The harrowing siege of Madaya, one of the darkest episodes in the Syrian civil war, epitomizes the Assad regime’s scorched-earth strategy during the conflict. From 2015...
The recent US airstrikes on Houthi-controlled facilities in Yemen mark a sharp escalation in the broader conflict in the Middle East. Targeting missile storage and command...
President-elect Donald Trump’s calls to end the Gaza conflict quickly have introduced a new dynamic to an already fraught situation in the Middle East. His rhetoric,...
Reports reveal young African workers lured under false pretenses to Russian factories producing drones for Ukraine’s battlefield, exposing deep ethical and geopolitical concerns. Allegations of exploitation...
Tehran’s introspection following the collapse of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria reflects the Iranian leadership’s preoccupation with ensuring its own survival amid mounting internal and external...
The reported buildup of Turkish military forces near Kobani, a Kurdish-majority city along the Syria-Turkey border, marks a dangerous turning point in the already volatile Syrian...
Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ascent signals a generational shift, but will it drive transformation or perpetuate conflict? Ahmed al-Sharaa, better known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has emerged as...
Advanced combat tactics and cutting-edge technology dismantle Tehran’s missile shield. Israel’s F-35 stealth fighters have long dominated in lower-intensity conflicts, but their recent mission against Iran’s...
The fall of Damascus has brought a seismic shift to the Middle East, dismantling Iran’s carefully cultivated axis of influence while introducing a new and potentially...
The apparent disbandment and retreat of the Fatemiyoun Brigade (Afghan Shiite fighters) and Zainebiyoun Brigade (Pakistani Shiite fighters) mark a significant blow to Iran’s regional proxy...
Amman on Edge as Syrian Power Vacuum and Iranian Influence Threaten Kingdom’s Stability The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has sent shockwaves through neighboring...
Potential military action signals a stark departure from past U.S. policy on Iran. The Wall Street Journal’s report on the Trump administration’s consideration of preemptive strikes...
Israel’s counterintelligence thwarts Iranian recruitment of Jewish citizens in unprecedented espionage infiltration. Israel has dismantled an extensive Iranian espionage network that infiltrated its ranks, involving nearly...
Preparing for rising threats from the China-Iran-Russia-North Korea axis ahead of Trump’s return to the White House President Joe Biden has approved a classified national security...
Examining the geopolitical motives behind Iran, Turkey, and Qatar’s rhetoric against Israeli actions in Syria Iran and Turkey’s vocal denunciation of Israel’s actions in Syria is...
As Assad’s regime faces collapse, Iran’s influence across the Middle East unravels. For decades, Iran’s “Shia Crescent” has symbolized its ambition to expand influence across the...
How Qatar’s Influence Surges Across the Middle East Amid Assad’s Collapse and Tehran’s Diminishing Role. The dramatic fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad marks a seismic...
Iranian outpost ransacked as Assad government collapses; regional implications mount. Rebels seized control of Damascus and stormed the Iranian Embassy, which appeared abandoned amid the chaos....
Rebels sweep through Damascus, toppling Assad’s government after five decades of family rule; regional stability hangs in the balance. In a historic turn of events, Syrian...
Donald Trump’s statement on X regarding the Syrian conflict reflects his characteristic “America First” stance, emphasizing non-interventionism. His post highlights the remarkable progress of opposition forces,...
Iran-Funded Hezbollah Expands Influence Across Latin America, Posing Threats to US and Regional Security. The pervasive spread of Hezbollah-backed terrorism in Latin America is a growing...
Assad’s weakening grip reignites Syria’s civil war, forcing Israel into a complex geopolitical gamble. The Syrian civil war, rekindled with a surprising rebel offensive on Aleppo,...
Tehran accelerates uranium enrichment, alarming Western powers and risking global conflict. Iran’s decision to accelerate uranium enrichment to 60% purity has raised alarm bells in the...
The deployment of US forces in Syria highlights a multifaceted mission that balances counterterrorism efforts against ISIS with navigating the broader regional tensions. Officially, the US...
Arms sales by the world’s 100 largest defense companies saw significant growth last year, driven by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and rising tensions in...
The swift and surprising capture of Aleppo by Syrian rebels last week marks a significant turn in the ongoing instability of the Middle East. Once a...
As the conflict between Israel and Iran simmers, Iraq finds itself at a crossroads. Its Shia leadership is striving to shield the country from becoming another...
The Syrian regime, long propped up by the strategic partnership of Iran and Russia, is teetering on the brink of losing Aleppo, a city that symbolizes...
The United States has voiced alarm over Iran’s decision to intensify its nuclear activities, according to a State Department spokesperson who spoke with VOA Persian. Washington...
Israel’s Cabinet approved a U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah on Tuesday evening, marking a critical step toward de-escalating tensions along the Israeli-Lebanese border. The deal, approved...
A provocative call from Iranian lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian for a shift in Tehran’s nuclear policy has ignited debate both within Iran and across the region. Nabavian,...
As Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade blows in southern Lebanon, hopes for a cease-fire persist amid heightened violence and contradictory signals from both sides. While...
Despite Israel’s ongoing offensives against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza, neither group has been critically weakened, according to Brett Holmgren, acting director of the...
Iran’s recent quietness on its threatened “retaliation” against Israel raises questions about the motivations behind its rhetoric and the possible shifts in strategy as regional dynamics...
As the U.S. presidential race intensifies, concerns over foreign influence have resurfaced, with particular attention on Iran’s recent actions to sway American voters. Through a combination...
As hostilities intensify across multiple Middle Eastern fronts, casualties continue to mount. Fighting on Thursday claimed lives in Israel, Lebanon, the West Bank, and Gaza. In...
Naim Kassem, recently named Hezbollah’s new leader after Hassan Nasrallah’s reported death in an Israeli airstrike, has affirmed that Hezbollah will persist in fighting Israel until...
In a large-scale military operation, Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) executed a calculated aerial assault targeting specific Iranian military sites. Over 100 aircraft, including advanced F-35 “Adir”...
Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, United Nations Security Council members on Monday called for both nations to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation following...
Israel’s recent airstrikes against Iran mark a significant shift in the longstanding tension between the two regional powers, setting the stage for a potentially new norm...
Israel has declared its recent airstrikes on Iranian military targets a success, claiming to have neutralized missile manufacturing sites and aerial defense systems in Iran as...
Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s latest diplomatic push in the Middle East marks a high-stakes effort to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza conflict. Meeting...
U.S. intelligence officials have warned of increasing efforts by foreign adversaries, particularly Russia, Iran, and China, to sow discord and potentially incite violence. The declassified assessment...
The United States has imposed new trade restrictions on more than two dozen companies and entities, citing their involvement in supporting weapons and drone programs in...
The collapse of Iran’s regional influence, catalyzed by Israel’s recent military operations, marks a profound shift in the Middle East’s political landscape. A series of strikes...
The U.S. is currently investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents related to Israel’s plans for a potential military response to Iran, following an October 1...
On Saturday, tensions escalated across multiple fronts as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence was targeted by a drone attack, while intense airstrikes in Gaza claimed...
The reported death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar marks a significant turning point in the Gaza conflict, offering both hope and peril. On one hand, the...
The Israeli military is investigating whether a recent operation in Gaza may have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, following the elimination of three militants in the...
Maher al-Assad, the younger brother of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has long been an enigmatic yet influential figure within Syria’s power structure. As commander of the...