Trump’s regional strategy leans on Gulf and Turkey ties, Syria gains; Iran complicates Iraq
Trump’s integration approach builds on Gulf and Turkey partnerships and Syria gains, while Iran’s influence complicates progress in Iraq.
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Alcohol restrictions and price rises unsettle communities in northeast Syria
New restrictions and a shift in border control have pushed up alcohol prices in northeast Syria, squeezing shopkeepers and consumers.
Iran: The Invisible Supreme Leader and the Republic of the Generals – Opinion by Isaac Hammouch
Mojtaba Khamenei consolidates his power at the heart of an Islamic Republic transforming into a military and security fortress Since ascending to the position of Supreme Leader of Iran in March 2026, Mojtaba Khamenei has remained largely absent from the public eye. Yet behind this striking absence, the new Iranian leader is steadily leaving his…
Syria: A Suicide Bombing in Raqqa Revives Fears of an Islamic State Resurgence
The deadly attack that occurred on Monday in the Syrian city of Raqqa serves as a reminder that, despite the loss of its territorial pseudo-caliphate, the Islamic State organization remains a major security threat in the Middle East. According to Syrian authorities, a suicide bomber targeted a camp under the Ministry of Interior, causing the…
Israel Announces Elimination of Ali Mussa Daqduq, Historical Hezbollah Figure
The Israeli army announced Sunday that it had killed Ali Mussa Daqduq, one of Hezbollah’s most experienced and wanted operatives, during a targeted strike in southern Lebanon. According to the IDF, the operation targeted a historical leader of the Lebanese Shia movement, considered by Washington and Israel to be one of the architects of several…
Iran Back Against the Wall
For several years, the Islamic Republic of Iran had never been confronted with such strong pressure. Between economic sanctions, military tensions with Israel, complex negotiations with the United States, and internal difficulties weakening the country, Tehran now finds itself facing decisive choices for its regional future. Iranian leaders assert that they maintain their willingness for…