The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and its proxy Hezbollah have been activating sleeper cells embedded across the Gulf States, but many have been found and detained.
Europe is a key money-laundering hub for the funds Hezbollah generates worldwide and a central node in the trade routes through which those funds are moved and disguised
Hezbollah is recruiting new cells in Syria's west, while Iraqi militias are doing the same in the east. For its part, Damascus readies its forces to respond to any threat.
Largely forgotten by history, leaders in Beirut and Tel Aviv shook hands on a plan for normal bilateral relations 43 years ago, after yet another Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon.
Building on the ten-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, time will tell if these talks are a one-off or the beginning of a different path for Lebanon.
Iran's deep ties with key countries are enough to set off US anxiety and influence strategic calculations, but not enough to constitute a decisive second front in times of war
Many US allies across the world are now questioning America's ability and will to protect them, making the prospect of a nuclear deterrent more appealing
There is now a growing recognition that over-reliance on a single corridor or supplier is no longer feasible. While this may worry some, it is a chance for others.
Labour's disastrous showing in the local elections and gains made by the Reform party have sparked calls for Starmer to step down, but he remains defiant
This year, the renowned film festival appears to be addressing a world where films are made and consumed differently, while maintaining its legacy as the world's foremost arena for art cinema