Eastern Mediterranean

April 16, 2024 | Bradley Bowman, Ryan Brobst, Mike Daum

What We Can Learn From Iran’s Attack on Israel

Iran launched an unprecedented direct attack against Israel this weekend consisting of approximately 350 missiles and drones with a combined payload of around 60 tons of explosives, yet only a handful...

April 15, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Twenty Years of Israel-U.S. Air Defense Investment Pays Off

Israel’s successful interception of Iran’s massive drone and missile attack underscores the success of military cooperation between Washington and Jerusalem.

April 12, 2024 | Sinan Ciddi, Tyler Stapleton

Turkish Organizations Ready Flotilla to Ignite Tensions With Israel

The “Freedom Flotilla Coalition” (FFC), consisting of several pro-Palestinian activist groups, including two Turkish charities — one designated by Israel as a terrorist organization — plans to send several...

April 11, 2024 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

How Iran Is Causing Chaos Beyond Just Israel and Palestine

Tehran’s ongoing attempts to dominate the “Wider Persian Gulf” are spreading far beyond Gaza.

April 7, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

After Damascus strike, Iran’s goal: Isolate Israel, deter the US

It can then also invest in its nuclear project while it tries to distract the region with the Gaza war.

March 14, 2024 | Bradley Bowman, Richard Goldberg

How to Ensure Israel Has the Weapons It Needs

March 13, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

US ships begin long, slow trip to build Gaza dock in unique operation

The ships that are on the way now include the USAV James A. Loux, the USAV Montorrey, USAV Matamoros and USAV Wilson Wharf.

March 11, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Egyptian activist tells ‘Post’ she condemns Hamas and October 7 massacre

Dalia Ziada condemned the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 but then faced a wave of threats and criticism at home and had to flee to the US.

December 27, 2023 | Mark Dubowitz |

Biden needs to strike back hard against Houthis to protect Red Sea — and US influence

Iran is on the offensive. On the day after Christmas, in the space of just 10 hours, US forces in the Red Sea had to shoot down 12 suicide drones, three anti-ship ballistic missiles and two ballistic...

December 10, 2023 | |

Iran Using Northern Cyprus as Terrorist Staging Ground

Iran has been using Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus as a staging ground for terrorist attacks against Israelis and Jews, Mossad said on December 10. In a rare statement issued through Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, the intelligence service said it had helped Cypriot counterparts thwart an attack against Israelis and Jews on the island.

November 30, 2023 | Dr. Brenda Shaffer |

US International energy policy toward the 2024 elections

While international energy policy is not on the ballot in the 2024 US elections, the election outcome will profoundly impact the U.S. role in international energy developments. Current U.S. energy policies have determined new rules of American engagement in the international arena. ...

November 27, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

US: Houthis’ maritime attacks put international shipping at risk

It is unclear if the Houthis intended to send a message while purposely missing their target or if the missiles were inaccurate.

November 19, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Ten things Iran thinks it achieved on Oct. 7 – analysis

Iran’s IRGC leader gave a speech providing insight into the Iran regime’s prophecies about Israel and the US being defeated.

November 7, 2023 | |

Pentagon Deploys Ohio-Class Guided Missile Submarine to the Middle East 

Latest Developments  An Ohio-class guided missile submarine (SSGN) arrived in the Middle East on November 5, according to a press release by the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. Capable of carrying...

October 30, 2023 | |

Israel to Reevaluate Diplomatic Relationship with Turkey After Erdogan’s Threats

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen stated on October 28 that he “ordered the return of diplomatic representatives” from Ankara “in order to conduct a reevaluation of the relations...

October 20, 2023 | |

U.S. Navy Shoots Down Missiles and Drones Launched From Yemen

The U.S. Navy shot down a salvo of cruise missiles and drones launched from Yemen in the direction of Israel on October 20, suggesting the Houthis are rallying to Hamas in the Gaza...

October 18, 2023 | |

U.S. Surges Additional Combat Forces to the Middle East

The Pentagon confirmed on October 17 that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin approved the extension of the Ford Carrier Strike Group in the Eastern Mediterranean. Likewise, Washington...

October 17, 2023 | |

Biden to Visit Israel as Key Policy Questions Loom

President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on October 18 to show American support for the Jewish state as it deals with the aftermath of a brutal terrorist attack by Hamas. Secretary...

October 17, 2023 | Dr. Brenda Shaffer, Svante Cornell

A New Spring for Caspian Transit and Trade

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October 11, 2023 | |

False Alarm of Hezbollah Aircraft Infiltration Underlines Israeli Concern of Multi-Front War

Reports of aircraft infiltration and rocket fire on Israel’s northern border on October 11 turned out to be a false alarm caused by Israel’s automated threat detection system....