Interview Yadlin: Israel's war goal to weaken Iran, not immediate regime change Israeli leaders are aware that Washington will decide when the war ends whether or not Israel has achieved its war aims, Yadlin told Al-Monitor.
Spain recalls Israel ambassador, calls Iran war 'flagrant illegality': What to know Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called the US-Israel war in Iran a "flagrant illegality.” Israel
US strikes on Iran peak as Trump warns Tehran over Hormuz oil routes The Pentagon said its campaign in Iran will reach new levels of daily strikes just hours after President Donald Trump placed the onus on Iran not to escalate further. Iran
With Gulf partners under fire from Iran, will Europe step up its defense? France and the United Kingdom are prepared to help defend Gulf countries against Iranian attacks, but experts say they are unlikely to extend the same support to Israel. Israel
Analysis Will EU’s terror listing of besieged Iran's IRGC backfire? By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Emirates launches codeshare deal with Aegean as UAE-Greece ties continue to strengthen The United Arab Emirates and Greece have signed a variety of political, defense and economic agreements in recent years. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Iran nuclear deal's fate uncertain as EU makes final push Neither Washington nor Tehran are calling it quits, but experts are skeptical an EU proposal to revive the nuclear deal can break the deadlock. By Ali Hashem , Elizabeth Hagedorn
Egypt, Serbia launch new chapter in relations amid war in Ukraine Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi’s visit to Serbia opens a new chapter in old relations between Cairo and Belgrade in the midst of the Ukraine crisis and may bring the activity of the member-states of the Non-Aligned Movement to the forefront of international relations. Egypt
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company to work with France’s TotalEnergies on carbon capture The deal came during UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to France, where he strengthened energy relations with the European country. The two countries have grown closer over Libya and energy exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean. Legacy: Gulf
Israel-EU talks to resume for first time in decade EU foreign ministers agreed today to convene soon a meeting under the EU-Israel Association Council in order to regulate and advance relations between Brussels and Jerusalem. Israel
Turkish extradition requests often disregarded by Western allies Ankara has long viewed foreign courts’ refusal to repatriate suspects as a sign of obstruction by their governments, but the West looks askance at the Turkish judicial system. Turkey
Reports: Libya denies cutting gas exports to Italy Italy wants Libya to boost its gas exports to Europe in an effort to reduce the continent’s energy dependence on Russia. North Africa
Europe’s top court reprimands Turkey for jailing philanthropist Today’s decision by Europe's top rights court on Osman Kavala, who has kept behind bars for four and a half years in pre-detention and sentenced to life, inches Turkey closer to suspension of its voting rights or even membership in the Council of Europe. Turkey
Egypt, Greece, Cyprus boost military cooperation in EastMed region Egypt, Greece and Cyprus have promoted their military relations in the face of security threats and to defend their interests in the Eastern Mediterranean that is rich in oil and gas reserves. Egypt
Algeria to maintain gas supplies to Spain despite dispute Algeria's announcement concerning the immediate suspension of the treaty of friendship and good neighborliness concluded with Spain in October 2002, after Madrid’s radical change of position on the Western Sahara issue on March 18, will not have negative consequences on gas contracts signed by the two countries. North Africa
23 migrants dead at Morocco-Spain border Spain’s enclaves of Melilla and Ceuta in North Africa have long been a flashpoint for people seeking to enter the European Union from Africa, resulting in tensions between Morocco, Algeria and Spain. North Africa
Saudi Arabia, Cyprus set up joint business council Cyprus has important relationships with several Middle Eastern states, including Egypt. Legacy: Gulf
