Iran

US's Muslim Brotherhood ban could cripple global Islamist networks, says expert - interview

"If you ban the ideology, it's like suffocating, it's like cutting oxygen from all the factions that are aligning with this ideology or working within the ecosystem," said Dalia Ziada

Abdul Hamid Thunaibat of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan, speaks as he addresses people gathered to pay condolences after the killing of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri, at the headquarters of Jordan's Islamic Action Front, in Amman, Jordan January 3, 2024
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, arrives in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 27, 2025, to attend a memorial service for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Iran's Larijani urges direct conflict with Israel after IDF strike kills Hezbollah's Tabatabai

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, September 9, 2025.

Iran's FM Araghchi to hold talks on bilateral, nuclear issues in Paris on Wednesday, France says

This picture shows new Iranian bank notes of one million, 500,000, and 100,000 rials on August 3, 2025. The economic commission of Iran's parliament revived long-delayed plans on August 3 to cut four zeros from the counrty's plunging currency, as part of efforts to simplify financial transactions.

The paradox of Iranian wealth: Why high exports are failing the people - opinion


Gas field in Kurdistan region of northern Iraq on alert after drone threat

Drone threats put the Khor Mor gas field in northern Iraq on alert, as sirens blared overnight, with reports pointing to Iranian-backed militias.

A drone is pictured during a large-scale drone combat exercise of Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Semnan, Iran January 4, 2021. Picture taken January 4, 2021

X location feature reveals origin of anti-Israel, antisemitic, and Gaza scam accounts

Concerns have been raised by some X users about the presence of foreign actors involving themselves in political movements, either for manipulation or monetization.

 A visual illustration depicts a phone with X/Twitter open with a Palestinian flag in the background.

Beirut airstrike could be warning message from Israel to Iran, Hamas - analysis

As Israel's ceasefires face tension on all fronts, the IDF faces massive manpower shortages.

People inspect a damaged building, after Israeli military said on Sunday that it struck a militant from the Lebanese Iran-aligned Hezbollah group, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025.

Iraq pushes for Syrian border wall, threatening Iran's regional influence - analysis

Iranian-backed militias used to infiltrate into Syria via the unguarded border - as such, any wall would actually hurt Iran’s project to control the Middle East.

An Iraqi army post stands along a section of the 600-kilometer  Iraqi border with Syria, on December 26, 2024

US Treasury sanctions Iranian-linked front companies, shadow fleet vessels used to sell crude oil

“Today’s action continues Treasury’s campaign to cut off funding for the Iranian regime’s development of nuclear weapons and support of terrorist proxies,” said Treasury Secretary Bessent.

An illustration of an oil rig silhouette over the Iranian flag.

Israel's success undercut by unstable US politicians, rising terror, Iran nuclearization - opinion

Israel's victories face doubt as Trump reshapes Middle East diplomacy without finesse, Israel's borders are constantly penetrated, and terrorism rises.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat last month. US troops headquartered there essentially are overseeing the free flow of humanitarian aid straight into the hands of Hamas, the writer argues.

How Israel’s 12-day war on Iran achieved remarkable military success - analysis

The report illustrates key aspects and successes of Rising Lion, and that Israel has the capacity for great success when it plans for a decisive campaign.

 IR SUPERIORITY proved the decisive factor in both the Six Day War and Israel’s 12-day war against Iran. During Operation Rising Lion, dozens of IDF fighter jets conducted waves of strikes across Iran, decimating the country’s defense systems – more than 1,500 km. from Israeli territory.

Iranian FM Araghchi says 'Cairo Agreement dead' after IAEA resolution over Iran nuclear program

The agreement allowed for the IAEA to enter Iran and inspect its nuclear program, generating uncertainty over the agency's capacity to continue inspections.

 IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araghchi looks on during a news conference in Istanbul last month, amid Iran’s war with Israel. The writer asks: What should be Jerusalem’s next protective steps?

Cyprus court found Azeri man guilty of conspiracy to murder Israelis, terrorism charges dropped

The Nicosia Criminal Court sentenced 42-year-old Orhan Asadov to six and a half years for conspiracy to murder, with his release date expected for 2026.

Cypriot police secure the area outside the Great Synagogue of Larnaca.

Femicide in Iran: Child bride beaten to death by husband with wooden stick, rights org. says

Maryam Taghavi, 16, was reportedly beaten with a wooden stick so severely that she needed to be transferred to the Khomeini Hospital in Ajabshir, where she died hours later from her injuries.

 People participate in a protest against the Islamic regime of Iran and the death of Mahsa Amini in New York City, New York, U.S., September 27, 2022.

As war reshapes Middle East, FM Gideon Sa'ar bets on Israel's new diplomatic center of gravity

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: Despite ‘relentless’ 2025, none of the Abraham Accords countries cut ties with Israel – and more agreements are on the way.

Gideon Sa'ar