Middle East
Houthis v. Saudi Arabia: Round 2. This time it's regional.
After fresh clashes with the Yemeni military group, Riyadh finds itself at the center of overlapping wars and skirmishes, including Iran and Iraq
July 30, 2026
iraq
Middle East
Iraq PM embraces his inner Michael Corleone — for the best of reasons
Ali Al Zaidi has launched an unprecedented but much needed crackdown on figures tied to the country's massively corrupt patronage system
July 07, 2026
Global Crises
The forgotten fugitives of US forever wars
It's great when Washington can end the conflicts it starts, but on this World Refugee Day let's recall that the ensuing crises they cause are not so easily controlled
June 19, 2026
Middle East
The humiliation of finding secret Israeli bases in Iraq
'It shows a blatant disregard for Iraqi sovereignty, its government and its forces, as well as for the dignity of the Iraqi people,' said one lawmaker after the revelations
May 22, 2026
Middle East
Iraq's new prime minister faces 'mission impossible' over Iran
Balancing between Washington and Tehran on the militia issue will require a delicate touch from businessman Ali al-Zaidi
May 19, 2026
Middle East
Exclusive: Iraq's First Lady says 'this is not our war'
In an interview with RS, Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed says neither Iraq nor the Kurdish people of Iraq are prepared or willing to be drawn into another conflict
March 05, 2026
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