Arab Desk

The Arab Desk leads The Eastern Herald's reporting on the Middle East and North Africa. The desk has covered the Gaza-Israel war since October 2023, the Iran-Israel war of 2025-2026, the fall of the Assad government in Syria, Hezbollah's political and military shifts in Lebanon, the war in Yemen, and the diplomatic realignment of the Gulf states under the Abraham Accords and the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement.

Iranian IRGC speedboat approaches US Navy vessels in the Persian Gulf

Iran Rules Out US Talks in Qatar as Trump Claims a Tuesday Meeting in Doha

Iran's foreign ministry says it has no plans to negotiate with the United States in Qatar in the coming days, contradicting President Trump's claim that a meeting is set for Tuesday in

June 29, 2026

by Arab Desk

Iranian Revolutionary Guard fast boat in the Strait of Hormuz as US strikes test the Iran ceasefire

US Strikes Iran Near Hormuz, Testing the Truce Washington Signed

The truce was seventeen days old when American warplanes struck Iran's coast over a drone attack near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has already hit back, leaving a deal sold as the off-ramp from war as

June 28, 2026

by Arab Desk

Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman

Iran IRGC Strikes Evergreen Ship on UN Hormuz Route, IMO Halts Sailor Evacuation

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a Singapore-flagged Evergreen container ship following the UN's southern Hormuz

Ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz evacuation corridor before the IMO suspended the programme

IMO Halts Hormuz Evacuation After Cargo Ship Hit on Route Iran Explicitly Rejected

The IMO suspended its Hormuz evacuation after the Ever Lovely was struck on the corridor Iran

Israel announces “targeted” airstrikes on Beirut in Lebanon

Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, is again the target of Israeli airstrikes. Southern parts The Israel Defense Forces said they targeted southern parts of the Lebanese capital on Tuesday. The IDF said

September 24, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Saudi Footballers in hospital in Jeddah KSA

Saudi footballers bring joy to patients at top hospital in Jeddah KSA

A delegation of players from the Saudi national football squad visited patients at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre KFSHRC in Jeddah on Tuesday evening. This initiative aligns with the team’s

September 5, 2024

Press Release

BBC Analysis: Is This the Beginning of a Major War in the Middle East?

No side wants an all-out war that could draw in Iran and the US. Not necessarily, but this is a serious and dangerous escalation, writes the BBC in its analysis of recent

August 26, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu Threatens Iran’s Ayatollah and Hezbollah Leader: “This is Just One Step”

The Israeli Prime Minister stated that “thousands of short-range rockets have been destroyed, all of which were aimed at harming the citizens of Israel.” Following the Israeli military strikes on southern Lebanon,

August 26, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War

Nasser-Kanaani-US-Israel-Gaza-Conflict-killing-genocide

Iranian official: The ball is in Washington’s court

Iranian spokesperson Nasse Kanaani says the US must act in ceasefire talks and criticizes Washington for not stopping Gaza civilian casualties. Iran asserts its right to defend against Israel while avoiding regional

August 19, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Gaza.. Israeli forces kill 25 in an attack targeting schools for displaced children

Israeli forces killed 25 Palestinians in airstrikes targeting schools for displaced children in Gaza, highlighting the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in the region.

August 4, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Who is Mahadevan Ghandeeswaren? Director of crime kingpin owned Company

In a shocking development, Mahadevan Ghandeeswaren, Director at Agrifields DMCC, is under intense scrutiny due to his troubling ties with the controversial businessman Amit Gupta, the company’s promoter. Gupta, whose name is

January 8, 2025

Business·News

Yemen’s Houthis defend sovereignty amidst US-Israeli aggression

In the latest escalation of tensions in the Red Sea region, Yemen’s Houthi rebels, part of the Ansar Allah movement, have launched a defensive operation against perceived threats from the United States

June 24, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

14 Jordanian pilgrims Died in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has declined an invitation to attend a communication session of the G7 Summit in Italy on Friday. He sent a message to Prime Minister Giorgia

June 18, 2024

News

America loses Dollar’s supremacy in global trade as Saudi Arabia shifts oil sales

The United States has witnessed the erosion of the dollar’s long-held dominance in global trade. The catalyst? Saudi Arabia’s decision to no longer sell oil in US dollars, marking a pivotal shift

June 14, 2024

Economy·News

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Arab Desk

Iran Rules Out US Talks in Qatar as Trump Claims a Tuesday Meeting in Doha

US Strikes Iran Near Hormuz, Testing the Truce Washington Signed

Iran IRGC Strikes Evergreen Ship on UN Hormuz Route, IMO Halts Sailor Evacuation

IMO Halts Hormuz Evacuation After Cargo Ship Hit on Route Iran Explicitly Rejected

Israel announces “targeted” airstrikes on Beirut in Lebanon

Saudi footballers bring joy to patients at top hospital in Jeddah KSA

BBC Analysis: Is This the Beginning of a Major War in the Middle East?

Netanyahu Threatens Iran’s Ayatollah and Hezbollah Leader: “This is Just One Step”

Iranian official: The ball is in Washington’s court

Gaza.. Israeli forces kill 25 in an attack targeting schools for displaced children

Who is Mahadevan Ghandeeswaren? Director of crime kingpin owned Company

Yemen’s Houthis defend sovereignty amidst US-Israeli aggression

14 Jordanian pilgrims Died in Saudi Arabia

America loses Dollar’s supremacy in global trade as Saudi Arabia shifts oil sales

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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