Category: 1. Iran

Why it matters:

Yemen’s continued popular commitment to the Palestinian cause at a time of intensified regional tensions send a clear political and symbolic message against Israeli actions and international silence in the…

Why it matters:

The talks signal Iran’s readiness for principled diplomacy while firmly conditioning progress on respect for Iran’s rights, interests, and sovereign decision-making.

The big picture:

Held in Oman’s…

The family of Iranian bodybuilder Mehdi Chooghadi says he was shot by security forces on January 9 in the city of Shahreza amid a crackdown on nationwide protests. Chooghadi’s wounds indicated he was shot from behind after a large crowd had…

While Iran’s foreign minister is right now visiting Oman for bilateral talks with the United States, in Tehran’s calculus, negotiations now promise steady erosion. War, by contrast, offers a chance – however risky – to reset the balance.

An explosion took place during Friday prayers in the Tarlai area of Islamabad, resulting in 31 deaths and more than 169 injuries, according to the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad. 

Following the incident, an emergency was declared at hospitals…

BEIRUT— As tensions continue to rise across West Asia, Lebanon’s political scene is increasingly shaped not by its internal files, but by the shadow of a wider regional confrontation. 

At the heart of this moment lies the prospect of a…