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Latest news from ME24, analysis, and updates on Iran’s politics, economy, and regional influence—covering conflicts, internal unrest, global tensions, and key developments shaping the Middle East.


Will the Iran War Revive the Abraham Accords? A Gulf Perspective
By Ahmed Khuzaie AI-generated photo of flags of some of the nations in the Abraham Accords in Jerusalem A New Gulf Perspective on Israel After the War In light of the recent war, Israeli media has renewed its focus on the Gulf’s evolving stance toward normalization with Israel and the possibility of expanding the Abraham Accords. The conflict has shifted perceptions across parts of the region, with public opinion increasingly viewing Iran as a more immediate threat than Israe
Dr. Ahmed Khuzaie
3 days ago3 min read


Can the U.S. and Iran Ever Make Peace?
Why Peace between the US and Iran looks impossible and might always be AI generated photo of Iran's and U.S. flags By: Ahmed Khuzaie Anyone following the long confrontation between Washington and Tehran knows that talk of real peace is closer to illusion than reality. After decades of hostility, threats and posturing still define the relationship, while public statements often aim more to shape perception than signal genuine progress. What we’re seeing today is not a serious
Dr. Ahmed Khuzaie
Apr 273 min read


The Gulf’s Split Response to Iran
AI generated image of a map of the Gulf region shows several countries with their national flags Iran has emerged as a serious and immediate threat to the Arab Gulf states, yet their responses reveal a mix of anger, caution and strategic hedging. The UAE stands out both as a primary target of Iranian strikes and as the state most visibly shifting toward a more assertive posture against Tehran. Iran’s response to US Israeli strikes has been to widen the battlefield across the
Dr. Najwa AlSaeed
Apr 59 min read


Iran’s New Supreme Leader – From Revolution to Dynasty: A Week 2 Assessment
Dr. Ahmed Khuzaie is a Bahraini political analyst specializing in Gulf Affairs and Iran, Expert and N7 Foundation. He is the author of multiple books and studies, including “Entanglement: A History of Iranian-Bahraini Relations”. He is a regular commentator on international news and a frequent contributor to numerous leading news outlets and think-tanks.
Dr. Ahmed Khuzaie
Apr 14 min read


Why Lebanon Should Consider Expelling the Iranian Ambassador
AI generated photo of the aerial view of a devastated seaport with smoke, fires, and rubble, as Iranian and Hezbollah flags appear in the foreground. The ongoing US–Iran war has rapidly expanded beyond Iran’s borders, placing Lebanon at the center of a dangerous regional escalation. Although Lebanon is not formally a direct participant in the conflict, the involvement of Hezbollah—one of Iran’s closest allies—has effectively opened a second front between Hezbollah and Israel.
Nervana Mahmoud
Mar 243 min read


Iran and the Moroccan Sahara: Will Washington Designate the Polisario as a Terrorist Organization?
A news-style illustration depicts a geopolitical map of North Africa and the Sahel, with symbols of the U.S., Iran, and armed groups, highlighting rising tensions, security concerns, and debates over potential terrorist designation. A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate could open the door to designating the Polisario as a terrorist organization, amid rising tensions with Iran and growing security concerns in North Africa and the Sahel. For decades, the Western Sahara conflict
Youssef Jajili
Mar 245 min read
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