Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi's visit to US, meeting with Trump strengthens US-Iraq ties - analysis
It appears that Trump likes Iraq’s new leader. Zaidi is a former businessperson, like Trump. As such, Zaidi tried to present a new face of Iraq to the White House.
Why does Trump wants Israel to withdraw from Syria, and what does it mean for the IDF? - analysis
For Israel, there is no real strategic or tactical need to keep up the friction with Syrian villages along the buffer zone - and a re-think may be necessary in the future.
Iraq's PM arrives in Washington as US presses Baghdad on Iran-backed militias - analysis
Iraq is already a kind of frontline between the US and Iran. After the US and Israel began strikes on Iran on February 28, the Iranians operationalized militias in Iraq.
Iran's attacks on Emirati tankers leaves Gulf united against Islamic regime - analysis
Gulf solidarity is now emerging in an even larger way than before. While some countries want an agreement that will end the fighting, they are also outraged by Iran’s new attacks.
Turkish Navy ships vists Syrian Latakia port after NATO summit in first since civil war - analysis
The visit comes on the heels of Turkey hosting a major NATO summit, which Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa attended.
Why the Houthis and Saudi Arabia may come to blows - analysis
The last several years have seen a de-escalation between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia. However, the Houthis appear intent on returning to the conflict.
Iran war gives US opportunity to test new combat systems on modern battlefield - analysis
At sea, drones are an obvious choice for navies, offering a quick way to pivot to the new maritime battlefield.
Hezbollah’s rock-cut tunnels under Beaufort Castle expose decades of UNIFIL failure - analysis
The question now is whether or not Lebanon can step up and control its own territory. Dragging their feet didn't help them; it ruined their lives.
Syria opens new parliament as Sharaa begins post-Assad political chapter
In 2025, Syria spent the year trying to unite the country and begin its complex process of appointing members of the new parliament.
Iran opens a 3,000-km. front across the Gulf in bid to stretch US defenses - analysis
Renewed Iranian attacks on its neighbors stretch around 3,000km, expanding the battlefield, pursuing its goal of spreading the conflict as wide as possible.
