Intel gap vexes US Navy's hunt for Houthi missile smuggling Military officials admit the US Navy and its allies haven’t had much success interdicting the flow of advanced weapons components — warheads, computer guidance systems and the like — from Iran to the Houthis. Gulf
Why are Iran hard-liners axing Rouhani from political scene? By disqualifying Rouhani, Iran's ruling hard-liners pushed yet another boundary in their campaign to ensure that no influential, moderate figure will have a say in deciding the country's next supreme leader. Iran
Analysis What is the significance of ICJ ruling on Israel’s war in Gaza? The ruling by the UN’s top court could push Israel to alter its military actions in Gaza, while the US’ response to the case may hurt its international standing. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Can Turkey, US finally clean the slate after Sweden’s NATO ratification? Ankara’s ratification of Stockholm’s NATO bid creates new opportunities for US-Turkish relations. Turkey
In Lebanon, Hezbollah’s alliance with Christian FPM movement shows cracks The presidential vacuum and ongoing cross-border hostilities have strained already deteriorating relations between the Shiite Hezbollah group and the Free Patriotic Movement. Lebanon
