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US aircraft movements add to uncertainty as Iran protests intensify and regional diplomacy shifts
Open-source flight tracking and recent reporting have pointed to an increased tempo of US military air movements linked to the Middle East, coinciding with a sharp escalation in Iran’s internal unrest and a widening set of regional flashpoints. The Iranian…
Anglo-French Air Strike Delivers Major Blow to ISIS
British and French forces have successfully carried out a precision air strike against a significant Islamic State (ISIS) arms depot in northern Syria, officials say. The operation, undertaken on Saturday night, marks a noteworthy advance in the continuing campaign against…
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian Declares Full-Fledged War Against U.S., Israel, Europe
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that the Islamic Republic is in a “full-fledged” or “total” war with the United States, Israel and European powers, framing a complex pattern of military, economic and political pressures as an existential struggle for…
Trump signals approval for sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump has said the United States will sell advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, signalling a major shift in Washington’s approach to sharing its most sophisticated combat aircraft with the kingdom and opening a fresh debate in…
London’s Defence Pact with Doha Revives British Strategic Leadership
When John Healey, the UK’s Defence Secretary, touched down in Doha this week, he did more than sign another bilateral security accord. He helped signal a recalibration of London’s strategic horizon, one in which the Gulf – not just Europe…
Trump’s Gaza Deal: Moment of Hope or Just Another Pause in a Long War?
For a fleeting moment, the headlines suggest hope. Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a U.S.-brokered peace plan: a ceasefire, a prisoner–hostage exchange, and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. President Donald Trump, whose administration…
Israel Under Attack—and the UN Security Council Looks the Other Way
Once again, the United Nations Security Council has revealed its true nature: a forum of politics and prejudice, not a guardian of justice. This week’s vote on a Gaza ceasefire saw the United States exercise its veto, defending Israel’s right…
White House’s $6bn bet on Israel risks deepening divides
The White House’s request to push through a $6.4 billion arms package to Israel could hardly come at a more combustible time. Thirty Apache helicopters, thousands of armoured assault vehicles, and hundreds of millions in spare parts may strengthen Israel’s battlefield position…
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Europe Dithers As Iran Calls The Shots In Geneva
Another round of nuclear talks opens today in Geneva, with Iran once again dictating the terms of engagement. Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi leads Tehran’s delegation, while representatives from Britain, France and Germany will dutifully attend, in the hope that…
Israel to call up 60,000 reservists for Gaza City operation after Katz approves IDF plan
Israel is to call up about 60,000 reservists in stages over the coming months to support an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) operation to capture Gaza City, after Defence Minister Israel Katz approved the army’s plans. Initial mobilisation orders are to…