Middle East
Strait of Hormuz should not reopen on Tehran’s terms - opinion
Washington should define success not as traffic resumed, but as Tehran stripped of the practical ability to use the strait as a recurring instrument of leverage.
Iran must rollback its nuclear, missile program - opinion
US cancels envoy travel, shifts from talks to pressure as Iran’s divisions deepen - analysis
How media misreporting in Turmus Aiya shaped a false wartime narrative - opinion
Spain’s stance on Israel raises concerns over growing European delegitimization - opinion
Spain’s rhetoric on Israel and silence on Hamas fuels accusations of hypocrisy and incitement.
The saline blueprint: Can saving the Dead Sea reshape Middle East diplomacy?
What began in April 2016 as a photojournalist’s curiosity has evolved into a global mission: to archive these “Genesis landscapes” before they fade into the white dust of history.
Turkey could consider joining Strait of Hormuz demining operation, Hakan Fidan says
Speaking to reporters in London, Hakan Fidan also said he believed issues related to Iran's nuclear program could be resolved at the next round of talks in Pakistan.
After US-Israeli strikes, it’s time for regime change in Iran - opinion
"We stand with those in Iran who stand for freedom. I believe that a day will come when this horrible tyranny will disappear."
Israel must stop pretending bond with US is 'unbreakable' before it's too late - opinion
Israeli leaders need an AIPAC-style group to explain to them how Washington thinks and operates.
Amazon-backed nuclear reactor developer X-Energy raises over $1 billion in IPO
The IPO comes as the market regains traction after a brief slowdown in March, when volatility linked to Middle East tensions and a broader technology selloff sidelined several issuers.
Blood diamonds, crypto: Hezbollah’s financial operations in Europe serve as major terror lifeline
DPI found that Hezbollah’s financial operations span the European continent, with particular focus on wealthier, larger nations like France and Germany.
Israel, Hezbollah trade ceasefire violation accusations as IDF tries to block civilians' return
The IDF continued to jockey with Lebanese civilians about trying to prevent them from returning to southern Lebanon until a broader deal is reached regarding Hezbollah disarming.
Syria carrying out arrests of Palestinians linked to Assad regime, rights orgs. claim
The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria complained that at least 14 men were arrested from the Khan Al-Shih camp, Jaramana camp, the Rukn al-Din neighborhood, and the town of al-Hameh.
When refusal becomes a strategy - opinion
The Islamic Republic isn’t serious when it says it won’t participate in the US talks in Pakistan. Rather, it is leveraging refusal as a strategy
