Middle East Forum Observer
Middle East Forum Observer
Founded in 2024, the Observer provides rapid analysis on leading Middle East developments, from Marrakech to Mashhad and the Bab el-Mandeb to the Black Sea.
Closer Observation - Iran
While Gaza, Lebanon, and the Gulf Get All the Attention, a Quieter Iranian Move Is Unfolding Across the Red Sea
Recent Posts
Iran Has Relied on Petrochemicals to Offset Restrictions on Crude Oil Exports
To Undermine the Kurds, Al-Sharaa Has Sought to Assert Greater Control over Their Political Representation
Saddam Haftar and the Libyan National Army Provide Security for the Oil Fields, Their Transport, and Their Export
Libyan Oil Should Belong to Libyans, Not Benefit Turkish Businessmen, Swiss Bankers, or Extremists
The Regime Is Worried About Another Uprising After the War and Cannot Trust Its Own Forces to Get the Job Done
As the Conflict Between Israel and Hezbollah Continues, the Lebanese Have Made It Clear This Battle Is Not Theirs
Both Countries Play Roles That Protect Tehran Diplomatically and Support Aspects of Its Military Effort
Oil Storage and Fuel Infrastructure Have Sustained Damage, with No Short-Term Outlook for Restoring Exports to Pre-Conflict Levels
The Small Baltic Nation Understands the Battlefield in a Way the European Union Never Will
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Report Credits Middle East Forum Founder Daniel Pipes For ‘No-Go Zones’ Label
The Strategy Is Rapidly Expanding Ankara’s Global Footprint in Arms Sales and Military Technology Transfers
A Secure Libya Is in Everyone’s Interest, and a Benghazi-First Strategy Can Deliver It
The Events of February and March 2026 Laid Bare the Hollow Core of the Post-World War II Order
While More than a Quarter-Century Has Passed Since Israel Pulled Out of the Security Zone, It Is Fighting the Same Enemy and Risks Achieving the Same Result
By Cementing Ties with Uganda, Israel Is Effectively Anchoring a New Southern Flank
