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Caught Between Missiles and Militias: Iraq Struggles Under Regional Strain

As Israeli airstrikes and Iranian missile launches intensify across the Middle East, Iraq finds itself trapped in a precarious position amid a mounting diplomatic and military storm. Still fragile after decades of conflict, the country’s geographic and strategic location leaves it exposed to the escalating rivalry between two powerful regional ...

Day 6: Israel Strikes Key Iranian Sites, Tehran Fires Hypersonic Missiles

The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its sixth consecutive day on Wednesday with no sign of de-escalation, as both countries exchanged fresh missile strikes overnight. Israeli warplanes targeted several high-value sites in and around Tehran, while Iran responded by launching hypersonic missiles toward Tel Aviv and warning Israeli civilians ...

Nuclear Flashpoint: Understanding the NPT in Today’s Geopolitical Climate

As Israeli strikes on Iranian targets intensify, Tehran is now threatening to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) – a cornerstone of the global nuclear order signed over half a century ago, yet still at the heart of today’s regional tensions. A Treaty Born in the Shadow of the Bomb The NPT was signed in ...

Fordow: Deep Inside Iran’s Nuclear Core

Deep in the Iranian mountains, near the holy city of Qom, lies one of the most heavily guarded nuclear facilities in the world: the Fordow uranium enrichment site, a pivotal hub of Iran’s nuclear program. Shielded by the Mountain Buried nearly 90 meters beneath solid rock, the Fordow facility symbolizes Tehran’s nuclear determination and ...

Cyberattack Hits State-Owned Bank in Iran

One of Iran’s major banks, Bank Sepah, was targeted by a cyberattack on Tuesday amid escalating military tensions between Iran and Israel, according to the Fars news agency, as reported by the Times of Israel. “An hour ago, a cyberattack targeted the infrastructure of Bank Sepah, causing disruptions to the bank’s online services,” Fars ...

Iran’s Formidable Arsenal… and Its Logistical Weaknesses

The Middle East is once again engulfed in a major military confrontation between Israel and Iran. In a calculated display of force, Tehran has mobilized a significant portion of its extensive ballistic missile arsenal, aiming to project strength and deterrence. Yet beneath this formidable stockpile lies a structural vulnerability, one that exposes ...

The Resistance Axis: More Fragile Than It Seems

A few months ago, a political activist mockingly coined the term “Rice Pudding Axis” to describe the so-called obstructionist axis, after a major part of it collapsed in Lebanon following Hezbollah’s military failure and eventual capitulation. Unable to hold its ground, the group was forced to sign a humiliating agreement that effectively ...

France Shuts Israeli Weapons Booths at Paris Air Show

Geopolitical tensions roiled the opening of the Paris Air Show on Monday as French authorities sealed off Israeli weapons industry booths amid the conflicts in Iran and Gaza, a move that Israel condemned as "outrageous." The decision added drama to the major aerospace industry event, which was already under the shadow of last week's ...

How Much Damage has Israel Inflicted on Iran's Nuclear Programme?

Israel's strikes on Iran have targeted several of its nuclear facilities, as it claims the Islamic republic is seeking to develop nuclear weapons -- an accusation Tehran denies. Experts told AFP that while the attacks have caused some damage to Iran's nuclear programme, they are unlikely to have delivered a fatal blow. Here is an update on ...

China Urges Iran, Israel to 'Immediately' Take Steps to Cool Tensions

China urged Iran and Israel to "immediately" take steps to reduce tensions on Monday after Tehran unleashed a barrage of missile strikes on Israeli cities and Israel struck military targets deep inside Iran. "We urge all parties to immediately take measures to cool down the tensions, prevent the region from falling into greater turmoil, and ...