Middle East
Syrian government announce integration deal with Kurdish forces
The sides announced the deal after Syrian government forces under President Ahmed al-Sharaa captured swathes of northern and eastern Syria from the SDF this month.
Qatar’s takeover of Georgetown University should be investigated
IDF intel, Mossad chiefs recently visit US in one-two punch for advice on handling Iran
Saudi-UAE split fractures anti-Houthi coalition as Iran-US tension threaten Red Sea - analysis
What Maduro’s fall tells Tehran about Trump’s Iran strategy - opinion
Washington’s Venezuela raid has shaken Iran’s rulers, triggering threats, panic, and a dangerous new phase in the struggle for regime survival.
Toward strategic self-reliance: Israel beyond US military aid - analysis
The next memorandum of understanding should be a transition – from reliance on Washington to strategic self-reliance and true partnership
Wars within wars: Yemen’s battlefield reveals deeper power struggle between Saudi Arabia, UAE
BEHIND THE LINES: In Yemen, Saudi forces reclaim key territories from UAE-backed STC, showcasing the growing rift between Gulf powers over regional influence and governance.
Footage shows bodies of hundreds of slain Iranian protesters piled up at forensic center - HRANA
HRANA estimated there were some 250 bodies at the facility, and published a video on X/Twitter that appears to show deceased people, in open body bags, lying in rows.
The final battle for Iran: Why Khamenei’s regime is on its last legs - opinion
Iranians unite against the regime, growing protests signal the possibility for change, yet the world remains hesitant to act.
Israel nearly struck Iran twice in recent weeks, former IDF intelligence chief claims
Recent near-escalations were the result of miscalculation risks, which in turn strengthened military cooperation between US and Israel, Tamir Hayman said.
'Death to Khamenei' chants heard in Tehran as Reza Pahlavi rallies opposition forces
“We stand on the threshold of reclaiming our beloved Iran from the Islamic Republic. Khamenei and his regime have already suffered several heavy blows at your hands," Pahlavi wrote.
Israel cannot negotiate with enemies who seek its destruction - opinion
Israel’s offers for peace are met with resistance, as many Palestinians prioritize the country’s destruction.
Are protests pushing Iran's Islamic regime toward a tipping point? - analysis
Iran’s diplomatic moves, not calling for assistance or reaching out to its allies, seem to be intended to show that Tehran believes everything is going to turn out all right.
Iran protests an internal issue but Israel ready to strike back, IDF chief Eyal Zamir believes
If Tehran attacks Israel, the IDF plans to strike back with immense power to ensure the country is safe and secure.
