Support from the PKK and Turkiye’s politicians signals a change after decades of conflict, but pitfalls remain.

Despite the denials from Tehran, there is mounting evidence that Iran continues to send military aid to these groups, ...

Violence in Syria's Druze province has triggered Israeli military action, complicating relations with Turkey and creating a ...

The US will allow diplomats to return to Iraq after a June evacuation tied to strikes on Iran, signalling eased tensions ...

Whether that’s Iranian proxy groups in Iraq launching something against Israel and Israel responding, or because of a response to statements from Israel or Iran.

US President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities puts the Middle East in a volatile position, with all eyes now on Tehran’s next move. Here’s what to know.

Even as Tehran’s influence in Syria and Lebanon has come under strain—with Israeli strikes targeting Iranian assets and political gridlock hobbling Hezbollah—Iraq continues to serve as a rear base for ...

“Beyond attacks within Iraq, Iran-backed Iraqi groups retain the capacity to target Israel from western Iraq using their missile arsenals, as they have done before,” Badawi said.

Iran is allowing rival Shi’ite factions in Iraq to battle it out in a wide-open political arena ahead of the country’s November 2025 elections, adopting a hands-off approach as its regional influence ...

Iraq, a country deeply rooted in the history of the region and blessed with rich energy resources, has endured decades of conflict, from a devastating war with Iran in the 1980s, to the 2003 US ...

After decades of managing tensions through careful balancing, Turkey and Iran now find themselves increasingly at odds following recent shifts in the regional balance of power. With Ankara emboldened ...