For the first time, the U.S. has sanctioned Lebonese leaders with only indirect ties to the Iran-backed group, undercutting the potential for political and economic reforms that require Hezbollah's support.
For Israel, the benefits of a stronger regional alliance to counter Iran will likely outweigh the cons of granting the UAE previously denied access to advanced weaponry.
The main factors that have traditionally kept Israel isolated in the Muslim world are changing, opening the door for states interested in enhanced trade and diplomatic ties to join the UAE and explore normalization.
By Ryan Bohl
Tehran will restrain its response to White House's latest sanctions threat for fear of alienating Europe, as well as a potential new U.S. administration.
Israel and the UAE have announced their intention to normalize relations for the first time in either country's history, setting a precedent for other states to follow suit.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's appeal against efforts to impeach Rouhani will slow, but not stop, parliamentary action against his administration in its final year.
Emily Donahue speaks to global security analyst Thomas Abi-Hanna about an ongoing shadow war in the Middle East, and about its main players.
Following a series of unusual incidents near Tehran, it appears Israel may be taking matters back into its own hands in order to contain Iran's nuclear development.
The new Iraqi government’s move to release militia members just hours after arresting them indicates its desire to keep Iranian proxies in check without triggering a larger war.
The shift to trying to physically damage targets via cyberattacks threatens local and Western companies in the Mideast, and critical infrastructure worldwide.
