Middle East
Iranian regime targets diaspora with propaganda, financial appeals, analyst says - interview
Geopolitical analyst Ashkan Rostami discusses how Iran is targeting its diaspora with propaganda and financial appeals, aiming to bolster support during the ongoing conflict.
Israel’s opening in Lebanon, Syria may not last long - opinion
China should be a factor in Israel's policy strategy - opinion
Israel and Kurdistan: Regional collapse reshapes the Middle East map - opinion
Blood diamonds, crypto: Hezbollah’s financial operations in Europe serve as major terror lifeline
DPI found that Hezbollah’s financial operations span the European continent, with particular focus on wealthier, larger nations like France and Germany.
Israel, Hezbollah trade ceasefire violation accusations as IDF tries to block civilians' return
The IDF continued to jockey with Lebanese civilians about trying to prevent them from returning to southern Lebanon until a broader deal is reached regarding Hezbollah disarming.
Syria carrying out arrests of Palestinians linked to Assad regime, rights orgs. claim
The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria complained that at least 14 men were arrested from the Khan Al-Shih camp, Jaramana camp, the Rukn al-Din neighborhood, and the town of al-Hameh.
When refusal becomes a strategy - opinion
The Islamic Republic isn’t serious when it says it won’t participate in the US talks in Pakistan. Rather, it is leveraging refusal as a strategy
Iran did what diplomacy could not
It made Israel and Saudi Arabia need each other
The Israel-Lebanon truce is a turning point - opinion
A truce with Hezbollah in Lebanon is a good start, as long as additional steps are taken to reduce its grip on the region
Weakening Israel’s defense plays into Iran’s hands - opinion
The US Senate’s vote last week to block military aid to Israel reflects a worrying trend
European freight firms benefit from war-driven supply chain disruption
Heightened supply-chain complexity may boost profits for firms like DHL, DSV and Kuehne+Nagel, but analysts warn the energy shock and wider economic fallout could weaken demand later this year.
UK inflation hits 3.3% as middle east conflict drives fuel prices
Lebanon to propose extending ceasefire with Israel in next round of Washington talks
Israeli ambassador Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese ambassador Nada Hamadeh Mouawad will return to meet at the US State Department after meeting for the first time last week.
