Pakistan attacks Iran—What we know
Islamabad said it struck militants in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province two days after it condemned Iranian strikes on Pakistan.
Iran foreign minister issues stern warning to US
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian blamed the U.S. and Israel for increased hostilities by Iran-backed groups.
U.S. Bombings in Yemen Don't Solve the Houthi Problem
U.S. strikes on the Houthis might create new problems.
Putin ally says World War III will "definitely" begin soon in Middle East
Kremlin propagandist Margarita Simonyan said in a series of posts to X that an international conflict was inevitable.
Biden taking Houthis off terrorist list comes back to haunt him
The Biden administration launched a series of airstrikes against the Iran-backed Yemeni rebel group this week.
How Houthi 'hornet's nest' may sting US
Middle East expert Bilal Saab told Newsweek that Joe Biden was left to choose "the least bad option" in deciding how to react to recent Houthi attacks.
Joe Biden faces immediate backlash in US after bombing Yemen
The president has already been subject to protests outside the White House and barbs from Democratic congressmen over the air strikes.
Protesters regret "from the river to the sea" chant upon learning meaning
A new survey found many students couldn't explain the meaning of the pro-Palestinian rallying cry.
Israel and Hezbollah Are Headed Toward a New War
A renewed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is very likely a matter of when, not if.
How long will the U.S. have Taiwan's back against China?
Questions over sustained U.S. commitments to Ukraine and Israel are causing jitters in Taiwan, too.
Mideast Troubles Start at the Foundations. The Fix Must Dig Deep
The Middle East is more complex than the slogans now circulating on social media. Putting the region on more stable footing requires not only resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but also addressing its multi-layered challenges.
Ilhan Omar condemns leading Muslim nations
The Minnesota Democratic congresswoman is aiming to block millions in U.S. arm sales to two Middle Eastern nations.
Hamas' Arouri Was Too Tempting a Target for Israel To Pass Up
The latest Israeli strike against Hamas deputy political chief Saleh Arouri could up the ante.
General Suleimani's service blasts kill dozens in Iran, raising tensions
The explosions in the city of Kernan come amid fears the Israel-Hamas war might spill over into the region.
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old monumental tomb of Roman elite in Turkey
The tomb, located near an ancient Greek sanctuary, was found to contain the remains of several people.
From Soccer to AI, Saudi Arabia Spends to Win
If Saudi Arabia follows the model it pioneered in sports, its next step would be to recruit high-profile AI leaders from the West to further enhance its expertise and prestige.
Lindsey Graham says US should hit Iran base: "Blow it off the map"
Iran should face more severe consequences for backing militias attacking U.S. troops in the Middle East, the GOP senator said.
What COP28's Outcome Means for Iraq
Iraq waits patiently for the nations sharing its water resources to rise to the challenge of distributing it fairly, like their predecessors in Mesopotamia did over 4,500 years ago.
Iran releases video of Netanyahu's assassination after commander killed
The animated video comes out after Senior Iranian military advisor Sayyed Mousavi was killed on Sunday in a strike that Iran has pinned on Israel.
China's navy propaganda slapped with X community note
Chinese warships have been accused of inaction amid ongoing attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels on merchant ships in the Red Sea.
Iran issues ominous threat to Israel after IRGC commander killed
IRGC adviser Sayyed Razi Mousavi was purportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike near the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday.
Yemen's Houthis doing China 'a big favor' by fighting US—professor
The Houthi movement has declared war on a U.S.-led coalition seeking to protect shipping lanes in the Red Sea.
Houthi rebel missiles in the Red Sea have a link to China
China is believed to have shared ballistic missile technology with Iran, which backs the Houthi movement in Yemen.
A Way Out of the Mideast Disaster
The Gaza disaster is a full-blown crisis for the Middle East and the world. But it is also a chance for an extraordinary restart.
The War in Gaza Boosts the Case for Leaving the Middle East
The U.S. can afford to pare down deployments in the Middle East without worrying much about the consequences to its power and influence.
The Victory of the Netherlands' Geert Wilders
The West urgently needs the emergence of leadership that will unite and inspire with the revitalization and cultivation of virtuous societies marked by civility, generosity, and religious freedom.
Putin skirts Russia's war zones for Middle East trip, flight path shows
Data regarding the journey of a plane thought to be carrying the Russian president shows it avoided flying over countries it had recently fought in.
Israel Is Finally Starting To See China And Russia Clearly
For Israel, the horrors of Oct. 7 were a watershed moment, and one that will inevitably prompt a major reconfiguration of foreign policy.
We Must Prevent Famine in Gaza
Famine in Gaza is inevitable if the Israel-Hamas war continues.
USS Carney attacked as Iran-backed Houthi militia announce Red Sea strikes
The Pentagon announced that the USS Carney as well as commercial vessels had been targeted.