Middle East

Allies hold back on Hormuz mission as Trump urges coalition amid Iran war turmoil

"I’m demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory because it is their territory," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on the way from Florida to Washington.

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight back to Washington March 15, 2026.
US Marine soldiers from 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion landing team deployed from Okinawa, Japan. March 29, 2012  in Pohang, South Korea.

'Only the MEU can conduct this operation’: Expert explains importance of Marine Expeditionary Unit

Kurdish coalition forces.

Kurdish forces are prepared to act against the regime, PDKI official tells 'Post' - interview

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2016.

Iran’s clerical succession masks a deeper shift to IRGC control - opinion


IDF: Sunni Arab countries do not want to be stuck with Iran with no US, Israel defense

The recent wave of Iranian attacks has shifted Sunni Arab countries' view of regional security, with many now seeking protection from the US and Israel.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman makes his way to greet US President Donald Trump upon his arrival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025

When words fall short: The challenge of supporting Israel in crisis - opinion

We should be mindful about what solidarity really means and about what we are teaching the next generation.

Tourists wait to board buses that will evacuate them to the Taba border crossing with Egypt in Tel Aviv on March 4, 2026. Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran and Lebanon, where state media reported a residential building was hit on March 4.

Beyond military strikes: The political battle over Iran’s future - opinion

After strikes on Iran, the real challenge is preventing the regime from rebuilding its nuclear and military threat to the region.

FIRE AND smoke rise at the site of airstrikes on an oil depot in Tehran.

Araghchi denies Iran targets civilians, ready to form regional committee to probe strikes - report

Addressing Iran's overnight strikes targeting Citibank in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, Araghchi stated in the interview that they were retaliation for the recent attack on Iran's Bank Sepah.

 Smoke rises from a burning building hit by an Iranian drone strike, in Seef district, Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026

The long fight ahead: US, Israel face Iran’s war of attrition - opinion

Iran’s regime may be weakened, but a long war of attrition could test US and Israeli patience and resolve.

US President Donald Trump gestures at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 11, 2026.

Iran’s leaders may welcome chaos instead of fearing collapse - opinion

As the West gauges damage and deterrence, Iran’s ideological core may see war as a divine test, preparing the world for a messianic era.

A woman holds a portrait of Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, on the day of a gathering to support Mojtaba Khamenei, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 9, 2026.

Middle East’s future may be decided in the Horn of Africa - opinion

The Red Sea is becoming the center of global power.

The Horn of Africa is seen on a map (illustrative)

Formula One's Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Grand Prix won't happen in April due to Middle East conflict

The announcement had been widely expected, and the statement by the Liberty media-owned sport and governing FIA, as well as local promoters, said the races will not be replaced on the calendar.

 IN ITS first season as the Official Cloud Supplier of Sauber Motorsport, which manages and operates the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN F1 team, Zadara Co-Founder and CTO Yair Hershko is extremely pleased with the partnership.

French proposal for Israel-Lebanon peace agreement includes recognition of Israel - report

The proposal reportedly aims to end the current war, secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and create a path toward unprecedented Lebanese recognition of Israel.

A war between Israel and Lebanon (illustrative)

American Jews balance Democratic party loyalty with concerns over Iran - opinion

Between loyalty to Democrats and concern for Israel, American Jews navigate their stance on the Iran war.

American and Israeli Jews [Illustrative]