The Media Line
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.
Iranian war ripples across Arab states as Jordan intercepts missiles, Egypt feels economic shock
Iranian regime preventing technical staff from evacuating Kharg Island amid US strike threats
Volunteer medics from Magen David Adom keep Israel’s emergency care running under missile attacks
Basij troop members fail to report to their posts as fear of Israeli strikes increases
A Basij commander spoke to soldiers, urging them not to panic during attacks by Israeli drones and not to abandon their posts.
Shi’ite cells in Gulf states are cooperating with Iran, leaking data, coordinates to IRGC
The clearest evidence of the presence of IRGC agents within some Gulf states is the filming of drone or missile strikes on their targets, even before the actual attack.
Errors in Mojtaba Khamenei's first message dictated by IRGC raise questions about his condition
The message contained several typographical errors when published and was described by a knowledgeable source in Tehran as having been dictated by the IRGC and released under Mojtaba Khamenei's name
Iranian football players face government pressure to return to Iran, as families warn against it
The exact number of delegation members seeking protection remains unclear, with accounts from activists, officials, and Iranian state media differing.
Bedouin lawyer Hanan Alsanah eyes politics to advance Arab-Jewish partnership, women’s leadership
“I am a Bedouin feminist human rights lawyer as a peace builder,” Alsanah said at the outset, describing the identity she says she has “paid a very high price” to claim.
Iran war shifts Middle East dynamics, leaving Palestinian issues sidelined - analysis
The war with Iran dominates the regional agenda, but Palestinians face growing crises, including insecurity, violence, and a sidelined political authority with an uncertain future.
Not just about Israel: Iran poses threat to world's oil market, Israel's ambassador to US warns
Roughly one-fifth of global petroleum liquids consumption passes through the strait, making even the threat of mining or disruption enough to rattle oil markets and governments alike.
Records reveal hidden billions in global wealth tied to Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Khamenei’s financial agent, Ali Ansari, has circumvented sanctions, laundered money for the IRGC and the regime, and financed the IRGC and its proxy groups.
‘I shielded the baby with my body’: Paramedic protects newborn during Iran missile alert
Emergency crews operate under clear safety procedures during missile alerts, but the presence of both a newborn and a mother who had just given birth created a particularly complicated situation.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan reaffirm mutual defense pact after Iranian missile, drone strikes
According to the media wing of the Pakistan Army, “both leaders discussed the seriousness of the security situation arising from Iranian drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia."