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The Houthis Are Risking Everything for Iran
Tehran’s proxy risks pushing a newly consolidated Saudi Arabia into an all-out ground war.
The Regional Order Iran Wanted Is Taking Shape Without It
Tehran has long called for greater cooperation among Muslim states. The Mecca pact is not what it had in mind.
The Middle East Tries Its Hand at a NATO-Style Pact
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey pledge mutual defense in the face of aggressive Iranian and Israeli operations.
Is Iran Winning the Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz?
Any level of Iranian control would mark a major geopolitical shift in Tehran’s favor.
Why the United States Keeps Losing Wars
Washington has a long record of fighting the wrong war for the wrong objective.
Iran’s ‘Last Chance’ for Peace Talks
Qatar confirms that indirect U.S.-Iran negotiations are making progress.
Iran Denies Peace Talks After the United States Cancels Military Strikes
Trump’s “imminent” deal remains elusive.
A Saudi-Emirati Thaw Can Help Contain Iran
The Gulf needs a joint front on deterrence, engagement, and freedom of navigation.
U.S.-Saudi Strikes Add a New Front to the Iran War
Iraqi militias backed by Tehran are the latest targets in the ever-expanding conflict.