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How China’s Ninth Bureau Counters Mossad Operations in Mideast
The Ninth Bureau (Bureau 9) of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) is a high-level intelligence agency focused on counter-espionage. Its role has...
Oman Talks: A Last Diplomatic Off-Ramp for Iran and the U.S.?
Iran and the United States are heading into high-stakes negotiations in Oman on Friday with expectations low and risks high. The talks, focused formally...
Beyond the Crisis: The Enduring Disputes Between the U.S. and Iran
The United States and Iran are set to hold important talks in Oman, as tensions in the region rise with President Donald Trump's threat...
De-Escalation on the Agenda as US and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks in Oman
The U. S. and Iran are set to have talks in Oman on Friday, focusing solely on Iran's nuclear program as Tehran has requested...
U.S. Navy Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier in Gulf
The U. S. military shot down an Iranian drone that approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. This incident took place...
Rising Cryptocurrency Activity in Iran Prompts Increased U.S. Oversight
U. S. investigators are looking into whether certain cryptocurrency platforms have helped Iranian officials avoid sanctions as crypto activity grows in Iran. Last year,...
UAE Adviser Urges Diplomacy as U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise
The Middle East faces heightened tensions as the U.S. bolsters its naval presence near Iran following the country’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests, the...
Iran Retaliates by Declaring EU Armies ‘Terrorist Groups’
Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has labeled the armies of EU countries as "terrorist groups" in response to the European Union's recent designation...
The Dragon’s Dilemma: China’s Strategic Playbook for a U.S.-Iran War
China categorically rejects the joint US-Israeli military threats of a potential strike against Iran. Current Chinese support for Iran (as of early 2026) revolves...
Tehran Warns US Attack Would Spark a Regional War
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that an attack by the U. S. on Iran would escalate into a regional conflict. This statement...