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.

A woman walks past an anti-Israeli mural in Tehran, Iran, June 2026, during the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict

Iran Strikes Two Vessels in Strait of Hormuz as Doha Ceasefire Talks Collapse

Iran struck two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday as a tanker caught fire off Oman, ending a lull since the ceasefire. The attacks followed US-Iran talks in Doha

July 7, 2026

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Millions of mourners fill Tehran's Azadi Avenue during the state funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 6, 2026

Millions March Through Tehran as Khamenei’s Coffin Passes and Mourners Hang Trump Effigy

Millions packed Tehran on Monday for Khamenei's funeral procession, where mourners hung a Trump effigy and carried '#Kill Trump' placards, as the flag-draped coffins of the slain supreme leader and four family members began a four-day journey ending in Mashhad.

July 7, 2026

by Arab Desk

Hamas spokesman Ismail al-Thawabta at podium announcing Emergency Committee dissolution in Gaza City

Hamas Dissolves Its Gaza Governing Body After 20 Years, Making Way for Civilian Committee

Hamas on July 6 dissolved its Emergency Committee after twenty years governing Gaza, with acting chairman

Qatar maritime navigation resumed for all vessels after six-day suspension July 2026

Qatar Resumes Maritime Navigation for All Vessels After Six-Day Safety Suspension

Qatar's transport ministry restored maritime navigation for all vessels Sunday, ending a six-day suspension imposed after

After 224 days… What does Russia’s control of Bakhmut mean?

Although some military experts have downplayed the strategic value of Bakhmut, pointing out that the city is not a transport hub and does not have a large population, others have pointed out

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russia aims to export 55 million tonnes of grain per year

She added that Moscow has been able to increase its grain exports despite some countries refusing to buy Russian grain due to the conflict in Ukraine, which Russia describes as a “special

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Cold showers.. 6 amazing benefits

American orthopedic surgeon Sharon Hamm says, “A cold shower is one of the best ways for athletes to benefit from cryotherapy, especially after exercise, because anyone who exercises can experience these benefits.

May 21, 2023

News

Ukrainian conflict around the fall of Bakhmut… and speaks of “tragedy”

Over the past few hours, a state of conflict has emerged over statements by Ukrainian officials regarding the downfall of Bakhmut. On Saturday, Russia announced full control of the war-torn city in

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Biden will personally intervene to break deadlock in US debt ceiling talks

The White House said Biden, who wraps up three days of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, will call House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy at the end of the summit later today. “President

October 2, 2025

Government and Politics·News

Fatih Birol: Oil supply will not be affected by the tightening of the price cap

The Group of Seven, the European Union and Australia have agreed to impose a price cap of $60 a barrel on Russian crude oil transported by sea, as well as to set

May 21, 2023

Climate·Conflicts, Military and War·News

A Briton provides tourist services in Taliban strongholds. An execution warning

And the photojournalist, Joe Cheever, decided to provide “tourist services” of a special kind, for lovers of exoticism and stimulating risks, in Afghanistan, for 5 thousand dollars per person. Schaeffer opened a

May 21, 2023

News

Iranian soldiers dead at Pakistan borders

The judiciary’s Mizan Online site reported that 6 border guards were killed in an attack in Saravan, in the province of Sistan-Balochistan bordering Pakistan. Sistan-Balochistan is one of Iran’s poorest provinces and

May 21, 2023

News

Greece.. the first elections since the end of the “international rescue”

Who has the right to vote? More than 9.8 million Greeks are eligible to vote on Sunday to choose members of the unicameral parliament, who serve four-year terms. Who are the suitors?

May 21, 2023

News

Will the “counterattack” .. Save Ukraine from the clutches of the Russian bear?

Kyiv is set to launch a counterattack, with conflicting accounts of its date and map, after around 15 months of bitter warfare. What is this attack? And what are its conditions? Will

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Iran Strikes Two Vessels in Strait of Hormuz as Doha Ceasefire Talks Collapse

Millions March Through Tehran as Khamenei’s Coffin Passes and Mourners Hang Trump Effigy

Hamas Dissolves Its Gaza Governing Body After 20 Years, Making Way for Civilian Committee

Qatar Resumes Maritime Navigation for All Vessels After Six-Day Safety Suspension

After 224 days… What does Russia’s control of Bakhmut mean?

Russia aims to export 55 million tonnes of grain per year

Cold showers.. 6 amazing benefits

Ukrainian conflict around the fall of Bakhmut… and speaks of “tragedy”

Biden will personally intervene to break deadlock in US debt ceiling talks

Fatih Birol: Oil supply will not be affected by the tightening of the price cap

A Briton provides tourist services in Taliban strongholds. An execution warning

Iranian soldiers dead at Pakistan borders

Greece.. the first elections since the end of the “international rescue”

Will the “counterattack” .. Save Ukraine from the clutches of the Russian bear?

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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