Middle east news
Trump, Netanyahu and the irony of Responsibility to Protect in Iran - opinion
Trump and Netanyahu may unintentionally act in line with the UN’s Responsibility to Protect principle.
Khamenei's hubris: The four failures that sealed the dictator's fate - analysis
Iranian protests create a short window for change - opinion
Iranians trust Reza Pahlavi more than the regime’s 'moderates' - opinion
Bahrain releases 1,584 prisoners, including life sentences, in major pardon
Despite facing international scrutiny from entities like the United Nations for its trial and detention practices, Bahrain insists that its judicial proceedings adhere to international law standards.
How Hamas, PIJ's visits to Iran signal a new phase in war on Israel - analysis
New phase of war? PIJ and Hamas hold meetings in Iran amidst Ramadan unrest
How Iran is taking advantage of anti-Israel protests across Middle East - analysis
Leveraging October 7 to gain a foothold in Jordan may be part of Iran's plan.
US says it conducted self-defense strikes against Houthi facilities
Firms have been forced to take longer, more expensive journeys to ship their goods rather than using the Red Sea, in order to avoid attacks by the Houthis.
After slamming Israel, Jordan now wants more Israeli water - analysis
Both countries need each other. But this is something that Jordanian officials seem to forget in their often vitriolic condemnations of Israel at home and around the world.
Yemen's people and leaders are getting tired of the Houthi problem - analysis
Many Yemenis are tired of the way the Houthis have hijacked the country to turn it into a platform for Iran and Iran’s proxy war against Israel, the US, and the region.
IDF implicates more UNRWA officials in October 7 massacre following release of recordings
Recordings of calling women 'property' are expected to be released.
US senators say it is 'urgent' for Hezbollah-Israel war to de-escalate soon
Foreign ministers and top envoys from various Western countries have visited Lebanon in recent weeks to urge a diplomatic resolution to the fighting in the south.
Iran claims to fire ballistic missile from new ship
The Shahid Mahdavi is a converted cargo ship used by the IRGC navy, and Iran says it has now increased the range of influence and Tehran’s naval power
Drone strike on vehicle in Baghdad kills Kataib Hezbollah commander
Iraq has witnessed tit-for-tat attacks between hardline Iran-backed armed groups and US forces stationed there.
