Middle East

Mohammed bin Salman in Moscow's Kremlin, Russia.

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Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s fight may collide with US interests

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January 12, 2026 6:00 am

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Rand Paul warns Trump striking Iran could rally protesters against US

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January 11, 2026 1:26 pm

Protesters participate in a demonstration in Berlin, Germany, in support of the nationwide mass protests in Iran against the government, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

World

Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as authorities intensify crackdown on demonstrators

The Associated Press -

January 10, 2026 2:00 pm

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran.

World

Iranian officials have few options if they flee an overthrown regime

Timothy Nerozzi -

January 9, 2026 3:37 pm

A boy holds a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 08, 2026. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vows not to yield after U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to come to the aid of protesters, as rights groups report a sharp rise in arrests following days of unrest sparked by soaring inflation. Meanwhile, Iran's top judge warns protesters on Wednesday there is ''no leniency for those who help the enemy against the Islamic Republic,'' while accusing Israel and the U.S. of pursuing hybrid methods to disrupt the country. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Magazine

My part in the ayatollahs’ downfall

Hugo Gurdon -

January 9, 2026 6:10 am

World

US struggles to rein in Syrian allies as Kurds and government come to blows in Aleppo

Brady Knox -

January 8, 2026 6:23 pm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts at a joint press conference with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, not pictured, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Defense

Lebanon claims progress in Hezbollah disarmament, as Israel calls it ‘an encouraging beginning’

Mike Brest -

January 8, 2026 4:01 pm

World

Iran hardens resolve as Trump threatens action over anti-government protests: What to know

Timothy Nerozzi -

January 8, 2026 1:37 pm

World

Saudi-allied government in Yemen seizes all UAE-backed territory in lightning offensive

Brady Knox -

January 8, 2026 11:22 am

Magazine

Inside Scoop: It’s prices, stupid; modern Middle East, Violence vs. free speech

Amy DeLaura -

January 7, 2026 5:00 am

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Tag: Middle East

Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s fight may collide with US interests

Rand Paul warns Trump striking Iran could rally protesters against US

Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as authorities intensify crackdown on demonstrators

Iranian officials have few options if they flee an overthrown regime

My part in the ayatollahs’ downfall

US struggles to rein in Syrian allies as Kurds and government come to blows in Aleppo

Lebanon claims progress in Hezbollah disarmament, as Israel calls it ‘an encouraging beginning’

Iran hardens resolve as Trump threatens action over anti-government protests: What to know

Saudi-allied government in Yemen seizes all UAE-backed territory in lightning offensive

Inside Scoop: It’s prices, stupid; modern Middle East, Violence vs. free speech

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