#Middle East politics

Iran's Supreme Leader appoints Alireza Arafi to the Leadership Council. Behind the bureaucratic move lies deeper questions about Iran's strategic direction.

Iran's top security official visits Oman as nuclear talks gain momentum, while Netanyahu heads to Washington. A complex Middle East diplomatic game unfolds with global implications.

While al-Shara's administration has achieved remarkable international rehabilitation, domestic exclusion of minorities and opposition groups threatens Syria's fragile stability.

Iraq's Shia coalition reaffirms support for al-Maliki as PM despite Trump's warning to withdraw US support. An analysis of Iraq's delicate balancing act between Washington and Tehran.

Israeli PM Netanyahu demands a pardon while rejecting ICC arrest warrant, creating a unprecedented clash between international law and national sovereignty in Middle East politics.

The IRC warns that 18 million people in Yemen face critical food shortages in early 2026 due to conflict, economic collapse, and record-low humanitarian funding.

Iran's uneasy calm is shattered by a senior cleric's call for the death penalty for protesters and threats against U.S. President Trump in a recent sermon.

Analyzing the shift in US foreign policy as Donald Trump promises intervention in the 2026 Iranian protests. Explore the contradictions of America First and Neo-con rhetoric.

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to join national protests in 2026. Explore the complexities of his support and the historical context.

Aleppo faces a sharp escalation as a drone strike hits a government building on January 10, 2026. 180,000 displaced as SDF and Syrian army clashes intensify.

Iranian authorities imposed a total internet blackout on January 9, 2026, as anti-government protests over economic despair left over 60 dead and cities in turmoil.

Protests at Iran's Grand Bazaar have left at least 36 dead as of January 2026. Discover why this shift in the merchant class poses a major threat to stability.