Demonstrations against Lebanon’s ruling elite have plunged the country into political turmoil at a time of acute economic crisis, driven by deepening anger at sectarian politicians who have dominated the government since the 1975-90 civil war. One of the most severe periods of turmoil...

Protesters have once again blocked the entrance to Iraq's Umm Qasr commodities port near Basra, preventing employees and tankers from entering and bringing operations down by 50%, two port sources told Reuters on Monday. If the blockage goes on until the afternoon, operations will come to a...

Iran condemned the United States' support for "rioters" in a statement issued late Sunday, after two days of violent protests in the Islamic republic against a petrol price hike. The foreign ministry said that it was reacting to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's "expression of support......

(Zaman Al Wasl)- The Iranian agenda in southern Daraa province has become clearer with the recruitment of young people and the investment of its strategic location as it borders Jordan and is close to the Israeli-Occupied Golan Heights.  Iran’s influence in Daraa is another card...