Middle East
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Syrian Democratic Forces Formalize Disbandment and State Integration in Strategic Deal With Damascus
The Kurdish-led SDF has formally dissolved as an independent military force, integrating into Syria’s state army under a landmark agreement with Damascus.
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Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran Faces Implementation Hurdles
The Trump administration’s new sanctions against Iran, dubbed ‘Economic D-Day,’ face skepticism as energy markets remain volatile and diplomatic tensions rise.
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Trump Shifts Iran Strategy Toward ‘Economic D-Day’ as Military Campaign Stalls
President Trump has launched an intensified economic sanctions campaign against Iran, aiming to isolate the regime after six months of stalled military progress.
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New Delhi Balances Middle East Friction and Border Rivalries Ahead of September BRICS Summit
India is preparing to host the September BRICS summit in New Delhi, navigating complex Middle East diplomacy and ongoing border tensions with China.
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US Unveils Sweeping Sanctions Package Target Iranian Trade Network as Strait of Hormuz Standoff Intensifies
The US has launched a major economic sanctions campaign against 60 Iran-linked entities, prompting Tehran to threaten countermeasures in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran Issues Security Warning as U.S. Prepares New Economic Measures
Tehran warns that new U.S. sanctions constitute an act of war as a 60-day diplomatic window expires, raising regional risks ahead of imminent measures.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Expanding Influence and the Normalization of Extremism in Israel’s Government
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is escalating rhetoric on executions and prison conditions, while remaining politically indispensable to Netanyahu.
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Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Unveils Facility for Executions of Palestinian Prisoners
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showcased a new execution facility, marking a controversial shift in the state’s military justice system.
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Israel-Turkey tensions spike following Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase
Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s Abu Al-Duhur airbase have sparked regional tensions, with Ankara and Jerusalem at odds over military influence in the region.
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Poilievre Engages Iran’s Pahlavi in Push for Democratic Transition
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has invited Iranian Reza Pahlavi to Canada following virtual talks on regime change and assets.
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Hormuz Shipping Deal Ignites Friction: Trump Threatens Military Action Against Oman Amid Stalled Iran Peace Talks
President Trump threatened to bomb Oman over its emerging Strait of Hormuz shipping deal with Iran, raising Gulf tensions as U.S.-Tehran peace talks collapse.
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Kushner Outlines 30-Day Disarmament Strategy for Gaza Under US Oversight
US envoy Jared Kushner announced that Hamas disarmament in Gaza could begin within 30 days under the supervision of a US general.
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Israel and Honduras Sign Defence Pact Amid Latin American Realignment
Israel and Honduras have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen military and security ties, signaling a strategic realignment in Central America.
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Iran Demands ICRC Intervention Over Pilots Allegedly Held by Qatar
Tehran has appealed to the ICRC to investigate the status of three Iranian pilots it claims are being held by Qatar following a March aerial confrontation.
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The Paradox of Peace: Diplomatic Signals Clash with Blockades and Restructuring in U.S.-Iran Conflict
While mediators signal progress toward a U.S.-Iran peace deal, active maritime blockades and Tehran’s military restructuring point to continued escalation.