Economy 2026-05-08
IRGC indiscriminate targeting in Qatar harms Iranians, own revenue
IRGC indiscriminate Qatar attacks hurt Iranian people and risk crippling its own gas lifeline.
Economy 2026-05-08
Syria becomes Iraq's energy lifeline as Iran chokes the Strait of Hormuz
With hundreds of oil trucks rolling overland to the Mediterranean, Iraq and Syria are quietly rewriting the region's energy map.
Security 2026-05-07
Militias making Iraq a dangerous launchpad for Iran's proxy wars
A new joint operations room aim to unify Iran-backed militias to launch attacks against Iraq's regional neighbors.
Security 2026-05-07
Washington puts $30 million in bounties on Iran-aligned militia leaders in Iraq
The US Rewards for Justice program is forcing Iran-backed commanders underground as pressure mounts across the region.
Security 2026-05-06
The $10 million hunt: Washington targets Abu Ala al-Wala'i
Uncle Sam just made Hashim Finyan Rahim al‑Saraji, the head of KSS and also known as Abu Ala al‑Wala'i, a multi‑million‑dollar target.
Security 2026-05-06
Iranian threat to Lebanese Prime Minister aims to sabotage negotiations
The Iranian regime's ununified leadership exposes deep internal chaos with public threats against Lebanon's Prime Minister.
Security 2026-05-05
Hizbullah's rocket sites in schools threaten Lebanese children
Hizbullah deploys rocket launchers in schools, turning civilians into human shields and sacrificing their safety.
Security 2026-05-05
Hizbullah's defiance challenge Lebanon's delicate ceasefire with Israel
As Lebanon struggles to uphold a three week truce, Hizbullah's continued attacks and autonomous military agenda undermine national sovereignty and endanger millions seeking lasting stability.
Diplomacy 2026-05-04
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Iraqi Ambassador
Iran-backed militia groups are turning Iraq into a launchpad for cross-border drone strikes. The Iraqi government can no longer afford to look the other way.
Economy 2026-05-04
US halts dollar shipments to pressure Iraq over militia aggression
Washington halts vital cash shipments to force Baghdad to confront armed factions and stop the flow of US dollars to anti-American militias.
Security 2026-05-01
Armed group places Iraq at center of growing regional crossfire
Iran's push to grant Iraqi militias greater autonomy is amplifying regional tensions and placing Iraq squarely in the middle of a dangerous geopolitical crossfire.
Society 2026-05-01
Yemeni children sacrifice education to ensure families' survival
Yemen's devastating war and economic collapse force millions of children to abandon school and enter the workforce.