Travel

Passengers board a flight from Tehran on Mahan Air, which is largely under the control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its Qods Force.
Middle East Forum Observer
U.S. Must Crack Down on Countries Allowing Iranians Visa-Free Travel
The State Department Should Ensure That U.S. Aid Depends on Countries Requiring Visa Applications in Advance
October 18, 2026
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Michael Rubin
The international airport in Hargeisa , Somaliland.
Middle East Forum Observer
Who Controls Somaliland’s Skies?
An Informal Arrangement That Let Somali and Somaliland Aviation Regulators Split Duties Was Scrapped in 2024
August 9, 2026
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Siyad Madey
Iranian passports lie on an Iranian flag.
Middle East Forum Observer
Passport Power Gap Widens Between Middle Eastern Countries and Iran
Passport Strength Reflects a Country’s Political, Economic, and Security Position in the International System
October 29, 2025
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Dalga Khatinoglu