Iran unveils new weapon capable of taking out America's stealth jets
Tehran officials say a domestically produced defense system has been significantly upgraded.
Iran defends "right to self-defense" over Israel attack
Iran's ambassador to the U.N. warned his country's "response will assuredly and decisively be stronger" if Israel retaliates.
Iran and Israel are already at war in Syria, but it could get much worse
"The rumor in Tehran is that the Golan Heights are a potential target," analyst Mohammad Ali Shabani told Newsweek.
A warning from Syria as Middle East braces for Iran's revenge on Israel
Syrian officials told Newsweek that Israel is "the primary source of regional unrest" and condemned the U.S. for supporting it.
US troops face "constant threat" as Iran vows revenge on Israel for attack
"We take the appropriate force protection measures we need to as the threat changes," John Kirby said on Monday.
Iran warns Israel has gone too far this time
"The United States is responsible for all crimes committed by the Israeli regime," Iran's ambassador to the U.N. warned.
Iran warns of "decisive response" against Israel after Syria embassy strike
"The aggressor Zionist regime bears full responsibility for its consequences," an Iran diplomat said in a letter seen by Newsweek.
Exclusive—Iraq militia: Biden must withdraw or see troops exit "in coffins"
"They will see who the resistance is and what the capabilities of the resistance are," Faylaq al-Waad al-Sadiq's leader warned.
Israel warns Iran is stepping up war on four more fronts beyond Gaza
"When you look only at Gaza, you don't see the big picture is very troubling," IDF Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari told Newsweek.
I was a US embassy officer in Syria—that kid still haunts me
They were relieved—why would they want this crazy American on their hands?
Hezbollah "ready to resist" new Israeli unit sent to Lebanon, Syria borders
IDF Brigadier General Zion Ratzon said the new Heharim Brigade will operate "on both fronts simultaneously—Lebanon and Syria."
Army veteran calls Syria's border more secure than US
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey compared his experience in Syria after 9/11 to the U.S.-Mexico border.
US defends legal case for troops in Syria as pressure builds to withdraw
"We know that they are not going to stay in northeast Syria forever," the Syrian Democratic Council's Sinam Mohamad told Newsweek.
Why U.S. Troops Should Remain in Syria
Our absence would likely compound the difficulties in delivering aid and safeguarding civilians in Syria's conflict-ridden areas, further worsening the already grave humanitarian conditions
Washington Cannot Justify Its Troop Presence in Syria
The legal justification for the U.S. military presence in Syria to fight ISIS is legally dubious.
Syria says attacks on US troops mean Biden must withdraw
Syria's U.N. Mission told Newsweek that the U.S. military presence in the country is both "illegal" and "illegitimate."
Russia enlisting Syrian mercenaries for "meat assaults" in Ukraine: Kyiv
Ukraine's military intelligence accused Moscow of attempting to fill its military ranks in Ukraine with Syrian fighters.
Iraq's Hezbollah issues new threat to US and Israel after officials killed
A Kataib Hezbollah representative told Newsweek that the group's drones and missiles "reach anywhere we want at any time we want."
China chides us for Middle East airstrikes
Chinese-crewed commercial vessels in the Red Sea are using special signals to avoid targeting by the Houthis.
Joe Biden officially notifies Congress of Iraq, Syria strikes
On Friday, the U.S. began a series of strikes against Iran-backed militants and Iranian military targets in Iraq and Syria.
Biden believes bombing Iraq, Syria will lower tensions—his targets disagree
"If an official in Kataib Hezbollah Iraq is targeted, we will kill 10 American soldiers in his place," a representative said.
Republican senator doubts strikes on Syria, Iraq will be successful
President Joe Biden said that the U.S. "struck targets at facilities in Iraq and Syria" used by Iran-backed militants on Friday.
US strikes in Syria and Iraq: Everything we know
Iranian-backed militia groups are believed to be present throughout Iraq and Syria.
Iraq's Hezbollah "prepared to respond" if Biden retaliates for drone attack
"We can strike any base in the Midde East," a representative of Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah told Newsweek.
Biden "paralyzed with fear" amid Iran response: John Bolton
Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton told Newsweek that the Biden administration is afraid of holding Iran responsible for new attacks.
Nikki Haley warns Iran situation will "only get worse from here"
Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley warned that attacks on U.S. troops by Iranian-backed groups will only 'get worse.'
Don't Forget About the Persecuted Christians of Iraq and Syria
Human rights organizations, politicians, and others who fight against religious persecution of any kind must always remember the persecuted Christians of Iraq and Syria.
What Biden's military options against Iran look like
"The decision to strike in Iran is a very big one," former U.S. Central Command chief Joseph Votel told Newsweek.
Donald Trump reacts to US troops killed by Iran-backed militants
Three U.S. service members were killed in Jordan and 25 more were injured in the Sunday attack.
Military Expert: US Troops Killed in Jordan Were Vulnerable to Attack
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis said the U.S. troops killed by a drone strike in Jordan were a "strategic vulnerability."