The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF)

Lebanon and Israel held two days of direct talks with U.S. mediation at the U.S. embassy in Rome, Italy.

2026-07-17 18:35

By Wesam Bahrani

Why do Lebanese authorities insist on the path of surrender?

TEHRAN – Following the sixth round of face-to-face talks between the Lebanese and Israeli governments, critics continue to question the Lebanese authorities’ approach to issues of occupation and sovereignty.

The U.S. has been mediating a framework agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government that favors occupiers

2026-07-01 20:11

By Wesam Bahrani

Can the Israel–Lebanon agreement succeed where military victory failed?

TEHRAN – The U.S.-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel appears to be far more than a deal governing the occupation regime’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

2026-05-20 20:36

By Wesam Bahrani

Life in Gaza after the “Yellow Line”

TEHRAN – Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) continued to maintain a high level of activity, primarily in eastern Gaza City and Khan Younis, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to critical facilities.

2026-05-12 21:15

By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah’s drones expose Israel’s costly defenses

TEHRAN – Israel’s slow, bureaucratic technology transfer to the battlefield is fueling a crisis against Hezbollah’s fast-adapting, low-cost weapons with major strategic impact.