Middle East
Israel’s quantum nightmare: Trump's Iran chaos brings physics into politics - opinion
While Trump does not deserve a Nobel Prize in Physics, he may deserve recognition for discovering something about the physics of political perception.
My Word: Mending fences in good faith - opinion
Why Israeli officials fear Iran-backed Hezbollah could still rearm despite Lebanon deal - exclusive
Games of chance and society in the Middle East
A clash of calendars - opinion
Israelis and many of their adversaries often operate on radically different time horizons.
Trump says Strait of Homuz to be 'completely opened' on Friday, already 'partially opened'
Trump added that the memorandum of understanding would be released "pretty soon."
Donald Trump: Finish the job - opinion
In recent days, Trump has signaled increasing frustration with Tehran’s refusal to make meaningful concessions. The Iranian regime continues to follow the same playbook it has used for decades.
'A new dawn': Middle East, Gulf states react to US-Iran deal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praised Lebanon's inclusion in the agreement, noting that the people of Lebanon look forward to a "definitive end to the cycle of violence."
Don't forget the people: The Iran ceasefire must protect civilians - opinion
As details emerge about a signed agreement between the United States and Iran, there still may be room to protect the Persian people from the Iranian regime's proxies..
No longer an open corridor: How the post-Assad Syrian government isolates Hezbollah
Speaking on June 7 about developments in Lebanon to NBC's Meet the Press, President Trump suggested that Syria could help facilitate “more surgical” strikes against Hezbollah.
US must disabuse itself of its Middle East illusions - opinion
The mistaken assumption that everyone shares our aspirations has undermined generations of US policymakers seeking to resolve conflicts from Tehran to Gaza.
What if US-Iran deal is too good to be true? Potential options for Middle East's future - analysis
The US and Iran appear poised to agree on a path forward toward some kind of deal. It is not entirely clear what is being agreed upon or what may emerge in the coming days.
Israel will not leave Lebanon, won't strike if Hezbollah respects ceasefire, sources tell 'Post'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to address the US-Iran deal or the issue of Lebanon, which, according to Sharif, is included in the deal.
'Defiance': A memoir of survival in a torn-apart Syria - review
A powerful account of survival, trauma, and political awakening amid Syria’s brutal war and a deeply fractured family life.
