Middle East


Iran’s Hormuz escalation tests Gulf states, US resolve - analysis

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.

Israel’s Syria border dilemma: When activism undermines security policy - analysis

 Direction and distance sign for the Syrian capital of Damascus at Mount Bental Israeli military outpost on the Syrian border

Energy minister touts oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.