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 Iran
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Tighter US sanctions are weakening Iran’s grip on Yemen, Lebanon and Iraq: Hook
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
Full Article: Kurds in northeast Syria feel abandoned by allies
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 its nuclear program and its
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: US treasury secretary to hold talks in India as pressure builds on Iran
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 political agreements on the status of this region.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Kurdish self-administration under fire
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 ties with the United States.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Trump’s amity with Erdogan deepens Turkey’s isolation
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: Hezbollah leader calls for dialogue between political parties and protesters
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 allies to claim US behind Iraq, Lebanon protests
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 World Jewish Congress award and here's why
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 launch on
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Aramco meets investors in last-minute bid to hit trillion IPO target: sources
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 battles against ISIS in Syria..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: ISIS Suspect Transfers to Iraq Replete with Risks