News 01 Nov 2019 Tighter US sanctions are weakening Iran’s grip on Yemen, Lebanon and Iraq: Hook The recent tightening of US sanctions on Iran has weakened the regime’s grip on Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen, raising the prospect of reform and peace across the region, America’s top… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Nov 2019 Kurds in northeast Syria feel abandoned by allies Russian military police began joint patrols with Turkish forces near the Syrian-Turkish border as part of an agreement under which Kurdish fighters would withdraw from the area. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Nov 2019 US treasury secretary to hold talks in India as pressure builds on Iran US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will hold talks with Indian leaders in New Delhi on Friday, Indian official said, as part of a tour to build support against Iran over… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Nov 2019 Kurdish self-administration under fire People living to the east of the Euphrates in Syria wonder about the fate of the Kurdish self-administration after the Turkish military attack and the recent Russian, Turkish and US… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Nov 2019 Trump’s amity with Erdogan deepens Turkey’s isolation The double blow the US House dealt Turkey over its military campaign in Syria shows how wrong Erdogan is to rely solely on his personal relationship with Trump to manage… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Nov 2019 Hezbollah leader calls for dialogue between political parties and protesters Leader of Lebanese Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah called on Friday for dialogue between Lebanon’s political parties and the representatives of the protesters. Nasrallah addressed Saad Hariri’s Source: Al Arabiya Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Nov 2019 Iran tells clerics and allies to claim US behind Iraq, Lebanon protests Although he said there could be reform in Lebanon and Iraq, he “warned of hostile elements seeking to destabilize the countries.” Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Iran tells clerics and… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Nov 2019 Angela Merkel deserved the World Jewish Congress award and here's why Merkel has, indeed, been strong in our defense. She has been, at times, a lone voice among European leaders defending Israel. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Angela Merkel deserved the… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Nov 2019 Aramco meets investors in last-minute bid to hit $2 trillion IPO target: sources Saudi Aramco officials and advisers are holding last-minute meetings with investors in an attempt to achieve as close to a $2 trillion valuation as possible ahead of an expected listing… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Nov 2019 ISIS Suspect Transfers to Iraq Replete with Risks The death of the Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi comes two years after ISIS lost most of its Iraq territory and less than a year after the last major… Meet the Middle East
