Syria Iran
Damascus struggles to assert control in southern Syria amid ISIS threat, Druze tensions - analysis
Southern Syria is particularly complex for several reasons. One reason is the continued Israeli raids along the border.
Iraq braces for renewed Iran conflict after 1,000 strikes on Kurdistan, 600 militia attacks
WATCH: Netanyahu says that IDF 'made sure' Syria 'understood' that Turkey unwelcome in region
Iran's IRGC claims it targeted US command center in Syria, state media reports
Did Iran copy Israeli missiles for its drone production? - analysis
A Ukrainian report claiming that Iran copied Israel's Spike anti-missile tank and put it on a drone has been circulating in Iran - exactly how Iran wants.
Why the US airstrike on Iranian forces in Syria matters - analysis
The US says the strike was intended to defend its forces from recent attacks.
Iran says it is major defense industry power - is it true? - analysis
While it is true Iran has made impressive advances, Raisi is trying to show that his administration is able to get around the sanctions and improve Iran’s standing.
Iran-Russia-Turkey meetings in Iran aim to reshape region - analysis
Russia is at war in Ukraine and Turkey is demanding a new invasion of Syria. Meanwhile, Iran wants the US to leave Syria – and use it to threaten Israel.
When will Israel, Iran's proxy war ignite? - opinion
Should force be required to stop an Iranian bomb, Israel would have to act and almost certainly act alone. That is how the long-standing Israel-Iran proxy war could assume a terrible reality.
Syrian president meets Iranian leader in Tehran
This marks Assad's second trip to Tehran since the start of the war in Syria.
The drug trade in Syria threatens Jordan amid Jerusalem tensions - analysis
The wider issue is the linkage of armed groups in southern Syria to the Syrian regime, Iran’s IRGC and likely to Hezbollah.
Iran and its proxies are emboldened by lack of accountability - analysis
Iran has set its sights precisely on countries in which its proxy groups have taken over the government and carried out extrajudicial killings.
Why Iran’s threat to attack Israel’s Dimona matters - analysis
The decision to unveil a new multiple-drone launcher while splicing that with a digital mock-up of Dimona is a new level of Iranian aggressive threats.
Iran admits to increasingly relying on kamikaze drones
Tehran has been using cruise missiles, helicopters, aircraft, anti-tank missiles and drones in coordination to showcase its latest abilities.
