Iraq as US Pressure Platform on Iran: Baghdad Raids
AI-generated representative image of Iraqi security forces at a checkpoint near Baghdad’s Green Zone amid heightened political and security tensions.
Green Zone operations and Piranshahr border incident fuel Iraq-Iran tensions as Washington weighs political and logistical leverage.
FIFA World Cup carbon emissions face growing scrutiny
Commentary urges verifiable climate standards over offsets
Strait of Hormuz oil-market crisis risk, expert warns
Nicholas Grossman cites shipping disruptions and tightening supply as Trump says the critical energy chokepoint remains open.
Trump-Iran peace plan called capitulation by expert
Eliot A. Cohen warns the proposed MOU could reshape Strait of Hormuz security and strain U.S. allies.
World Cup political scrutiny debate targets uneven standards
Commentary cites Trevor Noah and press conferences to question whether Western journalists apply consistent human-rights questioning across teams
Israel Freezes Contacts with EU’s Kaja Kallas
Gideon Saar demands denial of apartheid remarks amid Gaza war tensions
Vehicle Imports in Pakistan Spark Economy and Emissions
Rising imported cars add pressure on foreign exchange reserves and complicate road safety regulation.
Iran’s Unyielding Stance Against Israeli Aggression: A Complex Geopolitical Struggle
In the eyes of many, the Islamic Republic remains the last bastion in the Muslim world against unchecked Israeli aggression
The Illusion of Peace: U.S. and Israel's Conflicting Visions for Gaza's Future
Analysts say US push for Gaza post-war phase is ‘unrealistic’ as Israel vows to continue fighting in besieged territory.
The Potential Consequences of an Israeli Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
And recent Iraqi history can tell us how.
The West's Strategic Pressure on Russia via Iran: Possibilities and Implications
Here’s why the US and its allies are afraid of real military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow
‘Disastrous failure’: How US Policy and Israeli Actions Are Pushing the Region to the Brink
US failure to end Gaza war and prevent escalation in Lebanon is leading the region to all-out war, analysts say.