The Israeli military in recent weeks has stepped up airstrikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, with assessments indicating that the Iran-backed terror group may join Tehran in a new conflict against Israel.
Strikes carried out by the Israeli…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Trump curious why Iran has not ‘capitulated’ amid US military buildup, says Witkoff
Feb 22 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is curious as to why Iran has not yet “capitulated” and agreed to curb its nuclear programme, as Washington builds up its military capability in the Middle East, Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff…
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Why Mike Huckabee, Tucker Carlson interview matters for Middle East
A recent interview between American commentator Tucker Carlson and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has led to a number of controversies. One of the most important reactions in the Middle East has been a number of countries condemning the US…
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Iranian students chant against regime at major universities
Despite sweeping and severe efforts by the Iranian regime to quell protests, Iran International and Tousi reported that students at Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran staged a protest and blocked a street near the campus. A video…
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Daily Briefing Feb. 22 — IDF ramps up Hezbollah strikes as Iran supports proxy group
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Every day during the past two years of war and rising global anti-Zionism and antisemitism, our journalists kept you abreast of the most important developments that merit your attention. Millions…
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Ali Khamenei appoints succesor in event of US assassination
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken steps to prepare for the possibility of his own elimination amid rising threats from Israel and the United States, according to a Sunday report by The New York Times.Khamenei appointed his…
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Morocco flood evacuees mark muted Ramadan away from home
When floods forced Ahmed El Habachi out of his Moroccan village, he thought the displacement was temporary. Weeks later, he broke his Ramadan fast in a tent, wondering when he would return home.
During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, families…
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Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban say Pakistan strikes kill, injure dozens
KARACHI, Feb 22 (Reuters) – Pakistan said it launched strikes on militant targets in Afghanistan after blaming recent suicide bombings, including assaults during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, on fighters it said were operating from its…
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US ambassador’s Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
The statement said it was signed by the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syria and the State of Palestine, as well as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Arab League…
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Why Turkey believes it took Israel’s role in Middle East
In 2019 Turkey took delivery of an S-400 air defense system from Russia. This was the culmination of a deal dating from 2017. It also marked Ankara’s shift in strategy from being a NATO member to hedging its bets by working with Russia. A…
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