United Nations Security Council

June 5, 2025 | Andrea Stricker |

Fresh grounds to snap back Iran sanctions — and block it from getting a nuclear bomb

The International Atomic Energy Agency just pulled back a veil from Iran’s secretive nuclear plans. And what was revealed is as disturbing as it is unsurprising. The IAEA last week released a...

June 5, 2025 | |

IDF Recovers Bodies of 2 Israeli Americans Murdered by Hamas on October 7

Hostage Bodies Recovered: The IDF announced on June 5 that it had recovered the bodies of two Israeli Americans, Judi Weinstein Haggai and Gad Haggai, who were murdered during the...

June 3, 2025 | Ivana Stradner |

Russia Accuses Serbia of Betrayal

Despite the traditional rhetoric of Slavic brothers united in common cause, Serbia continues to look out for its own interest, knowing Moscow is willing to sacrifice the Serbs.

June 3, 2025 | Bridget Toomey |

Yemeni president meets with Russian president despite Russia’s ongoing relationship with the Houthis

President Rashad al Alimi, the chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 28 to discuss the relationship between their two countries....

May 31, 2025 | |

Amid New IAEA Reports, U.S. and E3 to Push Resolution Declaring Iran in Breach of Non-Proliferation Obligations

U.S. to Draft Resolution with E3 Partners: The United States, along with allies Britain, France, and Germany — known as the E3 — plans to submit a resolution to the International...

May 29, 2025 | |

Deaths Reported as Chaos Engulfs WFP Warehouse in Gaza

2 Palestinians Killed at WFP Warehouse: Two people were reportedly killed and several others injured when thousands of Gazans stormed one of the United Nations World Food Programme...

May 24, 2025 | Saeed Ghasseminejad |

Sanctions? Iran’s Secret Oil Network Fuels Its Regime

Iran is exporting 1.6 million barrels of oil every day. Thanks to a shadowy fleet, fake paperwork, and a global network of front companies, Tehran keeps its oil flowing, fueled by China’s backing. The West’s sanctions are failing spectacularly. Find out why and what it will take to finally cut off this illicit lifeline.

May 23, 2025 | Janatan Sayeh |

Iran braces for potential conflict as 5th round of US negotiations ends inconclusively

As the fifth round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington concluded in Rome, signs of progress remained elusive. Iranian state media reported on May 23 that US Special Envoy to the Middle...

May 22, 2025 | Bill Roggio, Ahmad Sharawi

Syrian military integrates Al Qaeda-linked terror group into its ranks

The new Syrian government is integrating a Central Asian terrorist group that is part of Al Qaeda’s network into its military, despite the objections of US President Donald Trump. The head of this terror...

May 21, 2025 | Andrea Stricker |

9 Myths About Iran’s Uranium Enrichment Program

President Trump and his administration have demanded that Iran agree to the full, verifiable, and permanent dismantlement of its atomic weapons program — including the regime’s ability to produce enriched...

May 12, 2025 | David Daoud |

Naim Qassem encourages voting in upcoming Lebanese municipal elections

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem gave a speech on Wednesday, April 28, addressing Lebanon’s upcoming municipal elections. The fate of Hezbollah’s arms is now the top question...

May 1, 2025 | Peter Doran |

Inside the secret genius of the Ukraine mineral deal

President Trump has just struck one big, beautiful deal with Ukraine — and its impact could reach far beyond rare earth minerals. Unveiled yesterday by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent,...

May 1, 2025 | |

‘Hamas Misusing UNRWA’: U.S. Defends Israel’s Right to Shun UN Agency at World Court

Israel Cannot Be Compelled to Work With UNRWA: The United States rose to Israel’s defense during the ongoing hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over questions...

April 24, 2025 | |

‘None Of Your Business’: Iran Rebuffs IAEA Chief’s Concerns Over Tunnels Built Around Nuclear Site

Grossi Asks for Clarification on Tunnels, New Security Perimeter: Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said on April 24 that he...

April 24, 2025 | Behnam Ben Taleblu, Andrea Stricker, Joe Dougherty

Iran Nuclear Program Talks

April 11, 2025 | Orde Kittrie, Andrea Stricker, Behnam Ben Taleblu

What President Trump Must Demand to Eliminate Iran’s Nuclear Threat

The United States and Iran are set to hold landmark talks on April 12, President Donald Trump announced earlier in the week, just weeks after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei refused the...

April 10, 2025 | Jacob Nagel |

Trump should not imitate Obama, repeating his presidential mistakes

The lessons from 2015 must be clear to avoid another disastrous deal. No negotiations should begin until Iran fully dismantles its nuclear program.

April 4, 2025 | Janatan Sayeh, Behnam Ben Taleblu

Tehran’s Diplomatic Gambit Aims to Forestall Pressure While Advancing Nuclear Program

Negotiations are a means but not always to the same end. The White House is seriously considering indirect talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Axios reported on April 2. This follows President...

April 1, 2025 | Mariam Wahba |

Sudanese Armed Forces retake Khartoum from Rapid Support Forces

After more than 23 months of brutal civil war, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have retaken Sudan’s capital of Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary force largely comprised of...

March 20, 2025 | |

Trump Reportedly Gives Iran Two-Month Deadline to Negotiate Nuclear Deal

Letter Seeks Direct Negotiations With Iran: President Donald Trump reportedly gave Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei two months to reach a nuclear deal with the United...