West Asia ‘fraught with danger’ due to JCPOA-revival delay: former Qatari PM

Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani says the standstill on the talks, on top of Israel's insistence on obtaining weapons to attack Iran, 'may shake security and stability in our region'

Abandoning Afghanistan is dangerous for its neighbors

Despite the Taliban's many shortcomings, only a unified, multilateral approach to negotiating with and recognizing the Islamic Emirate will safeguard the borders of neighboring states.

Iran warns regional nations of danger posed by Israel

President Raisi claims that Israel is an ally to no-one in the region, highlighting human rights abuses by Israel against Palestinians

Security forces deployed to Saudi Arabia’s Qatif as anger mounts over mass execution

The execution of 81 detainees by the kingdom has been met by widespread condemnation

How British intelligence weaponizes the Sunni clergy class

For decades, London has financed, trained, and sought to influence Islamic scholars, Imams, and their pious followers. The UK's agenda is to mold Islamic influencers into promoting British narratives of the world.

Home demolitions in Jeddah leave residents destitute

Jeddah, the second-largest city in Saudi Arabia, is home to 4.5 million people and is an important economic hub

Israeli troops launch military raid on Jenin camp, face strong resistance

Israelis failed to arrest the father of the Palestinian man who carried out an attack on Israelis in the heart of Tel Aviv

Iran following Kazakhstan situation ‘closely’ as violent mass protests continue

The extreme violence of the situation in Kazakhstan has worried West Asian countries

Aoun’s trip to Qatar cannot change Lebanon’s fortunes; for that, he must look further east

Lebanese President Michel Aoun's trip to Qatar for help can only be a placebo for his country's woes. To jumpstart Lebanon's recovery, he needs to be prepared to realign with new regional actors.

Israel on fire: A legal slippery slope to national disintegration

A proposal to overhaul Israel's judicial system in favor of politicos has polarized the state, army, and populace, exposing Tel Aviv's security vulnerabilities as never before.

Mutiny among reservists threatens Israel’s military operations: Army chief

Security officials in Tel Aviv are reportedly also expressing concerns about 'resignations from full-time soldiers' over the government's planned judicial reforms

Tyranny on the waters: The UAE-Israeli occupation of Yemen’s Socotra Island

The transformation of Yemen’s strategically-located Socotra Island into an Emirati-Israeli military intelligence hub has raised concerns for the Ansarallah movement and its allies, significantly increasing the geopolitical stakes of the Yemen war.

Israeli army claims it killed Megiddo perpetrator, suspects Hezbollah

The Israeli military continues to investigate the details of an explosion from a new type of IED that occurred in northern Israeli two days ago

Mysterious bombing shakes Israeli security establishment

The explosive device that was planted on the side of the Route 65 highway in Megiddo has been described as very sophisticated in nature, and does not resemble those used by Palestinians in the occupied West Bank

Arab world hails Iran-Saudi reconciliation as Israeli leaders trade blame

While resistance leaders across West Asia celebrated the news, the Israeli government blamed the 'weakness' of former officials and of the current US government

Iran will not abandon Palestinian resistance: FM

Iran's support for the Palestinian cause has remained steady, even as Arab states have increased their cooperation with Israel in recent years

Iran issues several arrests in schoolgirls poisonings case

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that those responsible for the attack will receive 'no amnesty'

Khamenei calls poisoning of Iranian schoolgirls ‘unforgivable crime’ as cases surge

The mysterious cases, which started in November 2022, have been framed by western media as a 'revenge attack' on schoolgirls for last year's anti-government protests

Turkish elections: Can Erdogan maintain his grip on power?

The outcome of Turkiye’s upcoming vote could determine whether Ankara returns to a western-oriented foreign policy, or if Erdogan strengthens the country's autonomous direction.

Iraq repatriates over 500 refugees from Syria’s Al-Hawl camp

In 2022, 698 Iraqi families were evacuated from Al-Hawl camp with an estimated number of more than 3,080 people

US Congressman introduces legislation to end Syria occupation

The US military occupied strategic areas of Syria under the pretext of fighting ISIS, while hoping to maintain leverage against the Syrian government

In a US-China confrontation, West Asia will bow out

A significant increase in geopolitical and economic ties with China has offered West Asian states an alternative to the US, which has traditionally been the region's security guarantor.

Saudi Arabia to rake in interest from Yemen ‘support’ deposit

The loan will reportedly result in a significant increase of Yemen’s public debt, sparking widespread criticism

Internal divisions mar Netanyahu’s far-right government

Political divisions inside Israel's government are escalating in light of the exchange of accusations

Jordan’s Game of Thrones: Power struggle of the Hashemite family

The Jordanian monarchy is facing an uncertain future due to internal conflicts over which Queen's son will succeed to the throne. Amid ongoing public protests against corruption and economic decline, this royal power struggle could have regional geopolitical implications.

Amid Turkiye’s rubble lies Erdogan’s political fate

The full impact of the recent earthquake that hit both Turkiye and Syria has yet to be fully assessed, but the Turkish Republic has already sustained significant damage that could have long-lasting political effects.

IAEA director stresses urgency of resuming Iran nuclear talks

Grossi says diplomatic efforts to revive the JCPOA, 'is not at its best point,' but progress is 'not impossible'

Israel announces plans to build illegal settlement near besieged Gaza Strip

More than 600,000 Israelis live in over 230 settlements built since the 1967 Israeli occupation of the West Bank

French President Macron warns Netanyahu against judicial overhaul

President Macron told Netanyahu that Israel is moving away from ‘a common conception of democracy’

Lions’ Den strikes Israeli checkpoint in besieged Nablus

Such hit-and-run tactics are a common strategy used by the Lions' Den against Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank