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Iran could order proxies to attack American targets in retaliation if US strikes - NYT

Attacks could reportedly include the Houthis resuming its attacks on Western shipping boats in the Red Sea, or Hezbollah, al-Qaeda, and other "affiliates" attacking US bases or embassies in Europe.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
People wave flags next to an Iranian missile on display during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.
An Afghan Taliban fighter sit next to an anti-aircraft gun near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in Spin Boldak, Kandahar Province, following exchanges of fire between Pakistani and Afghan forces in Afghanistan, October 15, 2025.

Afghanistan marks Soviet withdrawal anniversary as Taliban rule draws global scrutiny

The Taliban’s governance remains deeply controversial. Since returning to power in 2021, the group has imposed sweeping restrictions on women and girls and enforcing strict social rules.

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
Turkish charities operating in the southern Gaza Strip, October 23, 2025

Turkey opens three mosques in Gaza as Ankara expands religious influence

Turkey’s Diyanet Foundation opened three mosques in Gaza ahead of Ramadan, part of Ankara’s broader effort to expand religious and political influence in the enclave.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
An aerial view of emergency personnel working at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025, in this screen grab from a video.

Accredited Muslim preachers may help the West confront radical Islam - opinion

Proposal to accredit Muslim preachers aims to stop radical Islam and promote values that respect Western ideals.

|ByROMY LEIBLER/THE MEDIA LINE

Is Turkey backing a former al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria?

BEHIND THE LINES: Turkey appears to be cooperating with Hayat Tahrir al Sham, a designated terror group, in north west Syria.

OCTOBER 28, 2022ByJONATHAN SPYER
A TURKISH soldier waves a flag on Mount Barsaya, northeast of Afrin, Syria, in January 2018

On 9/11 anniversary, Biden recalls American unity, vows vigilance

US President Joe Biden vowed to "never give up" in the face of terrorist threats at a commemoration at the Pentagon on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022ByREUTERS
Tribute in Light memorial

Voices from the Arab press: Russia’s image in the world

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022ByTHE MEDIA LINE
EDWARD GIBBON, author of ‘The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.’

US commits to Afghan asset talks despite frustration with Taliban - sources

At the core of the US-led effort is a plan to transfer billions in foreign-held Afghan central bank assets into a proposed Swiss-based trust fund.

AUGUST 22, 2022ByREUTERS
A member of the Taliban holds a flag in Kabul, Afghanistan June 16, 2018. The writing on the flag reads: 'There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah'

Why the Muslim Brotherhood is dangerous - opinion

The Muslim Brotherhood continues to churn out Islamic terrorists at a shocking rate, actively seeking to undermine western societies.

AUGUST 19, 2022ByCYNTHIA FARAHAT
PHOTO FROM 2016 of Al-Azhar University of Cairo: Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Boko Haram, the Taliban and other organizations are largely products of the university and its long-standing ideological program controlled by the Muslim Brotherhood.

Voices from the Arab press: Is the Biden admin. regaining popularity?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

AUGUST 19, 2022ByTHE MEDIA LINE
INFLATION: SHOPPING for groceries in Brooklyn, New York.

One year later: Withdrawal from Afghanistan was a clear mistake - opinion

The world requires a beacon on a hill, and for the moment, it feels as if President Biden has decided that light should stop short of Afghanistan. 

AUGUST 17, 2022ByJUDAH WAXELBAUM
TALIBAN SUPPORTERS celebrate on Monday in Kabul on the first anniversary of the fall of the Afghan capital.

Was the Kabul operation just to save Biden’s approval rating? - opinion

Biden wants the imprint of al-Zawahiri’s death to replace the image of failure and chaotic withdrawal scenes in the collective consciousness of Americans.

AUGUST 16, 2022BySALEM ALKETBI
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden delivers an address to the nation, at the beginning of this month, on the killing of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a US drone strike.

Voices from the Arab press: About the killing of Zawahiri

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

AUGUST 13, 2022ByTHE MEDIA LINE
ELIMINATED AL QAIDA leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a still from a 2011 video.

Grapevine August 5, 2022: Rabbi of the Western Wall hosts Reform Jew

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 9, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PREISIDENT RATU WILIAME M. KATONIVERE of Fiji being led into the President’s Residence by President Isaac Herzog.