US-Iran tensions de-escalate

US-Iran tensions de-escalate

(VOVWORLD) - Since Iran launched a missile attack targeting two military bases in Iraq manned by US personnel on Wednesday, no further military action from either side has been reported. Washington and...
Middle East review: Gloomy situation

Middle East review: Gloomy situation

(VOVWORLD) - This year the Middle East has continued to be overshadowed by conflicts, violence, and crises. The whole region sees potential risks of instability. VOV reviews
NATO at a new turn after 70 years

NATO at a new turn after 70 years

(VOVWORLD) - NATO leaders will gather in London on Tuesday for a summit to mark the alliance's 70th anniversary and discuss future orientations amidst numerous challenges
China hosts Middle East Security Forum

China hosts Middle East Security Forum

(VOVWORLD) - The Middle East Security Forum themed "Security in the Middle East under the New Situation: Challenges and Prospects" opened on Wednesday in Beijing, China
Repatriating ISIS fighters, a thorny problem

Repatriating ISIS fighters, a thorny problem

(VOVWORLD) - Turkey continues to send ISIS prisoners back to their home countries from detention centers in northeast Syria, triggering tensions with European countries, who have revoked the citizenships of many...
US open to maintain troops in Syria

US open to maintain troops in Syria

(VOVWORLD) - US troop levels in northern Syria will likely stabilize around 500, a top American military leader said Sunday, weeks after US President Donald Trump announced a complete withdrawal
Turkey begins returning IS fighters

Turkey begins returning IS fighters

(VOVWORLD) - A US national who is a member of the Islamic State has been deported home, a Turkish official said Monday, as Ankara began repatriating captured foreign IS fighters