Syria marks its presence at the International Army Games’ Tank Biathlon’

Syria shows its over ten years of experience in war at the International Military Games

Ancient looted Gilgamesh tablet finally returns to Iraq

Iraq has recovered 18,000 stolen artefacts, 17,899 of which were found in the US

US restricts Israeli dual-citizens from piloting F-35 jets: Report

The decision represents a longstanding US concern that sensitive information could make its way from Israel to China

The Huseynyun: Iran’s challenge in forming a ‘Hezbollah of the Caucasus’

Azerbaijan’s Huseynyun is the least known of all Shia resistance factions backed by Iran, but its profile is growing.

Israel passes $2.9 billion supplemental defense budget in military threat against Iran

Over recent weeks, Israeli officials have also been pushing for western powers to end sanctions-removal talks with the Islamic Republic

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unveil new weapons on second day of five-day military drills

The drills aim to increase the capacity of the IRGC to defend the country from external aggressors

The Iran-Azerbaijan gas swap deal: Has Tehran’s tough posturing paid off?

The Turkish-supported gas swap deal is not so much a capitulation as a calculated concession from Azerbaijan, which now acknowledges its relationship with Israel as an Iranian red line.

Iran kicks off military drills in the Gulf of Oman just days after confrontation with US navy

According to officials, the drills hope to safeguard regional stability

Putin’s ‘civilizational’ speech frames conflict between east and west

In his Federal Assembly address, President Putin emphasized that Russia is not only an independent nation-state but also a distinct civilization with its own identity, which is in conflict and actively opposes the values of 'western civilization.'

Turkiye threatens Greece over Aegean Sea dispute

President Erdogan has previously affirmed that Ankara will not refrain from defending its interests against Greece

‘Peaceful modernization’: China’s offering to the Global South

Xi Jinping just offered the Global South a stark alternative to decades of western diktats, war, and economic duress. 'Peaceful modernization' will establish sovereignty, economy, and independence for the world's struggling states

Turkey summons Greek envoy over armed presence on disputed Aegean islands

Ankara insists these islands must remain demilitarized in line with international law

UK citizen sentenced for stealing Iraqi relics will be released from prison

James Fitton was charged under a 2002 law which calls for the death penalty if the accused is found guilty of 'intentionally taking or trying to take out of Iraq an antiquity'

Iraq withdraws from regional sports event after Turkish attacks

The city of Zakho was subjected to artillery shelling on 20 July by Turkish forces, resulting in the deaths of nine civilians and the injury of 23 other civilians

Iran in South Caucasus: Turning losses into wins

Determined not to be cut out of the South Caucasus, Iran is forging strategic ties with both Baku and Yerevan

Iraqi court sentences UK citizen to 15 years in prison

James Fitton could have faced the death penalty for attempting to smuggle ancient relics out of the country

Russia launches airstrikes on Syrian-Turkish border as Moscow reaffirms support for Damascus

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the Kremlin will support Damascus 'in its efforts to regain the territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic'

Lebanon must drill for energy resources to halt crisis: Hezbollah leader

The resistance leader called for all political groups in Lebanon to cooperate with the aim of overcoming the crisis

UK, German citizens accused of smuggling relics testify in Iraq

The two tourists may face the death penalty after dozens of antiquities were discovered in their luggage at Baghdad airport

British, German citizens face death penalty in Iraq for smuggling antiquities

Thousands of ancient artifacts were looted from Iraq during the two western invasions of the country

Saudi-appointed council represents occupiers, not Yemenis: Ansarallah official

Ansarallah referred to the head of the unelected presidential council as 'America's man'

US ousts Imran Khan but his revolutionary narrative endures

Washington has reactivated old cronies in Islamabad to unseat PM Imran Khan, but the latter has sown seeds of immense dissatisfaction with the old guard and their US backers within the Pakistani public. And Khan's domestic and foreign allies will not sit by idly either.

Iran FM: We are prepared for a fair deal at ‘earliest possible time’

Amir-Abdollahian said that if a goodwill gesture is made by the US there would be room for direct negotiations between Iran and US

Killing Kadhimi: The non-assassination and its dramatic fallout

The alleged assassination attempt on Iraq's PM has thrown his opponents a curve ball, and they're struggling. But this is Iraq, where things can still change at a moment's notice in the heated scramble to form a new government.

From Panjshir to Baku: Iran’s search for a new hard-power strategy in Eurasia

Iran may be a late comer to Caucasus geopolitics, but it plans to deliver a powerful opening gambit with some new allies in its corner

Protesters against US-backed judge ambushed, six people killed

Gunmen on roofs from Furn el-Shebbak fired indiscriminately at demonstrators, neighborhoods