Middle East Conflict
279 articles
The "Wall of Steel" Strategy: Can the US Blockade Outlast Iran's Economic Collapse?
As US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth promises an indefinite naval presence, Iran faces a spiraling domestic crisis of fue...
Siege in Qusra: When Military Blockades Halt Humanitarian Aid
Activists were turned away by the Israeli military as three Palestinian families faced a week-long siege by settlers in ...
Strait of Hormuz Piracy and the Kushner Mission: A Middle East at the Breaking Point
As drone attacks strike ADNOC tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a high-level diplomatic mission led by Jared Kushner prep...
Kabul’s Dual Reality: Celebrating Five Years of Taliban Rule Amidst Global Isolation
As flag vendors and murals fill the streets of Kabul, the Taliban marks five years in power by highlighting stability wh...
UAE Accuses Iran of Drone Strikes on ADNOC Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Drone attacks on Abu Dhabi-owned vessels spark fresh accusations of piracy and economic coercion in the Persian Gulf.
West Bank Crisis: The Dual Pressure of Settler Violence and State Demolitions
As Israeli authorities approve thousands of new settlement units, Palestinian residents face a pincer movement of physic...
US Naval Blockade of Iran: A Long-Term Strategy or a Global Economic Risk?
With shipping in the Strait of Hormuz hitting record lows, the US signals it will maintain a naval presence indefinitely...
Houthi 'Double Tap' Missile Strike in Bab el-Mandeb Kills Six
A lethal sequence of ballistic missile attacks targeting both a commercial ship and its rescuers has claimed six lives i...
Beyond the Apology: The Gaza Tribunal’s Charge of UK Complicity
An independent inquiry led by Jeremy Corbyn accuses the UK of enabling genocide, leaving the government's response under...
How Mossad Mapped Iran's Fordow Before the 2025 U.S. Air Strikes
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen reveals that Israeli spies repeatedly toured the Fordow nuclear site, providing the inte...
Maritime Warfare Escalates: Houthi Strikes and US Naval Blockades
Deadly missile attacks in the Bab el-Mandeb and US naval action in the Gulf of Oman signal a dangerous new chapter in Mi...
The NILI Unit: Inside Israel's High-Tech Hunt for October 7 Culprits
A new joint task force between the IDF and Shin Bet is leveraging AI and a massive database to track down thousands of t...
The Hormuz Toll: Is the US Prepared to Pay Iran for Maritime Passage?
A strategic waterway becomes a bargaining chip as the Trump administration faces a costly dilemma in the Middle East.
Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Gaza Plan as Iran Reshuffles Security Leadership
Israel dismisses a 15-point peace proposal for Gaza, while Tehran reorganizes its security council and issues a list of ...
The $136 Billion Toll: Iran’s Massive Demands in the Strait of Hormuz
As oil prices settle at $75, Tehran is leveraging the Strait of Hormuz to demand sanctions relief and a controversial 7%...
Tehran’s High-Stakes Gamble: The Demands Threatening Global Oil Flows
Iran is leveraging its control over the Strait of Hormuz to demand massive US concessions, including sanctions relief an...
Israel Targets Jewish American Volunteers with Travel Permit Revocations
Israeli authorities have revoked the entry permits of several Jewish American activists in the West Bank, signaling a cr...
Iran Demands 7% Toll and US Withdrawal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Tehran's maximalist conditions for maritime passage clash with a proposed Iran-Oman shipping corridor.
The Strait of Hormuz Standoff: Iran’s Demands and the Search for a Shipping Solution
As Tehran demands the end of sanctions and US military withdrawal, Washington seeks a "traffic scheme" to stabilize the ...
Beirut's Diplomatic Tightrope: The Detention of Maj. Gen. Adel Issa
The detention of Maj. Gen. Adel Issa marks a potential turning point in how Lebanon handles high-ranking officials from ...
The Mecca Triad: A New Security Axis for Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan
Three major powers form a collective defense alliance in Mecca to counter regional instability and maritime threats.
The Bab el Mandeb Siege: Houthi Strikes Threaten 12% of Global Trade
As Houthi rebels intensify attacks on Saudi-linked vessels, the strategic Bab el Mandeb strait faces a crisis that could...
Strikes in Tebnine Clash with Diplomatic Efforts in Rome
One dead and 11 wounded in southern Lebanon as officials attempt to bridge the gap between Hezbollah disarmament and Isr...
The Hormuz Gamble: Trump Races to Stabilize Global Fuel Markets
A potential Wednesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz offers a glimmer of hope as the U.S. struggles with missil...
The Gaza Deadlock: Why Trump’s 15-Point Roadmap Faces a Reality Check
Despite the Board of Peace's ambitious 15-point plan, the fundamental standoff between Netanyahu and Hamas leaves the ro...
The Hormuz Split: Can an Iranian-Omani Transit Deal Bypass a U.S. Blockade?
A proposed maritime arrangement could restore energy flow through the Strait of Hormuz, but Washington's opposition to I...
Gaza City Holds Mass Funeral for 100+ Victims of 2023 Sabra Strike
A recent ceasefire has allowed families in Gaza City to recover and bury over 100 victims from a devastating 2023 Israel...
Trump’s 'New Deal' Faces Reality Check Amid Strait of Hormuz Attack
While President Trump claims a diplomatic breakthrough is imminent, a vessel strike near Oman and conflicting reports fr...
Beyond the Rhetoric: Trump’s Iran Claims and the Expanding Middle East Conflict
As the House passes a war powers resolution, analysts argue President Trump is using diplomatic claims to mask a rapidly...
Beyond the Status Quo: Iran and Oman's New Maritime Gambit
Tehran is moving to formalize control over the Strait of Hormuz through new fees and routes, bypassing direct talks with...