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Gaza Crisis Worsens; Iran Warns of Potential Regional Conflict

Ex-U.S. Army Colonel Joe Baccino addresses the worsening crisis in Gaza, the hostages situation, and escalating tensions with Iran in the Middle East.

Top News · Dec 13, 2023

'Gate Of Tears': Iran-aligned Huthis A Growing Threat In The Red Sea

The spike in attacks claimed by Iran-backed Huthi rebels in the Red Sea is dangerously increasing tensions in a bottleneck for international maritime trade and fuelling fears of an uncontrolled regional spillover of Yemen's longstanding conflict.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023

Gaza war: how Hezbollah has opened a second front inside Israel

While the attention of the world has focused on Israel’s assault on Gaza over the past two months, following Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, one aspect of the Middle East conflict not getting a great deal of news coverage has been the continuing battle with Hezbollah in south…

The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023

Children of jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accept her Nobel Peace Prize

Mohammadi, vice president of the Defenders of Human Rights Center, remains behind bars for her long-time work advocating for women's rights and democracy in Iran.

WEKU · Dec 12, 2023

Decoding Putin’s dramatic visit to the Gulf

Vladimir Putin's whirlwind tour to Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, followed by Raisi's visit to Moscow, signals Russia's commitment to regional stability and a multipolar world order, with China and Russia as guarantors.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Israel’s war on Gaza means Arab normalisation is ‘off the table’: Experts

Experts say assault will impact Israel’s planned normalisation with Arab nations and downgrade US hegemony in region.

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023

Sweden demands immediate release of EU diplomat from Iran jail

Johan Floderus has been held for more than 600 days and is facing trial on charges of spying for Israel

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023

Iraq scrambles to contain fighting between US troops and Iran-backed groups, fearing Gaza spillover

Dozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months have forced the government in Baghdad to perform a balancing act that is becoming more difficult by the day

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023

Children Of Nobel Winner Mohammadi 'Worried' About Her Health

The children of imprisoned Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi said Monday they were "extremely worried" about her health after she undertook a hunger strike in a Tehran prison.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023

Children of jailed Iranian human rights activist accept her Nobel Peace Prize

Narges Mohammadi’s prison sentence has been decried as politically motivated by the international community

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023