From endless dunes in Saudi Arabia to snowy peaks in Turkey, the Middle East is far more diverse than many assume. Climate ...

The sands of Iraq and mountains of Afghanistan reminded the US military that geography played a decisive role in conflict. The waters off Iran are doing the same.

Trump has called on other navies to help open the strait, but countries are instead striking deals with Iran.

Military analysts discuss three paths for U.S.-Iran conflict: capturing Iran's economic lifeline at Kharg Island, full invasion or securing nuclear sites.

Iran faces a choice that is larger than the immediate conduct of war. It can continue the logic of short-term escalation, or ...

Senior commanders have been killed, and critical facilities have been targeted. On paper, this suggests a country under ...

Several futures are possible. Iran’s leadership could survive the confrontation but emerge weakened, producing a period of ...

Hormuz disruption: US Professor says Trump is caught in an 'escalation trap' and that doubling down the attack will only ...

Iran may not have a nuclear weapon—but it controls the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why this narrow waterway could become ...

As Iran’s energy problems grow, the Islamic Republic can no longer rely on its geography alone to attract investment from Central Asia.

For now, Pakistan has opted to remain aloof from the Iran War. However, its geographical proximity to the conflict and alliance obligations will make that difficult.