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Mourning at the death of a man indicted for crimes against humanity highlights L...
Iraqis still find it hard to forgive the Syrian leader’s jihadist past
The president himself may be among them
A feud between Saudi Arabia and the UAE will have far-reaching consequences
Even if, at the political level, its direction is a mess
Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, asks how long the escalation in Iran can last
It is taking the country down with it
Their rulers insist not but they are burning through their stockpiles fast
Iran’s supreme leader died on February 28th, aged 86
If it goes wrong, he will also get the blame
But the group’s limited actions suggest that it does not want to be in a war tha...
Donald Trump calls on Iranians to rise up. War could quickly engulf the Middle East
Visualisations that tell the story of the conflict
The president has declared bombing will continue until it brings “peace”
With aid declining, grand visions for growth are back in fashion
How far could each side escalate?
