The Beiruter

The UAE’s exit from OPEC signals a new era where oil policy is increasingly shaped by sovereignty and regional security tensions.

From al-Sadr’s doctrine to the institutionalization of the popular mobilization forces via the Lebanese “Laboratory”.

Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise exposes a deep tension within Iran’s system, as the doctrine of Wilayat al-Faqih confronts growing accusations of hereditary rule and security-driven power.

From nitrates to drones: The EU in Lebanon’s escalating confrontation.

How does the Iranian system remake itself if the head of power is shaken?

A contest of wills between Trump’s “veto” and Tehran’s reach.

Yemen’s minorities: Repression, accusations, and the war’s expanding toll.

Fresh U.S.–Iran talks in Muscat reopened diplomacy as Washington briefs Benjamin Netanyahu and clashes with Tehran led by Abbas Araghchi over expanding negotiations beyond nuclear issues to proxies like Hezbollah.

Alex Saab Back Behind Bars as Extradition to the US Looms.

Iran’s internal unrest, Israeli preemption, and U.S. deterrence failures heighten risks of a wider regional war.

Iran’s internet blackout has turned the country into a testing ground for digital repression, as authorities deploy advanced electronic warfare to silence Starlink.

As the Middle East enters a volatile new phase, Lebanon grapples with economic collapse, Hezbollah’s uncertain future, regional power shifts, and a government struggling to stabilize the state.

Iran is facing its most serious uprising in decades, as economic collapse, post-war weakness, and the unprecedented revolt of the bazaar strip the Islamic Republic of one of its last pillars of support.

Lebanon is caught between promised reform and an entrenched deep system, managing collapse rather than achieving real recovery.

Post-Assad Syria has become the main arena of rising Turkish–Israeli rivalry, as both powers compete for military influence, security dominance, and regional leverage.

An analysis of Hezbollah’s educational system revealing ideological indoctrination, funding dynamics, sanctions pressure, and societal impact.

Tehran’s support created Hezbollah’s regional army, complex institutions, weapons network, and sanctions-resistant financial architecture.

Lebanon is portrayed as a country clinging to its past while enduring a collapsing present and an uncertain future.

Lebanon’s independence remains fragile, undermined by militias, regional influence, political paralysis, and economic collapse.

Venezuela as a refuge for Hezbollah-linked operatives using passports and dual identities for illicit activities.

From golden-age theaters to modern revival, Beirut’s cinematic history mirrors its resilience and diversity.

FII9 gathers global leaders to drive investment and economic growth.

Iraq’s amnesty law, born of political deals, has freed thousands including criminals fueling corruption and eroding public trust.

The October 7 attack sparked a Hezbollah-Israel war that reshaped Lebanon’s security landscape and left the nation in a state of ongoing instability.

A truce on paper, a war on the ground

The reactivation of UN sanctions on Iran through the “snapback” mechanism has ended prospects of reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, deepened rifts between Tehran and Europe, and heightened regional tensions as Washington and its allies press for new concessions.

Hezbollah’s recent show of force at Beirut’s Raouché Rock underscores Lebanon’s deepening political instability and the erosion of state authority.

Lebanon stands at a crossroads, facing Hezbollah’s growing power, U.S. pressure, and the looming threat of renewed conflict.

The Doha summit turned Qatar from mediator to target, exposing new risks for regional diplomacy and security.