Houthi rebels’ control of Red Sea oil chokepoint exposes deep divisions in Brics
Rapid expansion of the bloc means that its 21 members have deeply divergent interests, particularly in the Middle East.
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Ali Khamenei’s killing continues long US tradition of letting others pull the trigger
Declassified documents reveal details about the long history of the US seeking allies willing to cooperate to kill.
Dahiyeh: the Beirut suburb at the heart of an Israeli military doctrine
The Israel Defense Forces has used southern Beirut as the template for a tactic of ‘total war’.
Gulf expat reactions to Iran war show us how countries instil loyalty in western migrants
The way wealthy migrants and influencers reacted to Iranian attacks can tell us a lot about the image that places like Dubai have carefully cultivated.
How dangerous has the conflict in Iran become? Expert Q&A
The war between the US, Israel and Iran appears to be spreading beyond the Middle East.
These are shaky times for oil markets. An expert explains what a prolonged war will mean for prices
Is it time to panic about supplies?
Kharg Island: Iran’s energy lifeline that has so far escaped attack
Often called the ‘forbidden island’, Kharg is vital to Iran’s economic survival.
Iran war lacks strategy, goals, legitimacy and support – in the US and around the world
The US and Israel have taken a huge risk by attacking Iran. This war will make the world a more dangerous place.
God on their side: how the US, Israel and Iran are all using religion to garner support
Politicians from all three Abrahamic religions are using scripture to back their positions.
Where Iranians are going under fire – a real‑time picture of displacement
How we are tracing the movement of people in Iran despite an almost complete information blackout.
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