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.
Zionism
Iran’s multi-front battle: How Tehran is feeding an octopus war against Israel
Iran has perpetuated narratives of success for Hezbollah, claiming that the terror group is better equipped in attacking the Jewish state than the current reality suggests.
Op-eds
Naim Qassem: Hezbollah’s New and Subdued Voice
With Israel’s September 27 assassination of Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s voice has been subdued. But it has not, unfortunately, been entirely silenced. The mantle of Hezbollah’s...
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 threatens Israeli civil and nuclear infrastructure on October 7 anniversary
On the anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attack, the Islamic Republic has pledged to target Israeli cities and critical infrastructure while US and Israeli officials consider their options in...
Op-eds
Eyewitness to Catastrophe
REVIEW: ‘The Gates of Gaza: A Story of Betrayal, Survival, and Hope in Israel’s Borderlands’ by Amir Tibon
Op-eds
Iraqi militias claim drone attack as Iran’s proxies continue threats
The latest drone attack highlights the growing complexity of regional conflicts and Israel's evolving defense strategies.
Op-eds
Russia-Iran ties are gaining strength
Tehran and Moscow bolstering ties should be a security concern.
Op-eds
Iran’s Foreign Minister in Lebanon amid war with Hezbollah
Iran's top diplomat is in Lebanon, but what does that mean for the current conflict in the Middle East?
Op-eds
Bahraini militias eulogize slain Hezbollah leader
In a statement released online, two Iranian-backed Bahraini militias eulogized killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah while also promising to take revenge against the “criminal Zionists” for his...
Op-eds
When it comes to Iran’s rulers, there can be no dialogue
Ruling mullahs duly rolled into New York City to attend the U.N. General Assembly, led by Iran’s new “moderate” president, Masoud Pezeshkian.
Op-eds
Can Iraqi militias be deterred from attacking Israel?
It is clear that the Iraqi militias are expanding their war against Israel and are increasingly a danger.
Op-eds
Tehran’s damage control tactics amidst Hezbollah’s setbacks
In light of the significant losses suffered by Hezbollah and the escalating concerns in Tehran regarding a potentially unpredictable Israeli attack, the regime’s current strategy appears to be one of...
Op-eds
IRGC Orders Members to Stop Using All Communications Devices
Citing two Iranian security officials, Reuters reported on September 23 that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has banned the use of all communications devices following...
Flash Briefs
Ahead of UNGA session, Iran on a diplomatic offensive amid Hezbollah-Israel flare-up
Iran is also working with non-western groups at the UN. IRNA noted these include the Non-Aligned Movement, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, BRICS, and others.
Op-eds
Kiryat Shmona under Hezbollah rocket fire for 11 months of war
Israel is at a juncture today regarding the need to stop the Hezbollah threats along the border, and Israel's northern city is a microcosm of the challenges.
Op-eds
UN Calls to Boycott Israel and Institute Arms Embargo
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a non-binding resolution on September 18 calling for Israel to withdraw unconditionally from the West Bank, Gaza, and eastern Jerusalem...
Flash Briefs
Iran outraged its ambassador to Lebanon was harmed in pager attack
Iran is outraged over the injury of its ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, during an explosion involving Hezbollah pagers, demanding international condemnation of Israel.
Op-eds
Hamas is an idea
An old and genocidal idea that should be crippled whenever it arises