Middle East
Iranians have now spent a week without internet access
January 17, 2026
Iranians have now spent a week without internet access
The Iranian government has choked off internet access for its population for a week, according to the cybersecurity watchdog NetBlocks,…
Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base
January 17, 2026
Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base
Some personnel at the United States’ largest military base in the Middle East have been urged to leave, a US…
War, diplomacy, or revolt: What comes next in Iran?
January 17, 2026
War, diplomacy, or revolt: What comes next in Iran?
After a week of the largest nationwide demonstrations in years, the streets of Iran have once again fallen silent, subdued…
Netanyahu downplays US optimism over Gaza ceasefire’s second phase
January 16, 2026
Netanyahu downplays US optimism over Gaza ceasefire’s second phase
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has commented on the US announcement regarding the transition of the Gaza ceasefire to its…
As Iran faces unrest, Israel waits quietly for Trump’s next move
January 14, 2026
As Iran faces unrest, Israel waits quietly for Trump’s next move
As waves of protests have tested the Iranian regime’s ability to manage dissent, the country with arguably the most to…
Pro-Palestinian activists are carrying out one of the UK’s longest ever hunger strikes. Their families say they won’t stop
January 14, 2026
Pro-Palestinian activists are carrying out one of the UK’s longest ever hunger strikes. Their families say they won’t stop
London, UK — Heba Muraisi knows exactly what is happening to her body. “My organs are slowly but surely shutting…
Gulf Arab nations in diplomatic push to prevent military escalation in Iran
January 14, 2026
Gulf Arab nations in diplomatic push to prevent military escalation in Iran
Three US-allied Gulf Arab nations have launched behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts to prevent military action on Iran amid threats of strikes…
Grandson of Iran’s late supreme leader says Iranians would suffer if the regime fell
January 14, 2026
Grandson of Iran’s late supreme leader says Iranians would suffer if the regime fell
Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the founder of Iran’s Islamic republic, has said that if the country’s theocratic regime were…
Protesters to be given priority “for trial and punishment,” head of Iran’s judiciary says
January 14, 2026
Protesters to be given priority “for trial and punishment,” head of Iran’s judiciary says
Protesters in Iran charged with violence or “terrorist” activities will be given “priority for trial and punishment,” the head of…
Trump is pledging to ‘rescue’ protesters in Iran. He has a selective view of the sanctity of protests.
January 13, 2026
Trump is pledging to ‘rescue’ protesters in Iran. He has a selective view of the sanctity of protests.
President Donald Trump billed strikes on Venezuela earlier this month as being about drugs, gangs invading the United States and…