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
Balancing between Washington and Tehran on the militia issue will require a delicate touch from businessman Ali al-Zaidi
Tehran believes fresh attacks will come over next two days. Feeling emboldened, leaders there are ready with new targets for retaliation.
Naftali Bennett and his emergent opposition in the upcoming election are just as hardline on security but they want you to think otherwise
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill who are being cajoled into spending billions more on the military budget need to read this first
Beijing is not going to put itself in a position where it loses access to Iranian oil, nor will it support a UN call for force
The dual role underscores growing influence as both a practical trade hub and a balancing force in an increasingly volatile region.
