Middle East


As diplomacy fails, Iran expert says Middle East on brink of military escalation

Iranian parliament members chant in support of the IRGC while wearing military uniforms in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026.

What did Iran reject in ceasefire talks?

A policeman stands guard in front of a digital screen displaying news of USIran peace talks along a road in Islamabad on April 10, 2026.

CENTCOM using underwater drones to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz

A BAE Systems Sting Ray air-launched Anti Submarine Warfare lightweight torpedo is displayed during the Security Equipment International (DSEI) at London Excel on September 09, 2025 in London, England.