Expert Tal Beeri discussed how it is unknown why the religious directive had not been given, but if it were, Hezbollah would have joined the war against Israel on Iran’s side.
‘As a Security Partner, China Is Not There’ for Iran
That’s one thing the exchange of fire between Israel and Iran in June made abundantly clear. The country that was perhaps Tehran’s most important diplomatic and economic partner wound up playing …
Israel-Iran Confrontation Tests Saudi Arabia’s Quest for Neutrality
Saudi Arabia views its neutral posture in the conflict between Israel and Iran—and by extension, between the United States and Iran—as the most effective strategy to safeguard its territory and Vision …
Texas just passed a law banning China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from buying land within its borders
“Gov. Abbott signed our bill to protect Texas from the influence of hostile foreign nations,” said State Rep. Cole Hefner, a co-author of the legislation in a statement. “This is about defending Texas …
Iran’s supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started
Iran’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura. The …
Armenian Finance Minister Assesses Impact of Israel-Iran Escalation on Armenian Economy
Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan assessed the possible impact of the escalation between Israel and Iran on Armenia’s GDP.
Drone attacks surge in Iraq amid rising US security tensions, Iranian military presence
Tensions rise as the US military faces heightened security concerns amid ongoing strikes in the Kurdistan Region.
Iraq Power Grid Suffers Capacity Cut as Iran Gas Supply Slumps
Iraq’s electricity grid lost around 15% of its generation capacity after gas supplies from neighboring Iran were more than halved on Tuesday, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to energy shocks …
News Analysis: Israel declared triumph, but Iran’s nuclear future still looms
Though the ceasefire between Israel and Iran has been holding, ‘The war remains an unfinished project, for both sides,’ one Middle East expert warns.
Trump says Iran has not agreed to inspections, give up enrichment
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran had not agreed to inspections of its nuclear program or to give up enriching uranium.