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Escalation Risk Between Washington and Tehran
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“My son is not a martyr project.”
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A leader whose voice is unknown to Iranians
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The Maliki Paradox: More Loyal to the Throne Than the King Himself
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Egypt Pays Its Share of the War’s Cost

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Egypt’s Tightrope in the Iran–Gulf Crisis

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The “Abrahamic Religion” Hoax

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Exclusive: Baghdad Arrests Iranian Officer in Connection with Drone Attacks Inside Iraq

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Exclusive: Iran Deploys Foreign Militias at Home
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Exclusive: Iran Deploys Foreign Militias at Home

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Vance’s Final Offer, Iran’s Next Move

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Oman’s Legal Position Challenges Iran’s Bid to Impose Hormuz Fees

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As Calls Grow to Reopen Hormuz, Will Fees Keep It Closed?

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Five Things Nobody Is Saying in Islamabad

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How Iran’s IRGC Operates in Europe

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Why Does Israel View Turkey as the “New Iran”?
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Why Does Israel View Turkey as the “New Iran”?

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What’s Going on the Lebanon–Syria Border?
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Why Does Israel View Turkey as the “New Iran”?
IsraelTurkey

Why Does Israel View Turkey as the “New Iran”?

Rami Al Amine 04-18-2026
Iraq’s Ruling Bloc Seeks PM to Avoid U.S. Clash
Iraq

Iraq’s Ruling Bloc Seeks PM to Avoid U.S. Clash

Ghassan Taqi and Mustafa Saadoon 04-17-2026
Waves of Hormuz Hit Lebanon
Lebanon

Waves of Hormuz Hit Lebanon

Asrar Chbaro 04-17-2026
Pakistan Steps Into a Larger Middle East Role Amid Regional Tensions
The Gulf

Pakistan Steps Into a Larger Middle East Role Amid Regional Tensions

Ghassan Taqi, Ringo Harrison and Sakina Abdallah 04-16-2026
Lebanon-Israel Truce Follows White House Diplomatic Push
IsraelLebanon

Lebanon-Israel Truce Follows White House Diplomatic Push

Alhurra 04-16-2026
Exclusive: Iran Deploys Foreign Militias at Home
Iran

Exclusive: Iran Deploys Foreign Militias at Home

Dalshad Hussein 04-16-2026
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