Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said significant progress had been made during direct talks in Baghdad between the rival powerhouses. Iran has made further progress in direct talks with Saudi Arabia, an Iranian official said, after the Saudi king expressed optimism on Wednesday that the negotiations could build confidence …

Tens of fighters on both sides have died this week during fighting in the Shabwa governorate. Yemen has experienced bloody fighting this week as the civil war continues to cause suffering in the country. Fighting between pro-government and Houthi rebel forces has led to 35 deaths this week in the …

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan added that the trajectory of US-Turkey ties “does not bode well.” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday that his country’s relationship with the United States was not “healthy.” “I cannot say that a healthy process is running in Turkish-American ties,” Turkish broadcaster Haberturk quoted …