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Drone Hits Oil Field in Iraq's Kurdistan for Second Day

A drone loaded with explosives struck an oil field in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region on Thursday, Kurdish forces said -- the second attack in two days on the Norwegian-operated site. "At 10:55 am (0755 GMT) a new attack by an explosives-laden drone hit" the DNO-operated Tawke field in Zakho disrict, Kurdistan's counterterrorism services ...

The Unfinished Wars

The regional political scene is quite treacherous, as it conveys misleading signals regarding the outcomes of the ongoing wars in the greater Middle East. American diplomacy remains evasive regarding these wars and their prospects. This uncertainty complicates international relations and makes it challenging for global powers to formulate coherent ...

The State vs. Hezbollah: Avoiding a Repeat of the Munich Agreement Mistake

This chapter in Europe’s history, on the eve of World War II, is familiar to most. It’s often held up as a textbook case of the risks of trying to appease an adversary who, from the outset, had embraced an uncompromisingly aggressive stance — regardless of the concessions offered. The reference is unmistakable: the infamous Munich Agreement ...

Mysterious Death of Khamenei’s Representative at 'Thar Allah Headquarters'

Official Iranian media outlets, including Iran International, reported the death of Ali Taeb, the personal representative of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the “Thar Allah Headquarters,” without disclosing the circumstances of his death. This lack of detail sparked numerous questions regarding the conditions surrounding his passing, according ...

From Nasser to Khamenei: The End of Resistance Politics in the Middle East

For decades, the Palestinian cause served as both a rallying banner and a political tool, used by leaders from Cairo to Tehran not always to uplift Palestinians, but to build empires. Radicalism on the Palestinian issue was once a measure of legitimacy for Middle Eastern leaders. Now, something is shifting. With Arab states striking deals with ...

How Lebanon Missed Its Future While Syria Negotiates Its Own

I have always believed that geography makes history. But in the Middle East, history tends to repeat itself with a sectarian accent and a militia soundtrack. And this is tragically evident in Lebanon, a country that once had everything, and today, has nothing but memory and myth. While the world watches US envoy Tom Barrack shuttle between ...

Saudi Arabia and Iran Hold Talks After Tehran’s Truce With Israel

Iran's foreign minister has held talks with Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, the Saudi foreign ministry said, two weeks after a ceasefire between regional rivals Iran and Israel began. Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman said his country hoped the truce would contribute to regional stability, and emphasised Riyadh's position "in ...

MBS Receives Araghchi to Discuss Regional Stability and Ceasefire Efforts

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Tuesday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his accompanying delegation at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to address them. The ...

Iran President Faces Backlash Over 'Soft' US Stance

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian came under fire Tuesday after voicing support for renewed talks with the United States, with critics accusing him of being "too soft" in the wake of last month's attacks on the country. The backlash followed the release of an interview with US media personality Tucker Carlson, in which Pezeshkian said Iran had ...

Is Iran’s Economy on the Brink?

The war may be over in Iran, the missiles silenced — but another battle rages on: the economy. After decades under crippling sanctions, battered by soaring inflation and a plunging currency, Tehran is still holding on. But for how long? While the military front has quieted, the economic one remains on high alert. For years, the Islamic Republic ...

Netanyahu’s Washington Visit: Navigating Middle East Issues

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Washington this Monday for his third meeting at the White House with Donald Trump in just six months. Against the backdrop of a fragile truce with Iran, ongoing conflict in Gaza, and indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Doha under Qatari mediation, this visit could significantly ...