After breaking from the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan first grew close to Turkey, Iran’s regional rival. Later, it also deepened ...

After Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks on Israel & the start of the war in Gaza, confrontations between Israel & Iran escalated from proxy battles to all-out war. These documentaries offer context & background.

After Israel's fierce air strike, speculations started that Iran can now buy fighter jets from China. Meanwhile, a video is ...

Critics feared it would plunge the Middle East into a wider war. That doomsday scenario has not come to pass, at least for now: Iran made only symbolic retaliation against America; soon after, a ...

FRONTLINE examines how Israel ended up fighting wars in Gaza and Iran — and the role of the United States. From filmmakers James Jacoby and Anya Bourg, the documentary traces Israeli Prime Minister ...

One-quarter of the way into the 21st century, Israel is emerging not only as a staunch ally of the United States but also as ...

Gulf states with strong ties to President Donald Trump are emerging from the war between Israel and Iran with greater regional influence and with some of their longstanding security concerns over ...

Trump announced a ceasefire on social media. The attack earlier Monday on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar comes two days after the U.S. used 'bunker buster' bombs on Iranian nuclear sites.

Iran's resurgence, Israel's military posture, and U.S. backing create a high-stakes triangle driving the region toward ...

He specializes in Middle East security issues. Research Fellow, Zineb Riboua is a research fellow with Hudson Institute’s ...

Global airlines have suspended or reduced flights in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalated after the US struck Iran’s nuclear facilities at the weekend, affecting ...

For much of the modern era, the Middle East has occupied centre stage in global geopolitics, owing to its strategic geography, abundant energy resources and persistent instability.