Middle East
Taiwan fears China may exploit US distraction from Middle East war
"This is a moment for China to exercise influence," said a senior Taiwan security official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters.
Seven Iraqi soldiers killed, 13 wounded in strike near PMF base in Anbar
Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis from Iran war
Sirens sound from Jerusalem to Upper Galilee, Hezbollah looking for new ways to abduct IDF soldiers
The Ayatollah Regime’s greatest fear: An Israeli-Iranian partnership - opinion
Israel’s true path to long-term security may lie not in confrontation with Iran, but in standing with the Iranian people seeking freedom from the ayatollah regime.
UAE security under fire: Lessons from regional crises, Arab divisions - opinion
National security cannot be managed through political play-acting but rather through precise calculations of power.
Iran conflict sees controlled uncertainty as Trump mixes diplomacy with pressure - analysis
Trump’s Iran approach mixes escalation and diplomacy, creating controlled ambiguity that calms markets while keeping Tehran and observers off balance.
A new Marshall Plan: Israel, Gulf States in a new Middle East development plan - opinion
International development is not philanthropy; it's the new realism of the Middle East.
Closing the Strait of Hormuz could bankroll a new Iranian government - opinion
Sanctioned Iranian oil offers the opposition a rare chance to challenge the regime and stabilize global oil prices.
West Bank violence tests Israel’s rule of law amid rising settler attacks - analysis
Increasing settler violence and reprisals in the West Bank are drawing international condemnation, with leaders warning that lawlessness could undermine security and Israel’s democratic foundations.
Iran names former IRGC commander Zolghadr to replace assassinated security chief Larijani
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr was appointed as Larijani's successor as secretary of the SNSC, the Iranian president's deputy of communications posted on X on Tuesday.
Iran-backed militias strike Kurdistan, killing Peshmerga in northern Iraq
Iran and its militias struck northern Iraq, killing six Peshmerga and wounding 19, as attacks on the Kurdistan Region escalate amid the wider Middle East conflict.
Amazon AWS Bahrain region disrupted amid drone attacks in Middle East
The disruption is due to drone activity in the area, an Amazon spokesperson said, following a Reuters inquiry. Reuters is the first to report on the disruption.
Israel's endurance buys Iranian isolation - editoral
Israelis face mounting costs from the war with Iran, but regional signals suggest Tehran is becoming more isolated across the Middle East.
