Hezbollah boasts of no missile shortage amid Eastern attacks on Israel
Boasting by Hezbollah comes as Houthis in Yemen also target Israel with long-range missiles, and Iraqi militias use drones to attack.
Islamic Republic News Agency
Iranian FM and Quds Force do outreach to Iraq
High-level meetings in Tehran signal deepening Iran-Iraq security cooperation, while Iran simultaneously advances its regional agenda through talks with Turkey, Russia, and Lebanon.
Op-eds
Iran attempts to insulate itself from possible Trump sanctions
With Trump returning to office, Iran is likely concerned it could be under “maximum pressure” again with the using sanctions and other methods to cut off Tehran’s economy.
Op-eds
Iran deepens Central Asia ties amid shift away from western economies
The talks with Central Asian states come after a recent BRICS meeting that Iran attended.
Op-eds
Iran wants to hold region hostage with ‘retaliation op’
Iran has preferred to keep the retaliation cycle going by continuing to claim it has an open account with Israel and could carry out new attacks.
Op-eds
7 Israelis killed by Hezbollah rocket fire as Israel hosts US envoys
Seven Israelis were killed on October 31 by Hezbollah rocket fire, one of the worst days for civilian casualties in northern Israel since Hezbollah’s rocket attacks began on October 8, 2023. Five people,...
Op-eds
Iran invests in new Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem
Iran likely believes Israel’s campaign will shift from high intensity to low intensity as it did in Gaza.
Op-eds
Between proxies and a new attack on Israel: Iran’s dilemma
Iran operates via proxies in several countries and territories, including Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Gaza Strip.
Op-eds
A month into war, Lebanon operation takes toll
The challenge in southern Lebanon is that while Hezbollah has suffered blows to its command and control, the group appears to be clinging on and it is capable of continued deadly operations.
Op-eds
Iran’s FM launches historic regional tour, strengthening ties with Arab states
As Iran's foreign minister makes his tour, it is in contrast to his Israeli counterparts, who have not made any regional tours like this or have not been able to do much outreach since October 7.
Op-eds
The Russia-Iran axis is transforming the nature of Middle East danger
Russia’s siding with Iran will make it harder for peace to be achieved in Lebanon, or for a ceasefire to be achieved on the multiple fronts that Israel is facing
Op-eds
Iran seeks regional alliances against Israel amid Gaza conflict
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi tours region, seeking alliances against Israel, focusing on Gaza conflict, and discussing ties with Iraq, Oman.
Op-eds
Hezbollah drone attack on IDF base marks major escalation in precision strike capability
Hezbollah's recent drone attack on an IDF base marks a significant escalation, demonstrating the group's precision strike capabilities and increased lethality.
Op-eds
Tehran’s hidden message: Why an Iranian official visited war-struck Beirut
Iran has a long-term plan and it includes trying to weaken Israel through long slow wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
Op-eds
Presidents of Iran and Russia Tout Growing Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian touted growing ties between the two countries on October 11 as they met in person for the first time in person...
Flash Briefs
Iran’s Foreign Minister meets Saudi crown prince to strengthen regional ties
Iran's Foreign Minister met with Saudi and Qatari leaders to strengthen regional ties, signaling Iran's intent to counter Israel's influence.
Op-eds
Will Hezbollah and Palestinian factions be open to a ceasefire?
Iranian state media presents a more moderate tone, reflecting on Israel's ceasefire conditions with Lebanon, amid concerns about Hezbollah's setbacks.
Op-eds
Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi taps Vahid Jalalzadeh for new role
The appointment does not seem to fit well with Jalalzadeh’s previous record as the head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee and some of his other roles.
Op-eds
Hamas is proud of October 7, despite losses in war
Hamas feels confident in its continued pride in the attack because even though it has lost some of its fighters and commanders, it believes that in the long term, it will succeed.
Op-eds
Iran’s axis plays victim and aggressor at the same time
While Iran's axis of resistance targets Israel, Iranian media continually paints the Islamic Republic and its proxies as victims.