Middle East
Iran can't beat US military, so it's targeting your wallet instead - analysis
Iran lost the first round badly. Its nuclear sites are rubble. Its air defenses are gone. The Revolutionary Guards have taken casualties they won't acknowledge for months.
Gulf states use Israeli expertise against Iranian missiles, drones, ambassador to US says
US urges allies to label Iran’s IRGC, Hezbollah as terrorist groups amid Middle East tensions
Putin's war machine helped Iran improve Shahed drones, Zelensky tells 'Post' - exclusive
The next war after Iran: The battle for the soul of Islam - opinion
The Muslim leaders who oppose radical Islamists, such as the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, and the Iranian Ayatollahs, must be supported and protected.
Economic resilience is national security in a prolonged war - opinion
Short-term economic measures can’t sustain Israel in a long conflict; leadership continuity and business support are key.
Chikli calls October 7 attack a part of long-term Iran-Israel conflict, stresses nuclear threat
Amichai Chikli stressed that the current conflict should be viewed as part of a longer confrontation with Iran rather than a newly erupted war.
Lebanon orders official media to stop calling Hezbollah 'resistance' - report
Further, the phrases “resistance” and “Islamic Resistance” are being removed from statements issued by Hezbollah itself, from broadcasts from the National News Agency.
The Iran war is a severe blow to Shi’ite Islam - opinion
Strengthening regional stability in the Middle East is based on moderate Sunni-majority states and Israel's national interests.
Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise means Iran’s revolution is far from over - opinion
Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment suggests Iran’s theocratic regime will pursue the same revolutionary path.
Violent suppression, human rights violation: UN rapporteur submits report on Iran’s Jan. protests
UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, Mai Sato, noted that while drafting the report, she found many Iranian families were reluctant to give consent for her to share their testimonies.
Trump Board of Peace envoys meet Hamas in Cairo to safeguard Gaza ceasefire
The weekend meeting is the first publicly reported since the start of the Iran war between the Palestinian terrorist group and the board.
War tests India-Israel-Gulf ties but may deepen economic integration
The UAE-India free trade deal, the Israel-UAE agreement that followed the Abraham Accords, and the EU-India pact signed in January have opened new commercial routes across the region.
Neutralizing Iran threat could end decades of ‘terror premium’ on oil, Trump advisor says
One Trump adviser says tensions with Iran have historically added $5–$15 per barrel via risks to the Strait of Hormuz.
