Middle East
The new enemies of the ‘fair go’: Israel is a symbol in the battle for liberal values - opinion
Many commentators understandably focused on whether equating a Jewish organization with “monsters” echoed one of history’s oldest antisemitic tropes. The real issue is not the word but the vision.
US pushes Mediterranean oil pipelines to bypass Strait of Hormuz despite proxy security risks
Beyond the battlefield: Why Iran is entering the final stage of strategic attrition - opinion
Kuwait, Bahrain defend against 'sinful Iranian aggression' as Tehran renews attacks on Gulf
The cancer has been named, the surgery must follow: Trump signals new era in Iran policy - opinion
By warning that any new Iranian attack would trigger an even more devastating response, and by describing the regime as a “cancer” that must be removed, Trump signaled something far more significant.
Lindsey Graham’s voice for Israel has fallen silent - comment
"I'll stand with Israel until the day I die. It is our greatest ally," Graham told The Jerusalem Post in an interview just a few months before his death.
Revenge: The word that echoed across Tehran - opinion
These blood-red are not merely political banners. They are declarations that blood has been spilled, and that vengeance is now a sacred obligation.
Iran's Ghalibaf warns 'reality is knocking' after US, IRGC trade strikes in Strait of Hormuz
Ghalibaf issued this message as Iran's IRGC said that its aerospace forces carried out a heavy attack on US aircraft carrier support and refueling platforms in the port of Duqm, in Oman.
Iran claims Israel responsible for US strikes, Israel votes to extend state of emergency
Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz
Bypassing Hormuz: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor could threaten Iran, experts say
Iran is worried that the rapid advance of the IMEC corridor could offer a viable alternative to trade and energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, while strengthening Israel's regional standing.
Russia eyes mid-July start for commercial logistics hub at Syrian port, officials say
The hub will handle a wide range of Russian goods, including wheat and grains, and target initial cargo volumes of around 250,000 tons per month, one of the officials said.
Tea Bar: How to tell it’s summer in Jerusalem - review
When the Jerusalem heat kicks in, there’s only one thing to do: find a cool drink.
Can Kurdistan follow Israel's lead to become the Middle East's next Start-Up Nation? - analysis
Kurdistan does not need to copy Israel, but it can learn from its journey from a small and politically uncertain environment to a start-up and tech superpower.
Iran's missile arsenal, not Gulf deterrence, is the Middle East's real problem - opinion
Iran has not only built a massive missile program; it has turned missiles into a standalone strategic language, using them as a deterrent, a means of pressure, and a message of influence.
