This article reviews the ascendance of Iran in Middle East politics, the Iranian nuclear program, and the strategic implications of Iranian aspirations, which all increase the likelihood of direct armed conflict between Israel and Iran. It concludes that Iran's nuclear and hegemonic ambitions remain ...
A conflicting battle of narratives is common in war, with either side needing to convey the impression that they are winning regardless of the reality. In the case of Iran's missile attack, an Iranian claim that 90% of its munitions struck their targets is particularly hard to...
The shadow war transformed earlier this year in April, when Iran launched an unprecedented direct attack on Israel. Firing more than 300 missiles and suicide drones at the country, it was a departure from its doctrine of indirectly attacking Israel through its many proxies situated on the borders...
the strip needs an international coalition, possibly containing Arab countries that oppose Hamas and its backer, Iran. As we have argued in previous leaders, creating a coalition that all sides can agree on will take committed leadership from the United States and a leap of faith from the ...
BEIRUT — A senior Hezbollah legislator said Monday that the Iran-backed group will compensate Lebanese whose homes along the Lebanon-Israel border were damaged by Israeli shelling and strikes. Hezbollah militants and Israeli troops have clashed along the border since Oct. 8, stoking fears that the...
— US bombs Iraq and Yemen as regional fight with Iran-allied militants intensifies. — UN chief warns that Israel’s rejection of a two-state solution threatens global peace. — Find more of AP’s coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war. Here’s the latest: FREED ISRAELI ...
The president said he would convene a meeting Sunday with G7 leaders "to coordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran's brazen attack," and the U.N. Security Council was expected to convene on Sunday afternoon for an emergency meeting at Israel's request, a senior U.S. official told ...
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All out war for Middle East - or not? Since the consulate attack western diplomats will have been saying to the Israelis whatever Iran does next, do not overreact, we have your back. We will help defend you as long as you promise not to make matters worse. ...
Iran’s president calls for unity against Trump Fading hopes of negotiations with US and sanctions relief send currency to record low News in-depthHizbollah How Hizbollah is using cash and WhatsApp groups to shore up power Weakened by war with Israel, the group is deploying a vast patronage ne...