Iran

Iran-backed militias carefully weigh their next moves after Israel's stunning success against Hezbollah. For now, they may opt for self-preservation as they go through their most vulnerable time.

Hezbollah has been badly hit in recent days with damage inflicted at every level, leaving the world wondering what Israel's ultimate intentions are and what (if anything) Iran will do about it

Actors battling sanctions can't be picky about where the initial product came from. After all, beggars can't afford to be choosers.

The discovery that Hezbollah's communication devices are compromised will have a ripple effect, limiting the ability of Iran's proxies to act and coordinate

Iran's self-branding as the "axis of resistance" allows it to extend its influence in the region under the guise of liberating Palestine and confronting American aggression

The past ten months have upended policy trajectories relating to the Middle East. How the conflict unfolds in the coming weeks will have huge and unpredictable consequences for millions

Netanyahu's government will stop at nothing to destroy the group behind 7 October and is prepared to make the Strip uninhabitable. To survive, Hamas only has difficult roads ahead

A gloating Benjamin Netanyahu gives himself leeway with his far-right coalition partners, but Israelis are in no mood to cheer, while Iran and Hezbollah are working out how to hit back