Middle East

Iran Air

US-European sanctions ground Iran Air

Prior to sanctions, Iran’s national airline maintained a significant European presence despite ongoing scrutiny of its aging fleet.
March 25, 2025
Abu Mohammad al-Julani

US, Israel eye Syria as possible destination for Gaza refugees

Trump administration and the Israeli government have reportedly reached out to three countries, including the new Syrian government, in a bid to find destination for the roughly two million Gazans slated to be resettled under the Trump plan.
March 17, 2025
IDF Lebanon

IDF drafts plans to defend Syrian Druze community

Israeli prime minister and defense minister order IDF to prepare to intervene in Syria to defend a Druze town outside of the capital city of Damascus, amid attacks by the new regime.
March 2, 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey: Israel’s next big threat?

Are we indeed facing a Turkish-Israeli confrontation, as the Nagel Committee suggests? Could Erdoğan’s warnings materialize in the foreseeable future?
February 28, 2025
Philadelphi Corridor

Israel challenges Egypt on secret Sinai military buildup

Cairo has constructed military bases in Sinai 'that can only be used for offensive operations, for offensive weapons—that’s a clear violation,' Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yehiel Leiter said in a Jan. 28 briefing.
February 23, 2025