Was Mossad recruitment of Ahmadinejad success or failure? - analysis
Would the former Iranian president Ahmadinejad have overthrown the Iranian regime if Trump had not vetoed Kurds and energy attack ops?
Middle East
Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi arrives in Washington to boost US ties amid Iran militia tensions - analysis
IRGC attacks in Strait of Hormuz leave region unified against them - analysis
India, New Zealand summon Iranian diplomats in wake of attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Turkish Navy ships vists Syrian Latakia port after NATO summit in first since civil war
The visit comes on the heels of Turkey hosting a major NATO summit, which Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa attended.
'Unjustified, irresponsible': Iran accuses UK of violating int'l law over IRGC terror designation
Tehran's Foreign Ministry said the IRGC was an official part of Iran's armed forces and accused Britain of violating international law by targeting a state institution.
Israel, Lebanon resume peace talks amid uncertainty over IDF withdrawal, Hezbollah disarmament
Lebanese and Israeli delegations to meet at the US embassy in Rome, aiming to move the US-brokered deal into the implementation stage.
Israel extends ban on flights to Dubai as foreign airlines continue to avoid Middle East
The extension comes amid concerns over escalation between Iran and the US, which continues to affect aviation activity in the Middle East.
Iran’s mystery flight to Yemen: What do we know about the planes landing in Sana'a? - explainer
The flight on Monday, which made international headlines after it prompted strikes on Sana'a, was eventually able to land in the Houthi-controlled Hodeidah International Airport.
Israel heads to Rome seeking proof Lebanon's army can keep Hezbollah out - analysis
A technical agreement in Rome will not end the political battle in Beirut over the organization's disarmament and the balance of power between state institutions and Hezbollah.
Horn of Africa growing increasingly important in Middle East power plays - analysis
Military agreements, port investments, and competing positions on Somalia, Somaliland, and Sudan are drawing the African and Arabian shores of the Red Sea into a single geopolitical arena.
Israeli think tank urges tougher measures against Turkish consulate, limiting diplomatic presence
Among the recommendations are revoking diplomatic benefits, canceling work visas, restricting freedom of movement in Israel, and removing immunity from diplomatic vehicles.
Explosions heard in Bahrain, Iran's Bandar Abbas as US-Iran conflict continues into fourth day
Trump notifies Congress of Iran war resumption • IRGC attacks tankers in Strait of Hormuz • US strikes Iran for third consecutive night
Syria’s parliament opens with quiet break from Assad era
Lawmakers sought to establish a legislature focused on oversight, representation, and institutional independence rather than displays of loyalty.
