The Media Line
Iran war opens new rifts between Washington, Europe, the Vatican, and Israel
Disputes over Iran, Lebanon, NATO, and diplomatic legitimacy are testing the cohesion of the Western alliance.
Pressure on Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, Red Sea exposed to disruption - explainer
Iran to execute first woman prisoner linked to January protests as regime executions surge
Afghan women’s rights advocates urge Melania Trump to support girls facing Taliban restrictions
Bedouin lawyer Hanan Alsanah eyes politics to advance Arab-Jewish partnership, women’s leadership
“I am a Bedouin feminist human rights lawyer as a peace builder,” Alsanah said at the outset, describing the identity she says she has “paid a very high price” to claim.
Iran war shifts Middle East dynamics, leaving Palestinian issues sidelined - analysis
The war with Iran dominates the regional agenda, but Palestinians face growing crises, including insecurity, violence, and a sidelined political authority with an uncertain future.
Not just about Israel: Iran poses threat to world's oil market, Israel's ambassador to US warns
Roughly one-fifth of global petroleum liquids consumption passes through the strait, making even the threat of mining or disruption enough to rattle oil markets and governments alike.
Records reveal hidden billions in global wealth tied to Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Khamenei’s financial agent, Ali Ansari, has circumvented sanctions, laundered money for the IRGC and the regime, and financed the IRGC and its proxy groups.
‘I shielded the baby with my body’: Paramedic protects newborn during Iran missile alert
Emergency crews operate under clear safety procedures during missile alerts, but the presence of both a newborn and a mother who had just given birth created a particularly complicated situation.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan reaffirm mutual defense pact after Iranian missile, drone strikes
According to the media wing of the Pakistan Army, “both leaders discussed the seriousness of the security situation arising from Iranian drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia."
After Iran, Israel will still have the Gaza issue, with more pressure to solve it - analysis
Hamas remains embedded in the enclave and Israel faces a renewed dilemma over how to end the war once the confrontation with Iran subsides
Israel operating in Lebanon to ensure Hezbollah can never interfere on Iran's behalf, expert says
Israel’s Lebanon offensive is now part of a wider confrontation with Iran, as Hezbollah remains a central threat and the risk of a broader regional conflict continues to grow.
‘Facing the Middle East’ spotlights women champions for change, power in action
In this episode, a 50-woman initiative led by Danny Hakim, featuring Hanan Alsanah, Nazanin Afshin-Jam MacKay, and Donna Orender on empowerment, Iran’s crisis, leadership, and cooperation.
Iran war tests India’s balancing act between the US, Israel, and Tehran - analysis
New Delhi seeks to balance ties with Washington, Jerusalem, and Tehran while protecting trade routes, energy supplies, and 9 million citizens working across the Gulf.