Jihan Abdalla

Week-long trip comes amid heightened concerns over tension in the Middle East

Talks come as Israel threatens retaliation against Iran for attack at the weekend

On Washington visit, Iraqi Prime Minister balances domestic pressures with US expectations

National Security spokesman Kirby says claims by Tehran of advanced warning 'categorically false'

Visit comes after attack increased threat of widening conflict in the Middle East

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani's had wanted to focus on new economic opportunities

In an interview aired on Tuesday, the US President said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making 'a mistake' in his handling of the war

Arab and Muslim-American communities in Michigan will instead hold sombre prayers and collect donations for beleaguered Palestinians

Since October 7, the former president has given few details about what he would do

US officials say more than 300 aid lorries entered Gaza on Sunday, more than any other day since October 7

Warning marks potential turning point in US support for Israel

Annelle Sheline tells The National that many US government employees are unhappy over Washington's handling of Gaza war

Dr Thaer Ahmad and others also refused to eat during White House iftar meeting as famine looms in enclave

The last time the two leaders spoke was during a California summit in November

Administration has faced criticism from Muslim and Arab communities over Middle East policies