Iran launched missiles at US-led forces in Iraq on Wednesday in retaliation for a US drone strike last Friday on Iranian commander Major-General Qassem Soleimani, whose killing stoked fears of a new Middle East war.

Your Story: Air traffic over West Asia shrunks post Iran retaliates US' strike

The unilateral decision of Trump to order the killing of Soleimani has led to a trust deficit among allies of the US How far will Trump go? Is he willing to wage a war on Iran to improve his electoral changes? What's the impact on allies of America? #Gravitas #WIONEdit #WION

WION Edit: Conflict with Iran, Is America hurting its allies?

Following the latest escalation in the Iran-United States conflict, India's 'basmati rice' trade to Iran has come to a halt. Iran, the largest buyer of premium rice from India has witnessed setbacks.

Indian basmati rice export to Iran suffers amid crisis in West Asia

Israel's energy minister said on Tuesday it is too early to determine whether Iran is on the path towards building a nuclear weapon after it announced it would abandon limitations on enriching uranium.

Too early to say if Iran on path towards nuclear weapon: Israeli minister

Oil prices climbed above $70 a barrel for the first time in four months on Monday amid fears that the US airstrike that killed Iran’s top military commander may trigger a retaliation and disrupt global energy supplies. #WestAsia #USIran #Oilprices

Oil prices top $70 a barrel amid West Asia conflict

Iran has vowed revenge for the death of Qassem Soleimani. Tensions are high in West Asia. People have only one question - Will West Asia witness another war? Palki Sharma decodes the crisis. #WIONEdit #SoleimaniKilling

WION Edit: Iran - US tensions - Is the world staring at another war?

How people in Iraq mourn death of Qasem Soleimani

Japan Cabinet Approves MSDF Units' Dispatch To Middle East. #WION #Gravitas #Japan #WestAsia

Gravitas: Japan to send naval troops to West Asia

Christians in the Gaza Strip will be allowed to visit holy cities such as Bethlehem and Jerusalem at Christmas, Israel authorities said on Sunday, reversing a decision not to issue them permits.

Israel allows Christians in Gaza to visit Christmas sites

Egypt's former military chief-of-staff Sami Anan was released from detention on Sunday almost two years after his arrest following his plans to compete in the 2018 presidential election, his office manager said on Twitter.

Egypt's ex-military chief of staff released after near two-year detention

Four cruise missiles were believed to have been launched across the coast through Lebanese airspace towards Syria, a source in the regional alliance supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told Reuters.

Syrian air defense intercepts missiles from Israel: Report

Watch in WION Dispatch: Gantz failed to form a coalition for govt in Israel. Watch this video as WION's West Asia Bureau chief Daniele Pagani tells you more on this.

WION Dispatch: Gantz failed to form a coalition for govt in Israel

Israel-Gaza tensions: Islamic Jihad & Israel confirm ceasefire agreement. Watch video to know more.

Israel-Gaza tensions: Islamic Jihad & Israel confirm ceasefire agreement

Saudi Aramco's much-anticipated initial public offering will begin on November 17.

Saudi Aramco's record IPO starts November 17

All concerned parties are looking at their respective national interests, and thus, the situation in West Asia is turning from bad to worse, says Retired Major General SB Asthana

Video Opinion: Maintaining stability in West Asia

The Inside Story Of The Precarious, Temporary Truce In Turkey's Invasion Of Syria Now, there is a temporary ceasefire in West Asia. Turkey has agreed to not target North East Syria for 12 hours.

Gravitas: Temporary Truce In Syria: What Transpired Behind The Scenes?

U.S.-Turkey meeting begins in Ankara. Watch this video to know more. WION's West Asia Bureau Chief Daniele Pagani tells more in details.

U.S.-Turkey meeting begins in Ankara

Understanding India's Strategy In West Asia & Its Effectiveness.

WION Edit: What is India's West Asia strategy?

Understanding China's Strategy In West Asia Amidst the ongoing conflict between Turkey and Kurds who have now sided with Syrian government forces, China is slowly and steadily making deep inroads in West Asia.

Gravitas: China Quietly Makes Inroads In West Asia

Is China Sidelining The U.S. In West Asia? 7 days after Turkey's military offensive in Syria, the entire geopolitical equation has changed in West Asia.

Gravitas: Understanding The Changing Power Dynamics In Syria

Who's Minting Money From The Conflict In West Asia? On the face of it, the conflict in North-East Syria is an ethnic conflict between Kurdish forces & Turkey.

Gravitas: West Asia: An Old Theater Of Conflict

Understanding The Battle For Influence Between The U.S. & Russia In West Asia There has been a constant echo during Trump's tenure as U.S. President so far. Did Russia install a yes-man in the White House?

WION Edit: Is Putin The New Tsar Of West Asia?

One of the major issues that define US President Donald Trump's time in the White House is - the looming shadow of Russia. Did Russia install a yes-man at the White House?

WION Edit: Changing political dynamics in West Asia

Another Flashpoint In West Asia: Iran Alleges That Its Tanker Was Hit By Missiles Near Saudi Arabia

Gravitas: Iranian Tanker Allegedly Hit By Missiles

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