(2025-10-24). Archaeologists stunned by lavish Assyrian-period tomb in northern Israel. haaretz.com Hundreds of luxury artifacts accompanied the 2,700-year-old burial. Could these be the remains of an Assyrian governor who ruled over the vanquished Kingdom of Israel?
(2025-10-24). Iran strengthens rail diplomacy at "Middle East Railway Forum" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's rail diplomacy gained momentum at the 36th Regional Assembly of Middle East Railways (UIC RAME), attended by senior representatives from Turkey, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and Syria, alongside officials from the International Union of Railways (UIC).
(2025-10-24). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-10-24). Minister urges ambassadors to help attract visitors from neighboring countries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Wednesday that Iranian ambassadors in neighboring and friendly countries can play a role in attracting more tourists to the Islamic Republic.