Articles about Middle East

TEL AVIV, Israel - In a surprise move, the Israeli military has instructed its forces to intensify demolitions in southern Lebanon, sparking widespread condemnation from international leaders. The decision is seen as a major escalation of a long-standing dispute over the status of several disputed t...

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced that it is examining reports that the Natanz nuclear site in Iran was struck by unidentified assailants. The agency's statement came after Iranian officials revealed that the site, which is central to Iran's nuclear program, had been damage...

US President Donald Trump has sent mixed signals on Iran, leaving many to wonder about the administration's intentions. On one hand, Trump has announced plans to ease sanctions on Iran, which has been a key point of contention between the two countries. On the other hand, he has also decided to depl...

The decision to declare force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields in Iraq comes amidst a growing crisis in the Middle East, as tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil exports pass, has b...

Qatar's energy minister, Saad al-Kaabi, has come forward with a shocking revelation, claiming that he had warned of the dangers of provoking Iran in a recent interview with Reuters. The move comes as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate, with the situation reaching a boiling point i...

The Republican Party, known for its hawkish stance on foreign policy, is facing a growing rift over the potential cost of a war with Iran. The administration's request for over $200 billion from Congress has sparked a heated debate, with some lawmakers questioning the justification for such a large ...

As the situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate, Russia has been quietly advancing its interests, leveraging the tensions between the United States and Iran to further solidify its position in the region. The recent escalation of US-Iran tensions has created a power vacuum, allowing Rus...

Representative Tulsi Gabbard, a veteran of two Middle Eastern deployments, recently testified before senators that the Iranian regime is "degraded but still intact." Her assessment comes as a stark contrast to the prevailing notion that the regime is on the verge of collapse. Background on the Irani...

The latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon have taken a dramatic turn, as reports emerged that the Israeli army has destroyed key river bridges in southern Lebanon. The move is seen as a significant escalation of tensions between the two nations, with Lebanon's govern...