Middle East

Trump: ‘Not Looking for War’ With Iran

By Ken Bredemeier with reports from VOA's national security correspondent Jeff Seldin/VOA News WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he is "not looking for war" with Iran and willing to negotiate with...

Water Supply to Libyan Capital in Jeopardy After Attack

By Margaret Besheer/VOA News UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations is expressing concern over the reported cut-off of water to the Libyan capital, Tripoli. "Yesterday, an armed group stormed Tripoli's main water distribution station and...

WFP: Houthi Obstruction May Force Aid Suspension in Parts of Yemen

By Margaret Besheer/VOA News UNITED NATIONS — The World Food Program warned Monday that it may have to suspend the distribution of food aid in Houthi rebel-controlled areas of Yemen, if the group...

UN: 1,500 People Trapped by Libyan Conflict

VOA News with reports from Margaret Besheer The U.N. refugee agency said 1,500 people are trapped in detention centers because of the Libyan conflict. "The risks to their lives are growing by the hour....

Forces Loyal to Haftar Advance on Parts of Tripoli

By Edward Yeranian/VOA News CAIRO — Forces loyal to eastern Libyan military commander Gen. Khalifa Haftar appear to have gained ground along the outskirts of the Libyan capital, Tripoli. Arab media broadcast video of Haftar's...

Thousands of IS Escapees in Dire Straits at Syrian Camp

By Lisa Schlein/VOA News GENEVA — The United Nations reports thousands of people, mainly women and children, are continuing to flee to al-Hol Camp from Baghuz amid reports that U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have...

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