Israeli-Iranian conflict
Power balance has shifted as region braces for Israel’s response to Iran, analyst says
Middle East
October 3, 2024
Power balance has shifted as region braces for Israel’s response to Iran, analyst says
Devastating Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon have given Israel the upper hand as it edges toward a direct confrontation…
What are the missiles in Iran’s arsenal?
Middle East
October 2, 2024
What are the missiles in Iran’s arsenal?
CNN — Iran has unleashed its largest ever attack on Israel, firing 180 ballistic missiles late Tuesday most of which…
Iran’s mixed signals leave some allies in the dark and set region on edge
Middle East
August 15, 2024
Iran’s mixed signals leave some allies in the dark and set region on edge
Beirut, Lebanon CNN — The mood in Lebanon’s restive capital has darkened in the two weeks since Israel’s July 30…
Iran mulls scrapping plans to take revenge on Israel in exchange for a Gaza ceasefire
Middle East
August 10, 2024
Iran mulls scrapping plans to take revenge on Israel in exchange for a Gaza ceasefire
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia CNN — The Middle East, and indeed much of the world, is bracing for Iran to carry…
Iran has no good options after two deadly strikes on senior allies
Middle East
August 1, 2024
Iran has no good options after two deadly strikes on senior allies
CNN — One of the few things working in Iran’s favor after the humiliating news that Hamas political leader Ismail…
CNN gets a rare look at the Iranian missiles and drones that hit Israel
Middle East
May 2, 2024
CNN gets a rare look at the Iranian missiles and drones that hit Israel
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Israeli military kills two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon
Middle East
April 23, 2024
Israeli military kills two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military says it killed two members of the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah, in southern Lebanon. The Israel Defense…
Iran’s military response will be ‘immediate and at a maximum level’ if Israel attacks, foreign minister says
Middle East
April 23, 2024
Iran’s military response will be ‘immediate and at a maximum level’ if Israel attacks, foreign minister says
CNN — Iran’s response if Israel takes any further military action against it would be “immediate and at a maximum…
Washington wrestles with ‘new equation’ of direct attacks between Iran and Israel
Middle East
April 20, 2024
Washington wrestles with ‘new equation’ of direct attacks between Iran and Israel
CNN — Hours before Israel launched a drone strike against Iran on Thursday night, Israeli officials gave a heads up…
Iran and Israel have averted an all-out war – for now
Middle East
April 20, 2024
Iran and Israel have averted an all-out war – for now
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…