Middle East

Despite claims by Pompeo, Tehran and al Qaeda have been at odds more often than aligned since 9/11.

An open letter to the U.S. president on how to deal with the Islamic Republic—and his own administration.

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What happens when Washington pushes Tehran too hard.

Officials say the president is looking for a peaceful solution to the crisis.

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Contrary to popular belief, drones aren’t further destabilizing global conflicts—they’re creating a way for leaders to de-escalate crises.

“This country will not stand for it,” Trump says after drone shootdown.

The death of Mohamed Morsi is the latest milestone along the country’s slide into terminal irrelevance.

You might not think high-risk aggression is in Iran’s national interest, but leaders in Tehran have long disagreed.

Gen. Kenneth McKenzie must strike a balance between sending a strong deterrent signal and provoking a war in the Middle East.

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Trump’s strategy is creating a crisis, not solving one.

Police unions are using their country’s newfound freedoms to protect themselves—and attack freedom fighters.

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Pompeo says no other country could have orchestrated the explosions with “such a high degree of sophistication.”

The Saudi crown prince vowed to crack down on radical clerics—but the victims have mostly been advocates for moderate Islam.

Lawmakers accused the State Department of concocting a “phony emergency.”

Congress should pass NOPEC to give America a fighting chance against oil cartels.

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