Iran war: ordinary Israelis and Lebanese remain trapped by the false promises of their leaders
Ordinary Lebanese and Israeli people are caught in the middle of a longstanding conflict between the Israeli government and Hezbollah.
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Iran’s AI memes are reaching people who don’t follow the news – and winning the propaganda war
In an online environment which blurs news and entertainment, Iran’s AI propaganda videos are reaching a huge audience globally.
US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz: what it involves and the risks attached
The blockade is costly, hard to enforce and raises the chance of the situation escalating.
Could the Middle East conflict open the door to price controls? Here’s how it works in Greece
The price of 50 categories of staple goods are protected to prevent costs spiralling.
Why Benjamin Netanyahu needs the Iran conflict to continue
The Israeli prime minister’s chances of re-election are likely to hang on the outcomes of the war against Iran.
Some countries in Asia are rationing energy – why they’ve been hit hardest by the crisis in the Gulf
The current energy market disruption has exposed structural vulnerabilities in Asia’s energy systems.
Trump’s call to expand Abraham accords is destined to fail
Few Middle Eastern leaders can agree to Trump’s proposal for all Arab and Muslim states to sign the Abraham accords.
Why Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz after decades of holding back
Trump has declared the US the ‘guardian’ of the Strait of Hormuz, but his strikes are feeding the very behaviour they aim to deter.
Bombing Iran: has the UN charter failed?
The UN Security Council veto makes it virtually impossible to uphold its own charter when it comes to acts of aggression such as the bombing of Iran.
Why the ceasefire in Lebanon is unlikely to change much on the ground
Lebanon and Israel have agreed a ten-day ceasefire, pausing hostilities that broke out in March.
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