Middle East
'Iran’s indiscriminate fire at civilians is a war crime,' NSC chief tells 'Post' - interview
“Israel strikes only targets that serve Iran’s military apparatus. There is no attack on purely civilian sites that do not contribute to the military operation," said Hanegbi.
'The Most American King': Journalist Aaron Magid details Jordan's King Abdullah rise to power
'The Great Betrayal': Revolutions rarely succeed in the first attempt - review
This is the bunker-buster Israel needs from the US to quickly destroy Fordow - opinion
From the Basij to Balochistan: How Iran has encircled the Arab world - opinion
Iran’s peripheral militias and quiet encirclement of the Arab world.
Understanding Pakistan’s risky alignment with Iran - opinion
Pakistan’s tilt toward Iran may carry significant costs. Washington has warned that countries doing business with Tehran could face secondary sanctions.
'Arabs are secretly rejoicing,' exiled Egyptian geopolitical expert tells 'Post' - interview
"I'm sure after everything, Egypt will try to restore relations," she said. "But Israel is not the same Israel, Israel is now much stronger, a key player in the region."
Syria hopes for calm to focus on investment and reconstruction amid the Iran-Israel war - analysis
Amid the Israeli war on Iran, the Syrian government wants to keep the peace. It wants to focus on investment and reconstruction. They have been holding meetings and working with foreign counterparts.
Trump briefed on military options against Iran by CENTCOM chief, source tells 'Post'
"The working assumption" is that US President Donald Trump will order a strike on Iran, Israeli and US sources told the Post.
What will be Trump's trigger to join Israel at war with Iran - analysis
Most Americans likely do not want another costly Middle East war. However, if the US can step in and deliver the final blow, then people might see it as a win. Trump wants a win for his doctrine.
Iran's ally Qatar put in a tough position over Israel-Iran war - analysis
Iran’s threats to the Gulf or to US bases in the region will not come off well in Washington. If Trump decides to get involved and Doha opposes it, this will not help Qatar's position.
Israel is effectively the leader of the West - opinion
Israel has shown that it is willing to stand alone when necessary, leading the path with conviction, even when lambasted, and ultimately reshape the world for the better.
US joining Israeli strikes on Iran will 'radically destabilize' Middle East, Russia says
Russian deputy FM Sergei Ryabkov warned the US against direct military assistance to Israel or even considering such "speculative options."
Iran's Reza Pahlavi says 100-day transition plan in place if Khamenei falls
Pahlavi also directed his message to the military, police, and state workers, many of whom he said have contacted him in recent days.
Iran preparing to strike US bases across Middle East if Trump joins war, NYT reports
Over 40,000 American troops have been put on high alert at bases throughout the region, the New York Times reported.
