Middle East Experience

Given the recent escalation in tension between Tehran and Washington, Moscow is examining ways to possibly beef up Iranian military capabilities.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Will Russia provide missiles to 'close the entire sky' over Iran?

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is the only ex-lawmaker currently registered as a foreign agent for the United Arab Emirates.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Ex-Foreign Affairs chairwoman Ros-Lehtinen embraces UAE lobby

Recent US attacks on positions along the Syrian border held by Iran-linked armed groups — some of whom are on the Iraqi government payroll — have led to insecurity among local residents, who had been seeing improvements in their lives.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Qaim residents fearful following conflict between US, Iran-backed militias

A Palestinian central bank has been a long time in the making, and if Israel reacts as expected, it could be even longer before the institution becomes a reality.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Will Palestinian central bank, currency ever see light of day?

Egyptian security forces closed down cafes, searched citizens and went through their phones ahead of the anniversary of the January 25 Revolution.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Cairo's streets silent on 9th anniversary of revolution

The latest military maneuvers held in Egypt come in light of Turkey’s decision to deploy troops to support Libya’s UN-backed government against the offensive led by Egyptian-backed military strongman Khalifa Hifter.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egyptian army flexes muscle near border with Libya

As the Iraqi government feels the pressure of protests, political leaders are moving toward forming a national front to resolve the Iraqi crisis.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: As Iraq's protests continue, is political solution on the horizon?

Three protesters were shot dead on Saturday in Iraq’s capital and south, medics told AFP, as demonstrators clashed with security forces clearing streets and squares occupied for months by
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Three Iraqi protesters killed in Baghdad, south

American photojournalist, Matthew Schrier, who was held captive and tortured for seven months in 2013 in Syria by extremist rebel groups, has filed a law suit against Qatar Islamic Bank alleging the
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: American tortured by rebels sues Qatari bank for financing terrorism in Syria

The accusation that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hacked into the cellphone of Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos came under increased scrutiny by US media
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Gaps in Bezos ‘hack’ story widen as media outlets change their tune