Cairo and Tehran have been at loggerheads since 1979, but the Iranian threat has always acted as a check on Israeli ambitions. If Iran is completely defeated, Israel will reign supreme.

Iran vows 'decisive' retaliation after Israel kills its security chief in an air strike

For International Women's Day 2026, we tour the newest movie releases by female directors, while also reviewing an older classic for good measure

The announcement last week that the US was pulling its 1,000 troops there has sparked worry, as American presence is seen as crucial for integrating the Kurds and fighting IS

Washington and Tel Aviv may think the key to ending Iran's regime is to kill its missile bank and capabilities, but sometimes strategy matters more than hardware

Al Majalla examines what his killing means for Iran, its proxies, and the greater region

Its killing of Iran's Supreme Leader shows how patient recruitment and mapping created an opportunity for a decisive blow

Iran's assassinated Supreme Leader fought till his last breath for what many saw as a failed cause

Moves to boost non-oil sectors such as tourism and financial services could suffer setbacks if hostilities continue

Ankara fears a refugee influx, economic disruption, and a Kurdish dimension as the US and Israel escalate their attacks