Middle East

The recent escalation of tensions with Iran serves as a stark reminder of a century-old pattern. The intense geopolitical focus on regions like the Middle East is not a random historical quirk. It is, in large part, a direct consequence of the resources that …

Three weeks into a sustained aerial assault by the United States and Israel, the military campaign against Iran appears mired in strategic confusion. The initial justifications for the offensive are wearing thin, the human and economic costs are escalating, and the path to a …

The authorization of targeted killings against senior Iranian officials has ignited a debate over the efficacy and potential consequences of such a “decapitation” strategy. While intended to destabilize, there is growing concern that these actions may instead consolidate resistance and strengthen the very institutions …

A series of targeted strikes on major natural gas production sites represents a severe and dangerous escalation in the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict, with profound implications for global energy security and regional stability. For the first time in this war, hostilities have directly impacted …

A significant escalation in regional hostilities has seen critical energy facilities come under direct attack. Operations at a major natural gas field in the Persian Gulf were disrupted following military strikes, prompting immediate warnings to neighboring states about the security of their own energy …

Discussions regarding the formation of a multinational naval force to safeguard commercial shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz are ongoing, though military planners assess that significant security risks currently preclude immediate action. The narrow waterway, a critical global oil transit route, has …

The UK’s political leadership is increasingly vocal in its criticism of US President Donald Trump’s conduct, as the conflict with Iran exposes a widening transatlantic divide. Prime Minister Kemi Badenoch has notably shifted her tone, publicly describing the President’s personal attacks on Labour leader …

The recent bombing of a school in Iran has cast a stark and horrifying light on a grim reality of modern warfare: children are not just bystanders but are increasingly becoming its primary victims. Beyond the immediate physical devastation, the psychological toll inflicted on …

A significant escalation in regional hostilities has placed critical energy facilities across the Persian Gulf on high alert. This follows a military strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas reservoir. In response, Iranian military forces have issued a stark …

An Iranian-born scientist, now living abroad, has been awarded a major international prize for his work on global water security, research he conducted while facing significant personal and political risks. The scientist, who previously served as a deputy environment minister in Iran, was accused …