Iranian graffiti in Syria's al-Mayadeen push 'ideological change'

Politics 2024-07-07

Iranian graffiti in Syria's al-Mayadeen push 'ideological change'

Iran-aligned militias have been asserting their presence by spray-painting sectarian graffiti onto buildings and walls in Deir Ezzor province.

Nasrallah's threat to Cyprus further isolates Lebanon

Politics 2024-07-01

Nasrallah's threat to Cyprus further isolates Lebanon

Hizbullah chief's threat against European Union member Cyprus angered the bloc and struck at the stability of Lebanon and the wider region.

Iran-Syria ties cool as regional headwinds shift

Politics 2024-06-11

Iran-Syria ties cool as regional headwinds shift

Iran's assistance to the Syrian regime is underpinned by economic opportunism and exploitation. For Syria, the price tag may now be too high.

Hizbullah's meetings with Hamas, 'axis' serve Iran alone, analysts say

Politics 2024-05-25

Hizbullah's meetings with Hamas, 'axis' serve Iran alone, analysts say

Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah's meetings with Hamas and 'axis of resistance' leaders undermine Lebanon and do not help Gaza.

IRGC-controlled militias in Syria bring in foreign fighters amid climate of distrust

Politics 2024-05-22

IRGC-controlled militias in Syria bring in foreign fighters amid climate of distrust

Iran-controlled militias in eastern Syria are busing in foreign fighters via Iraq as they lose trust in the loyalty of their local recruits.

Raisi's death 'does not concern us at all,' Gazans say

Politics 2024-05-21

Raisi's death 'does not concern us at all,' Gazans say

Gazans in the central city of Deir al-Balah had few tears to shed over Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a May 19 helicopter crash.

Houthis' Palestine conference seen as attention-hijacking stunt

Politics 2024-04-13

Houthis' Palestine conference seen as attention-hijacking stunt

The Sanaa gathering was designed to boost the Houthis' image, which has been tarnished by their attacks and their failures of governance.

Iran, Russia, China orchestrate Suez disruption

Politics 2024-04-02

Iran, Russia, China orchestrate Suez disruption

The Red Sea crisis is a symptom of a larger disruption that is being orchestrated by major geopolitical actors for their own purposes.

'Axis' meetings in Beirut undermine Lebanon's sovereignty, security

Politics 2024-03-30

'Axis' meetings in Beirut undermine Lebanon's sovereignty, security

By meeting in Beirut and issuing threats to the region, the so-called 'axis of resistance' is endangering Lebanon while protecting Iran.

Iran-Hizbullah distancing act is a face-saving sham, experts say

Politics 2024-03-23

Iran-Hizbullah distancing act is a face-saving sham, experts say

By claiming it is 'acting alone' in its fight with Israel, Hizbullah is giving cover to Iran while continuing to act with Iran as it has always done.