The deadly attack that occurred on Monday in the Syrian city of Raqqa serves as a reminder that, despite the loss of its territorial pseudo-caliphate, the Islamic State organization remains a major security threat in the Middle East. According to Syrian authorities, a suicide bomber targeted a camp under the Ministry of Interior, causing the…
The war with Iran may be nearing its end. Its toll on the U.S. economy has yet to subside. A preliminary deal touted by President Trump on Monday appeared to pause the fighting in the Middle East — but not the high prices and other disruptions that have hammered American families and businesses recently. At…
The Israeli army announced Sunday that it had killed Ali Mussa Daqduq, one of Hezbollah’s most experienced and wanted operatives, during a targeted strike in southern Lebanon. According to the IDF, the operation targeted a historical leader of the Lebanese Shia movement, considered by Washington and Israel to be one of the architects of several…
For decades, Hezbollah was considered the most powerful non-state armed force in the Middle East. Possessing a substantial arsenal, a deep-rooted presence in Lebanese society, and constant Iranian strategic support, the movement had succeeded in establishing itself as an essential player in the regional equation. Today, this position seems more fragile than ever. The military…
For several years, the Islamic Republic of Iran had never been confronted with such strong pressure. Between economic sanctions, military tensions with Israel, complex negotiations with the United States, and internal difficulties weakening the country, Tehran now finds itself facing decisive choices for its regional future. Iranian leaders assert that they maintain their willingness for…
Since the beginning of the regional clashes, Israel has progressively regained the strategic initiative on multiple fronts. After concentrating its efforts on Gaza, the Jewish state extended its military operations against Hezbollah’s structures in Lebanon and against Tehran-backed networks throughout the entire Middle East. This approach aims to prevent its adversaries from rebuilding their military…
For several weeks, American, Iranian, and European diplomats had been trying to bring their positions closer to avoid a new major crisis in the Middle East. The discussions seemed to be making progress, despite persistent differences over the Iranian nuclear program and the role of Tehran-backed armed groups in the region. The Israeli strike carried…
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John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary on Thursday morning was genuinely shocking. Mr Healey is not just a veteran minister, but a Labour loyalist who previously served both Tony Blair and Jeremy Corbyn. In an interview in March, he observed that he didn’t toil to rebuild confidence in Labour “just to see that wasted with…
Inflation accelerated for a third straight month in May amid a stalemate in negotiations to end a war with Iran that has pushed up energy prices, adding to the burden on already strained consumers. The Consumer Price Index rose 4.2 percent in May from a year earlier, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday,…
