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.

UAE and US deepen strategic ties during historic meeting in Washington

Politics 2024-10-02

UAE and US deepen strategic ties during historic meeting in Washington

Leaders sought to highlight economic and technological cooperation, with US President Joe Biden hailing the UAE as 'a nation of trailblazers.'

IRGC Quds Force commander tries to corral feuding Iraqi proxies

Politics 2024-09-30

IRGC Quds Force commander tries to corral feuding Iraqi proxies

Disagreements among rival Iran-aligned Iraqi militias have become more pronounced as they compete for influence and positions diverge.

Relationship between Syrian and Iranian regimes under increasing strain

Politics 2024-09-24

Relationship between Syrian and Iranian regimes under increasing strain

The Syrian regime's decision to oust the Houthis from the Yemeni embassy in Damascus is one sign of a rift among the Iranian regime's allies.

Russia-linked tankers continue to deliver sanctioned oil after Houthi attacks

Politics 2024-09-23

Russia-linked tankers continue to deliver sanctioned oil after Houthi attacks

Two tankers the Houthis attacked, likely in error, continue to operate in the Red Sea, signaling the Iranian proxy's possible collusion with Russia.