A new proposal for Middle East peace talks has emerged alongside France’s plans, and this one isn’t in Jerusalem, Ramallah, or Cairo. In fact, it’s not in the Middle East at all—it’s in Moscow. But despite the change in venue,…
Russia’s using of an Iranian air base to launch airstrikes on combatants in Syria doesn’t just “complicate” things according to the US State Department—it could also violate international law. At question is United Nations Resolution 2231, one of the UN…
Turkey and Iran have had a longstanding disagreement over how to handle Syria, but after a visit last week by Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, the top Iranian diplomat sees more opportunities to work together in the future. “Proud to…
Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan left for Russia on Tuesday with plans to do more than just attend an international security conference—he’s also looking to buy Russian fighter jets and tanks. The Fars News Agency reported that Dehqan is expected…
The Syrian conflict involves many nations, a dictator, terrorists, and rebels. But somehow Israel is being expected to make a major sacrifice as part of a peace deal that will end the civil war in their neighbor to the north…
In the current “cessation of hostilities” in Syria, it was considered noteworthy when Russia said it was pulling its military out of the country. It turns out that Russian jets are leaving Syria, but that doesn’t mean Russia is leaving.…