London: Iran is allowing rival Shi’ite factions in Iraq to battle it out in a wide-open political arena ahead of the country’s November 2025 elections, adopting a hands-off approach as its regional ...

A study from the University of Bern reveals that men in relatively gender-equal countries face significant pressure to maintain their high social status.

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DANA STROUL is Director of Research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and served as U.S. Deputy Assistant ...

The transformation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from a puritanical theocracy to an aspiring architect of global peace is ...

As America’s top negotiator, Steven Witkoff, prepares for Saturday’s second round of talks with Iran, hawks in President Trump’s inner circle and Israeli officials are attempting to stiffen his spine.

Languages: English and Farsi Iran displayed tanks, missiles, and troops in a major military parade on Friday ... and regional cooperation from a position of strength." Iranian Foreign Minister ...

For many Iranians, Army Day is not just a military observance—it is a reaffirmation of national identity. In a region marked by instability, Iran’s Armed Forces are portrayed as a stabilizing force ...

All 176 people on board were killed. Three days later, Iran admitted that its military fired two surface-to-air missiles at the Kyiv-bound plane but said it was by mistake. Iran is appealing a ...

has started on Friday in Tehran and other cities across Iran. During the ceremony, grand military parades across the country are being hheld and the country's latest military achievements are being ...