Middle East

Why are many in the region shocked by Trump's demand that Syria take on Hezbollah?

Middle East TA | AP Insight - June 28, 2026.

As the White House has soured on Israel’s war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, U.S. President Donald Trump has shocked many in the region by pushing...

Disarmament of Hezbollah – will the most difficult part of the Israel–Lebanon deal be implemented?

Middle East TA | AP Insight - June 27, 2026.

Hezbollah’s leader on Saturday criticized a framework agreement that Israel and Lebanon signed a day earlier to end months of conflict between the militant group...

Is navigating the new route through the Strait of Hormuz safe due to Iranian threats?

Middle East TA | AP Insight - June 25, 2026.

Several tankers made their way out of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday using a new route promoted by a U.N. maritime agency.  Iran has threatened...

Concession before verification – Washington gave in first

Middle East Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - June 24, 2026.

On 22 June, the US Treasury Department announced a general licence allowing Iran to freely sell oil, petroleum products, and petrochemical products to all buyers...

Who decides on war in Lebanon?

Middle East Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - June 23, 2026.

The Lebanese state is entering a new round of talks with Israel at a time when the most important aspect of its security is increasingly...

The Middle East between US power and regional ambitions

Middle East The Editorial Board - June 21, 2026.

When new channels of communication between Washington and Tehran opened in recent weeks, most international attention focused on issues that have recurred for years.  Will Iran...

Implementation of the US-Iran peace deal fraught with many risks

Middle East Mohamed A. El-Erian - June 17, 2026.

Sunday’s announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran is an important step forward. After months of open hostilities that have exacted...

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