Middle East
Iran's Araghchi says he'll meet IAEA chief ahead of nuclear talks, calls for 'fair, equitable deal'
"I am in Geneva with real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal. What is not on the table: submission before threats," Araghchi said on X.
Saad Hariri signals political comeback ahead of Lebanon elections - analysis
Rubio’s Munich speech offers glimpse into Trump-era rethink of global order - analysis
British Museum removes the term Palestine from certain Middle East exhibits
Gaza’s real reconstruction problem isn’t concrete, it’s culture - opinion
After the October 7 massacre, Gaza faces a choice: rebuild with realism and deradicalization, or pave the way for the next war.
Iran mirrors Trump’s playbook, sending mixed signals for nuclear talks - opinion
Iran has learned from Trump’s 2025 tactics, using contradictory signals to control nuclear talks and keep the US off balance.
Pahlavi or Khamenei: Iran is at a crossroads - opinion
The West keeps mistaking regime survival tactics for reform; the Iranians know better and have paid with their lives.
Iraq's Kurds emerge as Middle East's key diplomatic players at Munich Security Council - analysis
The KRG has helped smooth the transition in eastern Syria by working with Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces, also hosting US forces and other anti-ISIS coalition forces.
‘Death to Khamenei’ chants ring out across Iran, diaspora as unrest continues to grow
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the ongoing protests as “unimaginable,” urged authorities to “treat this disease” rather than “erase the issue.”
Canada says no relations with Iran without regime change, mum on support for US strike
“We will not open diplomatic relationships with Iran unless there is a regime change. Period,” Anand told the Globe and Mail in an interview in Germany.
Israel’s goal is to weaken the regime in Iran, not change it - opinion
Israel seeks to neutralize Iran’s threat incrementally and gain operational dominance like it has in Lebanon.
Grapevine: SOS from Jerusalem
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
How are Israeli-diaspora tensions shaping current relations?
The hosts delve into the complexity of addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, its missile program, and support for regional proxies like Hezbollah.
Through aircraft carriers, Trump speaks the language of power in high-stakes Iran talks - opinion
Trump is gambling that the Iranians will conclude that they are better off making a deal than testing American resolve, and Israel, naturally, has reason to watch all of this with concern.
