Iran

Unprecedented maneuvers in Strait of Hormuz

With two US warships headed for Libya, 25 nations led by the US are converging on the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz for naval maneuvers on an unprecedented scale.

Greater Middle East

Syria moves towards sectarian war; Turkey next?

As urban warfare rages in Damascus and Aleppo, rebel gunmen abducted 47 Iranian pilgrims outside the capital—and a mob attack on Alawites was reported in Turkey.