Middle East

Published: 26 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East faces a complex transition as Gulf distrust regarding potential negotiations between Washington and Tehran begins to surface. Not long after Donald Trump claimed the United States was engaged in strong talks to end the war with Iran this week, Qatar took the unusual step of distancing itself from the alleged diplomatic...

Published: 25 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The rise of Ghalibaf Iran as a geopolitical talking point reflects a rapidly shifting landscape inside Tehran’s power structure. As international attention sharpens, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged unexpectedly as a figure of interest for Donald Trump and his circle. This development follows a period marked by internal upheaval, assassinations, and uncertainty surrounding Iran’s leadership hierarchy. Much like...

Published: 22 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East has shifted into an incredibly precarious phase following a series of dramatic military escalations between Tehran and Washington. Iran has officially declared that it will irreversibly destroy essential infrastructure across the entire region if the United States proceeds with threatened attacks on its domestic energy sites. This stark warning emerged only...

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The devastating Kabul hospital strike has triggered global concern after hundreds were feared dead in Afghanistan’s capital. Officials in Afghanistan have accused Pakistan of launching the attack, while Islamabad has firmly denied targeting any civilian site. The incident marks a sharp escalation in tensions between the neighbouring countries and raises serious humanitarian questions about the ongoing conflict. According...

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Rising Gulf tensions have intensified after Iran accused regional powers of secretly backing attacks. The latest claims from Abbas Araghchi have added urgency to an already volatile situation, raising concerns across diplomatic circles in both the Middle East and Europe. His remarks suggest a widening conflict that could reshape alliances and deepen mistrust among neighbouring states. The Iranian...

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Lebanon ground campaign announced by Israel Katz has sharply intensified fears of a prolonged occupation across southern Lebanon. His remarks, delivered alongside directives from Benjamin Netanyahu, suggest that displaced Lebanese civilians may not return home until Israeli security concerns are fully addressed. For many observers and residents, this signals a troubling shift toward a long-term military presence....

Published: 16 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Trump Iran war narrative intensified this weekend after the former US president signalled no urgency for peace. Donald Trump said Washington was not yet prepared to negotiate a settlement with Tehran. His comments arrived as new missiles and drones struck several Middle Eastern targets overnight. The escalating Trump Iran war rhetoric reflects a broader regional crisis already...

Published: 14 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Israeli-US war against Iran and its proxies has entered a perilous stage, becoming a proving ground for competing concepts of military escalation, each with the potential to trap the attackers in a more complex and costly conflict. Despite killing Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and other key figures in the opening stages, the clerical regime remains intact, and...

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Israel’s military justice system faced renewed scrutiny this week after prosecutors dropped charges in a high-profile Gaza detainee abuse case involving five Israeli soldiers. The decision, announced by Israel’s top military lawyer, has triggered fierce debate about accountability, the rule of law, and the treatment of Palestinian detainees during the Gaza war. The ruling was confirmed by Itay...

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A British tourist charged under cybercrime laws in Dubai has drawn global attention this week. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates confirmed that a 60-year-old visitor from London faces legal action after filming and sharing material linked to Iranian missile strikes. The British tourist charged case has quickly sparked debate among legal experts, journalists, and travellers about strict...