By Saleh Abidi Maleki

Eight presidents, one failed playbook

A history lesson for Trump on why Iranians have not 'capitulated'

TEHRAN – In a recent interview with American media, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered President Trump some straightforward advice. He noted that previous American administrations have tried everything against Iran—sanctions, assassinations, and pressure—and that none of it worked. If Trump wants a deal, Araghchi said, he needs to engage with Iran differently.

Words vs. action: The Arab-Islamic response to Huckabee's provocation

TEHRAN – Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, ignited a storm of criticism across the Middle East when he suggested it would be “fine” if Israel expanded to control the land between the Nile and the Euphrates. The swift and unified backlash from Arab and Islamic governments underscores not only regional anxieties but also growing suspicion of Washington’s support for Israel’s maximalist ambitions.

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

Hamat Air Base: A critical test of Lebanese sovereignty

SOUTH LEBANON — The growing controversy surrounding Hamat Air Base has ignited urgent questions about sovereignty, transparency, and Lebanon’s potential entanglement in a broader regional war.

By Wesam Bahrani 

Israeli leadership: The cycle of corruption that drives aggression

TEHRAN – Power under pressure often reveals its survival instincts. In the Israeli regime’s case, political crisis and regional violence have become increasingly intertwined.