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.

US blacklists vessel shipping Iranian commodities for Houthis, IRGC

Politics 2024-03-19

US blacklists vessel shipping Iranian commodities for Houthis, IRGC

Lady Sofia engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer with a sanctioned vessel that deceptively obscured its transfer of commodities via 'spoofing.'

Russian state media boost Houthis as Kremlin benefits from Red Sea chaos

Politics 2024-03-18

Russian state media boost Houthis as Kremlin benefits from Red Sea chaos

Russian media report on Houthis' purported possession of hypersonic missile raises questions about the Kremlin's underlying motivations.

Russian-Egyptian nuclear cooperation will have toxic fallout, experts warn

Politics 2024-02-18

Russian-Egyptian nuclear cooperation will have toxic fallout, experts warn

By cooperating with Russia on nuclear projects, Egypt finds itself aligning with a pariah state that recent history shows has little interest in 'partner' nations' economic prosperity.

Gaza truce breaks down as mediation efforts continue

Politics 2023-12-01

Gaza truce breaks down as mediation efforts continue

Talks between mediators are continuing despite the resumption of fighting, with international concern focused on protecting civilians.