Netanyahu did not realise his goal of ending Iran's nuclear programme and regime change, and Iran stood alone in its war with Israel, as global and regional allies left it to fend for itself

Houssam Itani

In considering his next steps, Iran's Supreme Leader should look to the fortunes of other leaders who pursued weapons of mass destruction

Ibrahim Hamidi

Oil markets tend to correct themselves after the initial shocks of war subside. But if the conflict escalates into a prolonged war of attrition, oil-importing countries may start to sweat.

Khaled Kassar

A US strike on Iran's crown jewel nuclear facility won't have the desired impact that some hope for and risks dragging the US into a war that he vowed his supporters he would 'never start'

Bilal Saab

With neither side appearing to be in the mood to compromise, all the indications suggest the current Israel-Iran war could expand into the biggest conflict the Middle East has witnessed in many years

Con Coughlin

After making moves in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and now Iran, Arabs are catching onto Israeli plans to dominate the region, which are being met with widespread rejection

Houssam Itani

The regime—whether it survives or not—will not be able to operate going forward with the same capabilities and ideology

Alia Mansour

The Islamic Republic of Iran remains a key obstacle to Netanyahu's post-October 7 vision for a 'new Middle East'. This helps explain the ferocity of Israel's unprecedented attack on its long-time foe.

Ibrahim Hamidi

Pardoning those accused of serious crimes, to serve a political purpose, sets a dangerous precedent

Haid Haid

Recent progress in peeling back the red tape that has been holding the country back must be complemented by sweeping structural reforms that wean the country off its reliance on government spending

A play set in the country's civil war reflects what we saw then and what we see now, most recently in Hezbollah's rejection of the United Nations in Lebanon's south.

Houssam Itani

Trump's call to send in federal troops without California's backing is being watched across the world. It reveals a new attitude in Washington, with guaranteed implications for the world.

Ibrahim Hamidi