Paul Iddon

Analysis: Long empowered by Tehran with advanced drone capabilities, Iraqi militias are creating a dilemma for Baghdad as regional pressure grows

Analysis: The discovery of two secret Israeli military bases in Iraq has ignited a political storm, complicating Baghdad's balancing act between Iran and the US

From defence to intelligence, UAE-Israel ties have emerged stronger than ever from the Iran war. But how will this deeper cooperation affect the region?

Analysis: Designed to pressure Baghdad over the country's Iran-backed militias, the US halt to dollar shipments could prove catastrophic for the government

Analysis: Did the US-Israeli war deal a death blow to Iran's missile program or merely inflict it with a temporary setback?

Although largely effective, Israel's multilayered billion-dollar air defences showed signs of strain as the war dragged on and Iran changed tactics

From new attacks targeting Red Sea shipping to closing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Houthis' entry into the Iran war could further disrupt the global economy

Attacks on water desalination plants could mark a dangerous new phase in the US-Israeli war on Iran, with severe humanitarian and environmental consequences

As Iran trades salvos with Israel, the US, and Gulf states, the war could hinge as much on stockpile depth and production capacity as battlefield success

The fall of the SDF and mass escapes from Al-Hol have emboldened the Islamic State, and even in its diminished position, the extremist group remains dangerous