Seizing Kharg would likely trigger a harsh response from Iran and carries significant risks for any US troops involved

From Mecca and Damascus to Cairo, travellers across the centuries recorded the rhythms of Ramadan, documenting lantern-lit mosques, night prayers, learning circles, and the generosity of shared iftars

Certain sectors have been hit hard by the impact of Iran's missiles and drones, but regional economies have also shown a degree of resilience.

Without a stable objective, military action risks becoming an open-ended process, rather than a strategy with a clear end goal

The appointment represents one of the most consequential political shifts in the Islamic Republic in more than three decades

By appointing Ali Khamenei's son as the country's new Supreme Leader, the regime is prioritising survival over doctrinal coherence

The north African nation wonders if it might step in, as war in the Middle East halts shipments of liquefied natural gas and leaves importing nations looking for alternatives.

Will war redraw America's political map?

There are few examples of successful US regime-change operations in history. And without permanent ground troop presence, these wins can easily be reversed.