Tag: Hezbollah
How 9/11 Helped Create Regional Clout for Iran
The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 paved the way for Tehran to dominate its neighbor and whetted its appetite to expand its influence across the greater Middle East.
Blast Shakes Southern Lebanon as Israel Detonates Hezbollah Base
A huge explosion lit up the sky with orange flashes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, as Israel said it had destroyed a tunnel complex created by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group below the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge.
Inside an Ancient Lebanese City Engulfed by War
The Lebanese city of Tyre, one of the oldest metropolises in the world, has been left scarred.
Israel Says It Cleared Tunnels to Strategic Hezbollah Fortress in Lebanon
The operation, which began in June and is ongoing, came as fighting between the U.S. and Iran flared anew.
Iran Must Plan to Overcome ‘Unjust Sanctions,’ Top Tehran Official Says
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, lead negotiator in talks with the United States, made the comments after President Trump vowed an “economic D-Day” against Iran.
The New Physics of Power
It doesn’t take much for small powers to gain a big advantage over the powerful.
Inside the War on Hezbollah’s Finances
Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money.
Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation
At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement.