Middle East

Middle East: A Battle for Supremacy among Regional Powers

The Middle East is currently facing a regional cold war between Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey, with each nation asserting its legitimacy to shape and rule the region. Iran, an enduring pillar of hegemony, has a rich history spanning millennia,...
Iran airstrikes

What Are the Motivations behind Iran and Pakistan’s Airstrikes?

Iran and Pakistan have launched airstrikes that killed at least 11 people, escalating tensions between the two countries. The strikes were aimed at insurgent groups aiming for an independent Baluchistan for ethnic Baluch areas in Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. The...
Central Asia, Middle Corridor

How Central Asia’s Middle Corridor Expansion Benefits China and Iran

The ongoing attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have boosted the Central Asian trade network known as the "Middle Corridor," creating an opportunity for China and Iran. In October 2023, representatives from Iran,...
Houthi forces hijack cargo ship in the Red Sea.

Houthi-Iran Threat in Red Sea

The Houthis and their Iranian allies employ radar and satellite communications to target commercial vessels and US and UK warships. The US should consider jamming Iranian radars used by the Houthis and working with commercial satellite operators to shut down...
Iranian Parliament

Iran’s Regime Purging in Parliamentary Elections

Iran's regime is preparing for sham parliamentary elections in March, with the disqualification of key officials from running for office causing a stir. The Guardian Council spokesperson announced the disqualification of 26 members of the current Majlis and key figures...
Iran

Iran’s Political Arena for the 2024 Elections

Iran's internal politics are being impacted by the upcoming elections, which will determine the composition of the 12th term parliament and the Council of Experts, which is responsible for appointing the Supreme Religious Leader. The elections are the first since...
Iran - Pakistan Border

Iran Sealing Borders with Afghanistan and Pakistan

Iran is shutting its borders with Afghanistan and Pakistan to increase security following a twin bombing that killed at least 89 people in Kerman on January 3. Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi stated that his government is prioritizing border crossings along...
Houthi forces hijack cargo ship in the Red Sea.

Houthi Threat: Assessing the Impact and Formulating Responses

Iran's Houthi militia, its Yemeni proxy, is threatening global supply chains and maritime security through attacks in the Bab al-Mandab, a critical chokepoint connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. The multinational effort, Operation...
Iraqi security forces stand guard at the site of the strike in Baghdad.

Strike on Iran-backed Militia Base

At least three militants were killed in a strike on a base in eastern Baghdad used by Iran-backed armed groups, according to Iraqi security officials and militia leaders. The attack targeted the headquarters of the 12th Brigade of Iraq's Popular...
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group has over the past month attacked merchant vessels sailing through the Red Sea

Iran’s Warning: Mediterranean Closure in Response to Gaza ‘Crimes’

Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander, Mohammad Reza Naqdi, has warned that the Mediterranean Sea could be closed if the US and its allies continue to commit "crimes" in Gaza. Iran supports Palestinian resistance groups against Israel and accuses the US of...
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