza continues to cause devastation and instability, the international community is increasingly recognizing the need for new governance in the region.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will host a call of Group of Seven (G7) leaders later on Wednesday to discuss the crisis in the Middle East, her office said.

In a significant diplomatic move, Israel has declared United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata, effectively banning him from entering the country.

Saudi Arabia is hoping for de-escalation and dialogue, Economy Minister Faisal al-Ibrahim said on Wednesday, when asked at a conference in Berlin about the situation in the Middle East following Iran's missile attack against Israel.

Rising tensions in the Middle East have created air travel chaos, with global airlines diverting or cancelling flights on Wednesday and regional airports, including Lebanon, Israel and Kuwait, showing long delays, according to FlightRadar24 data.