Middle east news
Iranian protests create a short window for change - opinion
As Iran’s regime escalates repression, the 2026 uprising exposes the limits of containment and opens an opportunity for decisive change.
Iranians trust Reza Pahlavi more than the regime’s 'moderates' - opinion
Why Washington shifts from Syria’s Kurds to Sharaa - opinion
Iranian feminists understood the revolution better than Europe’s intellectuals - opinion
Is France contributing to ongoing problems in the Middle East? - opinion
In the 1920s, France disrupted peace and stability in the Middle East through its assault on Syria.
From fantasy to reality: The vision of an Israel-Iraq highway – opinion
More regional connections mean lower costs, greater economic equity, and less vulnerability to supply chain disruptions —outcomes of enormous importance to US national security in a multi-polar world
The fall of Assad does not mean Syria, the Middle East is a safer place - opinion
It’s not a safer place: Syria and the Mideast after Assad’s fall from power.
Israel’s frenzied reality: When destroying an enemy navy isn’t the top news story - analysis
This astounding military achievement was relegated to a secondary headline. It was just one more story in a news cycle overflowing with drama.
San Francisco Hillel building defaced with 'Khaybar' graffiti
"This incident is a reminder that our work to counter antisemitism on college campuses is far from over," the ADL's Marc Levine said in a statement.
'Any sane country would do this': Bennett denies IDF advance on Damascus, outlines defensive needs
"Time will tell, but Al-Qaeda and Al-Nusra alumni don’t strike me as reasonable,” Bennett said.
Syrian mission to UN to continue work after regime exit, calls for Israel's withdrawal
The UN has called Israel's role in taking over the buffer zone a violation of a 1974 ceasefire agreement between Israel and Syria.
IDF dismantles Hamas underground terror tunnel in northern Gaza
The operation is believed to have significantly disrupted Hamas's terror capabilities in the region.
Will Iranian-backed militias in Iraq march to Syria? Orders awaited - analysis
Moving Iraqi militias into Syria would be Iran’s way of both preventing spillover and adding fuel to the fire.
Saudi Arabia abandons pursuit of US defense treaty over Israel stalemate
Riyadh wants Israel to first commit to Palestinian statehood
