Saudi Arabia quells dissent inside the United States: Report

Saudi Arabia, a key ally of the US and Israel, holds one of the poorest human rights records in the world for several decades

United Nations urged to renew mandate of Yemen war crimes investigation team

Organizations says the decision by UN Human Rights Council to not renew the war crimes investigation mandate will increase the impunity of the Saudi-led war on Yemen

The kingdom’s tough choices: between MbS and a hard place

If Saudi Arabia does not choose between sweeping internal reforms or an ambitious external agenda, its ruling dynasty may be in peril. Riyadh's dwindling resources cannot sustain both.

Russia chides EU big three for dissolving INSTEX trade mechanism for Iran

After Germany, the UK, and France shut down INSTEX, Iran blasted their 'absolute failure to be financially independent from the US'

Western allies join US-led anti-Iran drone task force

Task Force 59 has conducted exercises with Saudi Arabia, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Egypt, and Qatar and operates out of bases in Bahrain and Jordan

Iran: Former high-ranking official sentenced to death on espionage charges

Iran’s intelligence ministry described Akbari as “one of the most important agents” of MI6

IRGC arrests seven riot leaders linked with UK intelligence services

The IRGC's intelligence agency is currently identifying other members of this network that are operating both inside and outside the country

UAE uses Israeli technology for personal device spying

Advanced Israeli spyware has been implicated in human rights violations and interstate espionage in dozens of countries

UK doubles down on military alliance with Saudi Arabia

British arms manufacturers are seeking increased cooperation with Saudi Arabia, despite the atrocities committed in Yemen

Activists force UK government to cancel major Israeli defense contracts

The UK government awarded the contracts to Elbit following the performance of their weapons systems against Palestinians

Israel calls on world leaders to oppose ICJ opinion on occupation

In the coming weeks, the resolution has to be voted on for a second time by the plenary of the General Assembly

Ansarallah drone operation targets foreign tanker in Hadhramaut

The operation coincided with the US ambassador’s visit to Hadhramaut province, where he met with officials in the Saudi-backed government

Journalists in the firing line

Discrediting journalists who buck the dominant narratives of corporate media is becoming a cottage industry. Last week, it was my turn.

Iran summons UK, Norwegian ambassadors amid anti-government riots

According to state television, 41 people have died since the start of the protests one week ago

Ukraine: Somewhere between Afghanization and Syrianization

Ukraine is finished as a nation - neither side will rest in this war. The only question is whether it will be an Afghan or Syrian style finale.

UK-funded prisons in Syria under scrutiny for disappearance of young children

The UK has been accused of funding Kurdish-run, mass arbitrary detention centers that host hundreds of foreign children, many of whom are unaccounted for

Lebanese and US navies kick off exercise ‘Resolute Union’ 2022

The US ministry of defense launches a new maritime drill with the Lebanese army in a bid to deepen ties and ensure a continued cooperation between the two allies

Religious Iranian song goes viral, uniting Muslims across West Asia

Videos of thousands of children performing 'Salam, Farmandeh' sparked an unprecedented social phenomenon across Muslim countries and communities in West Asia and beyond

Saudi-led coalition bombing injures nine women in Saada province

The international community has been accused of ignoring the Yemeni atrocities committed by the Saudi-led coalition

Iran slams UK disinformation about missile program

Iranian ambassador to London rejects British statement on Iranian missiles; calls out UK hypocrisy.

Iran’s top nuclear negotiator will head to Europe this week as Tehran reaffirms demands for US guarantees over JCPOA

The news comes just 21 days before Iranian officials return to Vienna to resume talks to revive the Obama-era nuclear deal

Crisis-hit Jordan faces an uncertain future

Jordan faces a profound economic crisis, with corruption at the top and unreliable allies in the region. The country will either have to forge an entirely new direction or face a crisis of legitimacy at its core.

Britain’s Secret Propaganda War in Lebanon

Leaks show UK Foreign Office directed influence operations targeting Lebanese youth and civil society to shape the direction of mass protests in service of British interests.

No reason to believe Iran was involved in Mercer Street attack: Russian official

Iran fires back against "baseless" accusations by the US and UK governments

US and UK officials accuse Iran of orchestrating attack on Israeli oil tanker

British and American officials say it is "highly likely" Tehran is at fault

Saudi Arabia to reopen consulate in Damascus

After playing a key role in the US-led war to topple the Syrian government, Saudi Arabia reversed course and will re-open its embassy in Damascus 12 years after the start of the war

US and Saudi policies diverge over Yemen

Riyadh wants to exit its Yemen quagmire and is willing to end the siege on Ansarallah-controlled areas. Washington will have none of that, and is sabotaging a Saudi-Yemeni peace deal.

Saudi Arabia sets conditions for normalization with Israel: Report

The kingdom has asked for help developing a 'civilian nuclear program' and fewer restrictions on arms purchases from the US

Saudi Arabia deposits $5bn to central bank of Turkiye

The kingdom's minister of finance disclosed that the deposit will occur in December 2023

Syrian quake triggers Arab debate on defying US sanctions

The recent earthquake in Syria has opened up opportunities for Arab states to reconcile with Syria. But will those with US leverage - like the UAE and Saudi Arabia - be willing to take the ultimate friendship test and bypass Washington's sanctions?