Seth J. Frantzman
Five Kurdish groups form political coalition to challenge Iran’s regime
Why Mike Huckabee's interview with Tucker Carlson matters for the Middle East - analysis
Crisis-driver or Gaza stabilizer? Why Turkey believes it switched roles with Israel - analysis
Syria might close Roj Camp, last site holding ISIS-linked families, soon, officials say
The report comes after other reports have claimed that some 15,000 people left another large camp called Al-Hol. These are some of the 50,000 families of ISIS fighters who surrendered back in 2019.
Houthi mobilize troops in Yemen with unclear target, as possible strike on Iran looms in - report
According to the report, the Houthis have mobilized on various fronts within Yemen, in what may be an attempt to “ignite a new round of war.”
Trump’s Board of Peace gains international momentum after inaugural meeting - analysis
The large meeting on Thursday showed that many countries are willing to participate and believe the administration is serious. More than 40 countries sent officials to the meeting.
Iranian regime may target Kurdish opposition groups if war breaks out - analysis
Kurdish groups in Iran are moving to form a unified front and platform in opposition to the regime amid protests and US-Iran tensions.
US anti-ISIS mission in Syria is ending - analysis
Ever since the last ISIS enclave was cleared, the US has been backing the SDF to continue to crack down on any ISIS cells that pop up and also to detain the ISIS fighters.
Syrian government focuses on attracting new economy investments, ties with Central Asia states
Syria has been receiving a number of investments in recent months, from oil and energy deals to talk of investment in train lines and airports.
Middle East nations cautious as US military presence grows near Iran - analysis
US moves Air Force and naval assets to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, while regional allies remain largely silent and take a cautious, wait-and-see approach.
Besieged Kobane faces humanitarian disaster amid Syrian government, SDF deadlock
Reports say Kobane's ‘roads remain closed, while food and medical supplies are barred from entry’ to an area of 600,000 people.
A two-pronged approach: After US visit, Lebanon’s army eyes Hezbollah ‘disarmament’ - analysis
The high level of activity of the IDF in Lebanon shows that Hezbollah continues to pose a threat.
US faces narrow path between diplomacy, force amid dual Geneva talks on Ukraine, Iran - analysis
“In this round of negotiations, we will attend with a full team; a political, legal, economic, and technical team,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei noted.