Fickle friends: Iranian, Russian forces abandoned Syrian regime

Politics 2025-03-18

Fickle friends: Iranian, Russian forces abandoned Syrian regime

Frustrated with al-Assad and with their own forces diminished, Iran and Russia withheld critical support and intelligence ahead of regime's fall.

Lebanon's president draws line with Iranian regime: 'no more wars on our soil'

Politics 2025-03-03

Lebanon's president draws line with Iranian regime: 'no more wars on our soil'

In message to high level delegation, new president stressed that nations must respect Lebanon's sovereignty and refrain from interference.

Lebanon's new cabinet seeks state control of arms, reform agenda

Politics 2025-02-20

Lebanon's new cabinet seeks state control of arms, reform agenda

Draft policy statement challenges Hizbullah's weapons arsenal and outlines state modernization and economic and judicial reforms.

Weakened Hizbullah shut out in 'new Lebanon' as political landscape shifts

Politics 2025-02-19

Weakened Hizbullah shut out in 'new Lebanon' as political landscape shifts

Hizbullah's iron grip on Lebanon appears to be slipping as new government charts a path to break free of the party's decades-long dominance.

Iranian regime feels weight of sanctions, recent actions reveal

Politics 2024-12-30

Iranian regime feels weight of sanctions, recent actions reveal

As it finds itself increasingly isolated, the Iranian regime has lashed out at a number of countries following the imposition of sanctions.

Russia's failed Syrian gambit exposes al-Assad's fatal miscalculation

Politics 2024-12-27

Russia's failed Syrian gambit exposes al-Assad's fatal miscalculation

The Kremlin failed to build a professional, self-reliant Syrian military force and ultimately lacked the strength or the will to prevent the regime's fall.

Russia's bloody legacy in Syria shows perils of self-serving partnerships

Politics 2024-12-20

Russia's bloody legacy in Syria shows perils of self-serving partnerships

Russia's intervention kept a brutal dictator in power at the expense of the Syrian people in service of its own economic and political goals.

Hizbullah's new leader-by-default Naim Qassem is 'symbol of party's bankruptcy'

Politics 2024-11-14

Hizbullah's new leader-by-default Naim Qassem is 'symbol of party's bankruptcy'

The Hizbullah deputy, who is regarded as a mouthpiece for the Iranian regime, was forced into the leadership role due to a paucity of options.

Khamenei seeks loyalty, united front from Iraqi proxies as rivalries simmer

Politics 2024-11-08

Khamenei seeks loyalty, united front from Iraqi proxies as rivalries simmer

The Iranian regime has made a show of demonstrating its support for the Iraqi militias in its orbit as internecine strife threatens their unity.

Lebanese denounce Iranian regime's 'unacceptable' interference in Lebanon

Politics 2024-10-29

Lebanese denounce Iranian regime's 'unacceptable' interference in Lebanon

Lebanese lawmakers say they will not accept the continuation of Iranian hegemony, which undermines the country's sovereignty.