Security is the name of the game in Iran these days, and a small huddle of men steeped in the defence of the regime are now seen as central to decision-making in the absence of a visible cleric.
In the ongoing US–Israel war on Iran, Tehran has increasingly relied on large-scale drone deployments to overwhelm air defences and impose economic costs on its adversaries. Iranian-made Shahed…
The US-Israeli war against Iran aims to draw in Gulf states, but history has shown that entering wars is far easier than exiting them. Prudence is needed now more than ever.
Since 28 February 2026, Iran has carried out a large-scale missile and drone campaign that has disproportionately targeted Gulf states rather than Israel. Reports by the Institute for the Study of…
In an interview with Al Majalla, Charles Michel explains how Trump didn't consult with allies before attacking Iran in a war that benefits Russia at Europe's expense
Millions working in the Gulf are worried about their livelihoods and the impact on their families, while their employers are worried that they will leave
Trump's threat to seize Greenland has rubbed Europe the wrong way, and it isn't keen on getting dragged into a war that diverts resources from Ukraine.
The standoff in the Hormuz is not simply a question of whether Tehran can survive economic pressure, but whether Washington can sustain the pressure at an acceptable cost.
Many Israelis actually believe that they lost the war, with opposition leader Yair Lapid accusing the Israeli premier of having led the country into "strategic collapse and diplomatic catastrophe"
The Strait of Hormuz is now poised to become the primary arena of confrontation, with Iran relying on speedboat-driven guerrilla warfare to confront the US navy.
Former regime soldiers are stuck in limbo, as their undocumented status prevents them from working, travelling, and curbs family members' access to education, healthcare and social services