Iran, Russia, China begin joint naval drill

The "2022 Marine Security Belt" exercise will take place in the northern Indian Ocean, announced an Iranian armed forces official. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Speaking to the semi-official…

Israel reportedly agrees to supply gas to Lebanon

Jerusalem signed a secret deal to indirectly deliver gas to the economically-stricken neighboring Arab Republic, according to local media. By Erin Viner Both the United States and Russian President Vladimir…

Realpolitik Should Guide Israeli-Russian Relations

When Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett this week meets Russian President Putin for the first time, Bennett must use a realpolitik language. By Professor Efraim Inbar,  President of the Jerusalem…

Israel reveals Iran tried to down IAF jet

Iranian air defenses reportedly tried to shoot down an Israeli fighter jet in Syrian airspace, in what would mark the first direct military confrontation between the two enemy states.  …

Syria vows to seize Golan from Israel

Syria remains determined to reconquer the Golan Heights from Israel, as well as expelling United States and Turkish militaries from northern regions of its war-torn country. By Jonathan Hessen and…

Defiant Erdoğan: Turkey to buy more Russian S-400s

Despite major potential fallout, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has declared that his country intends to purchase yet another shipment of S-400 missile defense systems from Russia. By Erin Viner…

Assad, Putin meet as Syria violence worsens

The United Nations deems Syria unsafe for the return of refugees just one day after the country’s President Bashar al-Assad met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. By Erin Viner…

Iran tops Lapid/Lavrov Talks

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid tells his Russian Counterpart Sergei Lavrov – ‘unless the international community acts against Iran’s nuclear aspirations – Israel will opt to act on its own.…

Fiery world reaction to Israel-Gaza violence

The raging conflict between Israel and Gaza has elicited wide-ranging response internationally. Concerned that the region’s worst hostilities in years could spiral out of control, United States President Joe Biden…