Paul Iddon

Analysis: A showdown over Iranian flights to Sanaa airport has put the ceasefire between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis to its greatest test yet

Analysis: Egypt and Turkey are rebuilding military ties after more than a decade of estrangement, a strategic shift that is drawing scrutiny from Israel

While Moscow seeks to preserve its foothold in the Mediterranean, Syria's new rulers still depend on Russian expertise and equipment to sustain their military

Iran's first missile strike on Israel since the ceasefire shows Tehran is willing to use military force to restore deterrence and preserve diplomatic leverage

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