A man walks on the rubble of damaged buildings in the aftermath of Israeli air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon

Ambitious plans to alter the power structure in the Middle East and unforeseen consequences

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Saturday that the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah represents a significant shift in the regional power dynamics that could last for years. Netanyahu perceives this moment as a chance to fundamentally alter the power structure in the Middle East, believing that Hezbollah has been severely weakened. However, achieving total victory remains a challenge, and those who attain … Continue reading Ambitious plans to alter the power structure in the Middle East and unforeseen consequences

Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, the head of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force

Iran aims to ease tensions in Iraq stemming from a spy controversy as regional conflicts intensify

Iran’s Quds Force commander recently urged Iraqi political leaders to temper their criticism of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who is currently facing allegations of espionage, according to multiple sources. This request, made during Esmail Qaani’s visit to Baghdad, aims to stabilize a crucial regional ally amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Seven Iraqi sources, including members of political parties that met with the … Continue reading Iran aims to ease tensions in Iraq stemming from a spy controversy as regional conflicts intensify

Turkish drone attack kills PKK member in northern Iraq

A drone strike conducted by Turkey resulted in the death of one member of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and injuries to two others in northern Iraq on Monday, according to the counter-terrorism service of Iraqi Kurdistan. The statement indicated that the Turkish operation targeted a gathering of PKK members at the Makhmour camp, resulting in one fatality and two injuries, one of whom was … Continue reading Turkish drone attack kills PKK member in northern Iraq