Redrawing the map: Israel seeks to remake the Middle East to its own design Following its new attacks on Syria, Israel’s leaders and much of its media tout the creation of a new Middle East. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024
First Thing: FBI director Christopher Wray will resign before Trump takes office Wray’s resignation came after Trump said he would fire the official. Plus, scientists fear climate crisis is accelerating The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024
Trump Considers Richard Grenell For Special Envoy Role President-elect Trump considers appointing Ric Grenell as special envoy for Iran, despite Grenell denying the report. Top News · Dec 12, 2024
Islamist groups from across the world congratulate HTS on victory in Syria Almost universal support suggests interest in Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s mix of national and religious ideologies The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024
How Israel’s regional war contributed to the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria When Hamas strategist Yahya Sinwar ordered the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel that killed 1,200 Israelis, he was planning to deal a mortal blow to an Israel weakened by internal divisions. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024
Judge orders CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak held pending trial A judge has ordered a CIA analyst charged with leaking top secret details ahead of a planned Israeli attack on Iran earlier this year to remain jailed pending trial The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024
Assad’s fall in Syria will further weaken Hezbollah and curtails Tehran’s ‘Iranization’ of region The fall of President Bashar Assad will not only affect the 24 million Syrians who lived – and largely suffered – under his brutal rule. Over the border in Lebanon, the impact will be felt, too. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024
Pentagon Quickly Shuts Down Republican Claim That Iran Ship Is Launching Drones Into US: 'There Is No So-Called Mothership' The Pentagon firmly denied claims that large, mysterious drones spotted in recent weeks are being launched by an Iranian "mothership" off the coast. Latin Times · Dec 11, 2024
New Jersey Republican Claims Without Evidence That Mysterious Drones Are Coming From Iran Ship Off Coast Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-R) made a startling claim that the large, mysterious drones spotted in recent weeks are being launched by an Iranian "mothership." Latin Times · Dec 11, 2024
Assad downfall was planned by US and Israel, claims Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei says ‘America and Zionists’ masterminded collapse of Syrian regime that was backed by Tehran The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024
Biden Administration Renews Controversial Sanctions Waiver For Iran The Biden administration's decision to extend a controversial sanctions waiver for Iran raises concerns about supporting terrorism and nuclear ambitions in... Top News · Dec 11, 2024
Hamas – hemmed in and isolated – finds itself with few options for the day after the Gaza war In early December 2024, Hamas announced a major concession: It was prepared to cede future governance of Gaza to a unity Palestinian committee, working alongside its chief political rival, Fatah, to create the body. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024
First Thing: Iran’s supreme leader says US, Israel and Turkey behind fall of Assad Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remarks came after leading rebel group named an interim prime minister, who urged calm. Plus, Luigi Mangione to plead not guilty and fight extradition The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024
Israeli Strike Kills 19 In Gaza, UN Appeals For Aid Israeli strikes in Gaza lead to civilian deaths, UN seeks billion aid, Paraguay reopens embassy in Jerusalem, Russia maintains Syria contacts, Iran's Su... Top News · Dec 11, 2024
Top News · Dec 11, 2024 Biden Approves National Security Memo To Counter Adversaries' Cooperation President Biden's new national security memorandum addresses cooperation among China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia to guide the incoming administration.
Top News · Dec 11, 2024 Iran's Supreme Leader Blames US And Israel For Assad's Fall Iran's Supreme Leader accuses US and Israel of plotting Assad's downfall in Syria, hinting at Turkey's involvement. Complex geopolitical dynamics and power...
The Guardian - US · Dec 11, 2024 Trump is dedicated to isolationism – but is Syria’s future too important to ignore? Concerns that US’s hands-off approach could leave the country open to a return to civil war or a resurgence of Iran
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024 Iran’s Khamenei says al-Assad ouster a US-Israel ‘plot’, blames ‘neighbour’ Supreme leader says Iranian intel warned of ‘enemy’ threats, denies ‘axis of resistance’ weakened by fall of key ally.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 Netanyahu warns of forceful Israeli response if new Syrian leaders ‘allows Iranian re-establishment’ Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of a forceful Israeli response if Syria’s new leadership “allows Iranian re-establishment” following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
LiveScience · Dec 11, 2024 Earth from space: Otherworldly stripes and shadowy dunes share center stage in 'hottest place on Earth' This 2012 satellite photo shows a series of giant windblown ridges, known as yardangs, and a group of towering sand dunes at the heart of Iran's Lut Desert.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024 Al-Assad’s fall in Syria: What’s at stake for China? China quietly aligned with al-Assad through UNSC vetoes, but has not been directly involved like Iran or Russia.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 What does fall of Assad in Syria mean for the Middle East and the West? How will the fall of the Assad regime reshape geopolitical dynamics worldwide?
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024 Iranian women could face death penalty for defying new morality laws Execution, long jail terms and big fines for ‘promoting’ nudity, unveiling or improper dressing come into force
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024 Syria's new leader calls for 'stability and calm' as Israel issues warning over regime aligning with Iran Benjamin Netanyahu warned the new rulers in Syria not to follow the Assad regime by allowing Iran a foothold in the country
Top News · Dec 10, 2024 Israel Seeks Relations With New Syrian Government, Warns Of Force Israeli PM Netanyahu emphasizes strong stance against security threats in relation to Syria, particularly Iran's presence.