Opinion

While the US president prefers the diplomatic route, he will not hesitate to take military action if he thinks Iran is "tapping him along"

A narrative is being spun that if Hezbollah disarms, Lebanese Shiites would not only lose all their power and status, but could also possibly face expulsion or massacres

A conference in London last month yielded no success, just like a similar event in Paris last year. With foreign countries backing one side or the other, equivalence appears to be the main problem.

Damascus has taken a well-crafted, rational and calm message all the way to the United Nations. It is now time for it to address the concerns and grievances of its people.

The US president vowed to bring Iran to heel, end the war in Gaza, and end the war in Ukraine. But on all three fronts, he is still waiting.

The future of a theological project that has defined Iran for over four decades is at stake as the regime tries to ward off US strikes that could possibly lead to the collapse of the regime

A seven-point plan for ending the war in Ukraine largely rests on whether the US president can persuade Zelenskyy to accept terms which breach some of Kyiv's most important red lines

Iran's lingering influence can be seen in the recent arrest of 16 individuals in Jordan, believed to be manufacturing drones

After the euphoria of liberation has worn off, Syrians are now confronted with the daunting task of rebuilding a country ripped apart by a decade-long war. It will be a long road, but there is hope.

Tehran's web of alliances and influence spun through the Middle East was supposed to counter Israel and the US in the region. Instead, Tel Aviv looks stronger as the axis falls apart.

By building rival power centres, systematically isolating and weakening the brigade, then applying pressure at the right moment, al-Sharaa rid himself of a prominent rival in Syria's south.

Half a century after fighting erupted, there is a depressing dearth of genuine apologies. At least this helps explain the disheartening array of familiarities.