Kushner Says Gaza Reconstruction Will Wait for Hamas Disarmament
Kushner also met Hamas officials on Sunday in a rare direct encounter as Washington seeks to move its Gaza plan forward.
Middle East
Israel and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Fragile Ceasefire
Israeli authorities confirmed that missiles had been launched from Iran and said air defense systems were activated to intercept incoming…
Support Grows in Congress for Bill Seeking to Restrict Arms Transfers to Israel
A legislation growing backing highlights a notable shift in the political debate surrounding U.S. arms transfers to Israel and Washington’s…
Israel and Lebanon Agree to Implement Ceasefire, Hopes Rise for Iran Deal
A previous ceasefire announced last month failed to halt fighting, with clashes continuing after Israel launched operations in Lebanon in…
Iran’s Internal Tensions in the Shadow of the Ceasefire
Thanks to its multi-layered political and military system, which has been intertwined with religious and ideological beliefs for decades, Iran…
Pakistan and Mediation Efforts: A New Regional Role or an Opportunist Move?
Pakistan’s initiative to find a solution to the crisis between the United States and Iran may be viewed through the…
Questioning the U.S.’ Superpower Status: What Does the Iran War Tell Us?
Today, Israel is the United States’ closest ally. You will not see Israel suffering the insults Trump directed at Europeans.
The Gulf Front of the War: From the Oasis of Prosperity to a Security Crisis
The Gulf states were disappointed by the failure of the security architecture, which had been based on the assumption that…
US Removes UN Expert Francesca Albanese From Sanctions List
The legal challenge against the sanctions was filed in February by Albanese’s husband and daughter, who is a U.S. citizen.
Drones Hit UAE and Saudi Arabia as Iran War Stalemate Deepens
Saudi Arabia and the UAE announced that its air defenses intercepted drones entering their airspace.
Diplomacy in the Shadow of War: What Does Pakistan Hope to Gain from Mediation?
At the center of media and diplomatic activity vis-a-vis the Iran War is Marshal Asim Munir, a military leader. Amid…
Trump Warns Patience with Iran Is Running Out after Talks with Xi
The White House said Trump and Xi agreed during their meetings that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to…
The Dynamics of Escalating Tensions on the Washington-Tehran Axis
Tehran is prepared to bear enormous economic and military costs rather than yield to US demands because simply surviving American…
Saudi Arabia Carried Out Covert Strikes on Iran During Widening Regional War
The reported strikes against Iran suggest Riyadh is adopting a more assertive military posture in response to direct attacks on…
Israel’s Violations of the Ceasefire: Iran and Lebanon
Just as Israel has pitted the US against Iran through its sustained campaign over the years, it does not wish…
Trump Rejects Iran’s Response to U.S. Proposal as Oil Prices Surge
Global oil prices climbed sharply Monday following Trump’s rejection of the Iranian terms, reflecting growing concern that shipping through the…
The Strait of Bab el-Mandeb in the Wake of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Yemen, a country situated in a strategic position overlooking the strait and serving as a stage for Iran’s sphere of…
Iran’s Economy Buckles Under Pressure as Millions Face Unemployment
Official data placed annual inflation in Iran at 72% in March, though prices for essential goods rose even faster, putting…
Iran-US Economic War: Global Markets Brace for Prolonged Crisis
The crisis has centered on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways through which a…
