Middle East


Iran risks renewed protests as citizens reach 'breaking point' amid war-stricken economy

Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.

Why the Houthis waited until now to strike - analysis

Yemen's Houthi loyalists brandish weapons, flags of Yemen and Iran and a poster depicting the Houthi leader Abdul Malik Al-Houthi, and a picture of U.S. President Trump during a protest staged to show support to Iran against the U.S.-Israel war on March 27, 2026 in Sana'a, Yemen.

Israel scales back use of top missile interceptors as Iran barrages persist - report

An interceptor is fired toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, March 22, 2026