Middle East Conflict
334 articles
The Khan Younis Drone Strike: A Fatal Breach of the 2025 Ceasefire
A single drone strike in southern Gaza underscores the lethal reality of ongoing ceasefire breaches.
Trumpโs 'Annihilation' Threat and the Fragile Pivot Toward Iran Diplomacy
As Donald Trump threatens military action against Tehran, shifting oil prices and back-channel meetings suggest a volati...
Beyond the Cargo: The Human Cost of Maritime Warfare in the Strait of Hormuz
UN officials warn that commercial shipping is being used as a geopolitical tool, threatening both global trade and seafa...
Beyond the Blast: The Al-Eis Explosion and Syriaโs Munitions Crisis
A massive warehouse detonation in Aleppo province has triggered secondary explosions, forcing highway closures and a mas...
The Legal Gap: Why the Genocide Label Fails the Test in Gaza
David Patrikarakos argues that the term 'genocide' is being weaponized to mask Hamas's role in the Gaza conflict and ign...
Qatarโs High-Stakes Push to Avert War in the Strait of Hormuz
As military clashes escalate, Doha moves to mediate a breakthrough between the US and Iran.
The Billion-Barrel Milestone: US Secures Hormuz While Throttling Iranian Oil Exports
U.S. Central Command reports a massive surge in commercial oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, even as a strict bl...
The E1 Corridor: How 3,401 New Housing Units Could Bisect the West Bank
A proposed expansion of Israeli settlements in the strategic E1 area threatens to physically split the West Bank and und...
Red Sea Volatility: Houthi Island Seizures and Jet Claims Threaten Global Energy Stability
As Houthi rebels claim to have downed a Saudi F-15 and seized strategic Red Sea islands, global oil prices and UK inflat...
Russian Satellite Intelligence Allegedly Fueled Iranian Strikes in Saudi Arabia
New reports suggest Russian orbital assets provided Tehran with the geospatial data needed to hit US targets in Saudi Ar...
Ankara and Tehran Align to Dismantle PKK Affiliates and Drug Networks
Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci and Iranian official Eskandar Momeni met in Ankara to coordinate on counter-ter...
The Red Sea Siege: Houthi Control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait
As Houthi fighters seize Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline, the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait falls under their control,...
Yemen's Red Sea Escalation: Saudi Airstrikes and Houthi Maritime Threats
Houthi officials report civilian deaths in Taiz while Human Rights Watch warns that rebel attacks on commercial shipping...
Yemen's Education Crisis: The Race to Protect 137,000 Displaced Children
As fighting intensifies in southern Taiz, aid agencies are building temporary classrooms to combat a massive collapse in...
The Battle for Bab al-Rahma: East Jerusalem Warns of a New Narrative at Al-Aqsa
A new digital and physical campaign by Israeli 'Temple groups' is reportedly targeting the Al-Aqsa Mosque's eastern wall...
Death in the Strait: How a Qeshm Island Attack Stalled Gulf Diplomacy
A deadly strike on an Iranian merchant ship near Qeshm Island has paralyzed regional maritime talks, exposing deep divis...
The Taeb Sabotage: How Iran's Paramilitary Chief Broke a US-Iran Deal
Allegations that Hossein Taeb orchestrated July 7 maritime attacks to derail a fragile diplomatic agreement while the Su...
Al-Aqsa Incursions and the Rapid Expansion of West Bank Settlements
As nearly 600 settlers enter Al-Aqsa Mosque, a massive wave of new settlement approvals signals a deepening crisis in Ea...
Houthi Missile Strikes in Jazan Signal Escalation in Yemen Conflict
As Houthi forces seize key Yemeni ports, a new missile strike in Al Tuwal signals a dangerous shift in cross-border host...
The Jenin Ultimatum: Targeting Palestinian Media in the West Bank
A military raid on veteran journalist Ali al-Samoudi's home highlights a surge in documented attacks on media workers.
The Battle for Mocha: Yemenโs Red Sea Corridor Faces New Escalation
As government forces push into the historic port of Mocha, a massive humanitarian crisis unfolds alongside a high-stakes...
100 Ships Rerouted: The High-Stakes Blockade Tightening the Strait of Hormuz
As U.S. forces enforce a strict blockade against Iran, the redirection of over 100 vessels is driving American diesel pr...
Energy Security at Risk: Saudi Pipeline Shutdown and Houthi Island Seizure
A dual threat to global energy security emerges as drone strikes hit Saudi infrastructure and rebels seize a strategic R...
Red Sea Volatility: The P-1 Pipeline Shutdown and the New Era of Energy Risk
Houthi drone strikes have forced Saudi Arabia to halt key oil exports, exposing the fragility of maritime corridors.
The Miliband Sanctions and the Shadow of the 2005 Gaza Withdrawal
As the UK targets West Bank settlements, the historical precedent of the Gaza disengagement raises doubts about the viab...
The 4.1 Magnitude Message: Israel Levels Hezbollah's Ali al-Taher Stronghold
A massive 1,100-ton explosion has obliterated a strategic tunnel network in southern Lebanon, signaling a violent escala...
Beyond Collateral Damage: Inside the AI-Driven Targeting Systems of 'Naza'
A new documentary premiered at Venice reveals how Israeli intelligence uses AI and phone hacking to target Palestinians ...
Beyond the 'War on Terror': The Human Cost of US Strikes in Yemen
A new report from Mwatana for Human Rights reveals 576 Yemeni civilians were killed or wounded in 46 US airstrikes.
Pakistanโs Warning to Tehran: The Mecca Pact and the Houthi Threat
As Houthi strikes hit Saudi oil infrastructure, Islamabad signals it may honor a trilateral security pact with Riyadh an...
Mocha, Missiles, and the Mecca Pact: Yemen's Escalating Security Crisis
As Saudi jets strike four Yemeni provinces, the Houthi seizure of a key port and a new regional defense alliance signal ...