The Trump administration’s realism is well suited to the crisis in Iraq, with a clear red line on keeping out Iranian missiles.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: As chaos and violence consume Iraq, US keeps focus on deterring Iran
Chaos spreads in Iraq as PM office remains vacant
As Iraq approaches the constitutional deadline for selecting the new prime minister, chaos is spreading in the streets.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Chaos spreads in Iraq as PM office remains vacant
US sanctions three Iran-backed militia leaders for violence against Iraq protesters
The United States will impose sanctions on three leaders of Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have committed human rights abuses against Iraqi protesters.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US sanctions three Iran-backed militia leaders for violence against Iraq protesters
Intel: Saudi king calls Trump after Florida shooting
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Intel: Saudi king calls Trump after Florida shooting
Erdogan in NATO: Russia’s ‘Trojan horse’?
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan returned from London to Ankara as a “loser” who failed to achieve anything at the NATO summit.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Erdogan in NATO: Russia’s ‘Trojan horse’?
Intel: How pressure is mounting on Egypt to release detained Americans
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has taken up the case of a US citizen held in Cairo with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Intel: How pressure is mounting on Egypt to release detained Americans
Netanyahu hangs on, drags Israel toward third election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence on a rotation agreement and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz' rejection of an indicted partner have Israel headed for a third election.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Netanyahu hangs on, drags Israel toward third election
Turkish-backed forces loot Ras al-Ain
Some residents of Ras al-Ain braved the ongoing chaos there to check on their houses, but found them destroyed or confiscated by opposition and pro-Turkish factions.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkish-backed forces loot Ras al-Ain
Turkey’s first 'indigenous and national' credit rating agency
Turkey bought 85.05% of Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) Avrasya. How did a seemingly Japanese company became a national asset?
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey’s first 'indigenous and national' credit rating agency
Who helps former ultra-Orthodox integrate into Israeli way of life?
Israelis who leave the ultra-Orthodox way of life find themselves without basic education, psychological support or career prospects.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Who helps former ultra-Orthodox integrate into Israeli way of life?