Middle East

Has President Trump finally realized that it’s impossible to sever Iraq from Iran?

The United Arab Emirates will receive F-35 fighter jets in a secret side deal of the peace accord with Israel.

Another explosion in Lebanon sends a shock wave after the deadly August 4 blast.

Germany’s peaceful spying is a springboard into offensive warfare.

Relations between Israel and the Gulf Arabs are warming—to the ire of the Palestinians.

Will the Lebanese allow their country to be abused for purposes that are essentially Iranian?

As the U.S. conducts another drawdown in Iraq, Iran continues to push toward Jerusalem.

Iran strengthens its grip on one of the world’s most important seas.

The peace deal facilitates cooperation between Israel and the Gulf states, but will it last?

The reason for the historic agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Israel holds a clue as to how it will end.

The UN Special Court verdict stoked the fire of anger and outrage.

And the Obama administration did nothing.

President Trump is proving to Iran that he will follow through on his warnings.

Unquestioned cooperation despite history’s lesson

But is there a hidden danger in warming relations with the Gulf states?

The U.S. is worried—and it should be.

Will releasing terrorists really lead to peace?

If Hezbollah is to blame, this blast could set all Lebanon on fire.

Is Iran helping out a friend or vying for control in America’s backyard?

‘Great Prophet’ war games are another sign of Iran’s desire to control the Persian Gulf.

Is it coincidence that for a second time the Iraqi prime minister has met with high-level Iranian leaders before visiting the U.S.?

Violent protests have reached all the way to Jerusalem.

In October, Iranian pilots could be buzzing overhead in Russian or Chinese fighter jets.

Israeli intelligence suggests Iran could start nuclear bomb assembly soon.

Israel resorts to clandestine attacks to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.