It has become a familiar refrain: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that he is “changing the face of the Middle East.” It is, he says, “a war of rebirth.” It is, in a sense ...

Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. The United States maintains a considerable military presence in the Middle East, with forces in more than a dozen countries and on ships ...

The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Middle East as a war of words between Iran and President Donald Trump over Iran's nuclear ambitions sent tensions spiraling in recent days.