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Friday, September 4, 2026

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From Tehran to Baghdad: How Hammam Hamoudi Became an Iranian Power Broker

From Tehran to Baghdad: How Hammam Hamoudi Became an Iranian Power Broker

10 hours ago

The choice of Iraqi Shiite leader Hammam Hamoudi as a “link” between Iran and Iraq was no passing development, given that he belongs to a generation of Shiite leaders whose political and organizational careers were shaped in Iran before they returned to Baghdad after Saddam Hussein’s regime fell in 2003.

A Divided Army Faces the Houthis: Can Yemen Withstand an All–Out War?

A Divided Army Faces the Houthis: Can Yemen Withstand an All–Out War?

a day ago

What is happening in Yemen today is an actual war being fought across multiple fronts, on land, at sea, and in the air, yet it remains an undeclared war among the parties to the conflict.

With Israeli Intelligence, Is the UAE Dragging Gulf States Into a Confrontation With Iran?

With Israeli Intelligence, Is the UAE Dragging Gulf States Into a Confrontation With Iran?

a month ago

Since the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran erupted in late February 2026, followed by Iranian strikes on American bases across the Gulf, Western intelligence leaks and media reports have repeatedly pointed to an Emirati role in coordinating with “Israel.”

How the War on Iran Reignited the Debate Over U.S. Bases in Jordan

How the War on Iran Reignited the Debate Over U.S. Bases in Jordan

a month ago

A petition by a group of prominent Jordanian political figures calling for the removal of foreign troops from Jordan continues to fuel fierce debate.

'A Badge of Shame': Why al-Zaidi's Washington Trip Infuriated Iran

'A Badge of Shame': Why al-Zaidi's Washington Trip Infuriated Iran

a month ago

Just days after Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi returned from a 5-day official visit to the U.S. where he met Trump and signed dozens of economic agreements, Ali Akbar Velayati, the Iranian supreme leader's senior adviser on international affairs, denounced the trip as "a badge of shame."

Pickaxe Mountain: The Nuclear Fortress That Could Decide the U.S. War on Iran

Pickaxe Mountain: The Nuclear Fortress That Could Decide the U.S. War on Iran

a month ago

Trump has thrust one of Iran's most secretive nuclear sites into the center of his war on the country after warning on July 14, 2026, that the U.S. could destroy Pickaxe Mountain, saying U.S. forces were closely monitoring the site and warning that it could soon become a military target.

Yemen at a Crossroads: As Saudi Arabia and the Houthis Prepare, What Comes Next?

Yemen at a Crossroads: As Saudi Arabia and the Houthis Prepare, What Comes Next?

a month ago

Field movements suggest that Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s internationally recognized government are raising their level of preparedness for a possible new round of fighting against the Houthis, amid growing U.S. political and military support.

From the Kurdish Card to Naval Power: How Washington Is Shifting Its Strategy Against Iran

From the Kurdish Card to Naval Power: How Washington Is Shifting Its Strategy Against Iran

a month ago

As a new wave of U.S. strikes on Iran intensifies, Donald Trump has once again hinted at what could be described as the “Kurdish card,” without naming it directly.

Al-Zaidi's Pledge to Trump: A Defining Test for the Future of Iraq's Militias

Al-Zaidi's Pledge to Trump: A Defining Test for the Future of Iraq's Militias

a month ago

Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi has placed himself at the center of a high-stakes political and security test after pledging to President Donald Trump that he would disarm the country's militias and dismantle what is known as the "resistance" within two months.

Breaking the Air Blockade: Iranian Plane Redraws the Rules of the Yemen Conflict

Breaking the Air Blockade: Iranian Plane Redraws the Rules of the Yemen Conflict

2 months ago

The crisis triggered by Iran's second aircraft breaching the air blockade over areas controlled by the Houthis has rapidly escalated beyond a dispute over airspace management and Yemeni sovereignty, becoming one of the most serious flashpoints since the 2022 ceasefire began.

Renewed War: Why Did Trump Order a Strike on Iran?

Renewed War: Why Did Trump Order a Strike on Iran?

2 months ago

Tuesday night into Wednesday saw the worst exchange of strikes between the U.S. and Iran since the deal - known as a memorandum of understanding - was signed on 17 June.

Why Did Khamenei’s Funeral Turn into a Political Event That Transcended Iran’s Borders?

Why Did Khamenei’s Funeral Turn into a Political Event That Transcended Iran’s Borders?

2 months ago

Iran commemorated the anniversary of Khamenei's death with week-long funeral and mourning ceremonies in five cities across Iran and Iraq, with millions of mourners participating.

‘America First’ Meets ‘Israel First’ : How War on Iran Is Redrawing a Historic Alliance

‘America First’ Meets ‘Israel First’ : How War on Iran Is Redrawing a Historic Alliance

2 months ago

The U.S.-Iran deal is more than the end of "a military confrontation;" it is a reminder that Washington’s ability to dictate regional outcomes is no longer as unquestioned as it once was.

Proxies and Missiles Overlooked: Why the Trump–Iran Deal Doesn't Dispel Gulf Concerns

Proxies and Missiles Overlooked: Why the Trump–Iran Deal Doesn't Dispel Gulf Concerns

2 months ago

While Gulf capitals welcomed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire as a chance to ease tensions, their statements showed they see it not as the end of the crisis, but as a test of Iran’s regional behavior amid fears their security concerns could be sidelined.

After 60 Days of Calm, Why Are Missiles Flying Again Between Tehran and Tel Aviv?

After 60 Days of Calm, Why Are Missiles Flying Again Between Tehran and Tel Aviv?

3 months ago

Just 60 days after a ceasefire took effect, Iran and the Israeli Occupation returned to exchanging military strikes in a brief but consequential confrontation that lasted roughly 14 hours, once again raising questions about the fragility of the truce.

A Complex Landscape: Who Is Hindering Lebanon–Israeli Occupation Ceasefire Agreement?

A Complex Landscape: Who Is Hindering Lebanon–Israeli Occupation Ceasefire Agreement?

3 months ago

While U.S. efforts accelerate to impose a lasting settlement between Lebanon and the Israeli Occupation after months of war and mutual escalation, developments on the ground appear to be moving in the exact opposite direction.

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