The regime is grappling with the collapse of its regional "Axis of Resistance" and mounting economic troubles at home.

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle.