Thousands of prisoners in Lebanon jails to be released or have sentences reduced
One lawyer said the passing of a sweeping amnesty law had further eroded accountability for crimes
Strait of Hormuz deal could give Iran control over ships
Ships would enter the Gulf through an Iranian-held route and exit via a route controlled by Oman
The Iran conflict is escalating and Tehran is in no rush to end it
Trump wants to move on but Iranian leaders appear convinced they can outlast Washington while raising the cost of continued fighting
‘It could trigger global recession’: How new blockade by Iran-backed Houthis may impact energy prices
A successful effort to shut the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would strike at one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes
Former ruler of Qatar transformed small Gulf state into global player
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani deposed his father in a bloodless coup, and passed leadership on to his fourth son
Gazans mourn aid worker who brought World Cup screenings to Palestinians
Mohammad al-Waheidi killed in Israeli air strike on eve of Egypt-Argentina match on Tuesday
‘Highly productive’ talks on Gaza held at secret meeting in Cyprus
Discussions on ending warfare involved advisers from Trump administration’s Board of Peace
Rubio seeks to allay Gulf state fears, but allies have reason to worry about peace deal
Arab states host US military bases and suffered Iranian strikes during war that damaged their image
Will Iran be able to charge ‘fees’ on Strait of Hormuz under new deal?
While Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz would reopen ‘permanently toll-free,’ Iran said it intended to apply charges
The US has reportedly hit an Iranian water facility. Is it a war crime?
It remains unclear if the US intentionally struck water facilities in the Bemani district of southern Iran, or knew what was in the buildings
Iran insists any US-Israel ceasefire must cover conflict in Lebanon
Donald Trump is demanding an end to Tehran’s nuclear programme
Why is Trump pressing Arab countries to normalise ties with Israel?
US president’s demand was met with silence on a recent conference call with Middle East leaders
Gaza teenage sisters win award for turning rubble into reusable bricks
Donegal student gets recognition for biodegradable plastic that breaks down safely
If the US attacks again, how will Iran respond?
US could find itself having to operate on two maritime fronts rather than one
US ship is escorted through the Strait of Hormuz. Is this a breakthrough?
Strait has been virtually closed since the US and Israel began attacks on Iran in February