Jordan is enforcing a red line in Syria via airstrikes - analysis
The Kingdom of Jordan has carried out airstrikes in Syria targeting drug smugglers near Sweida.
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Jordan strikes Sweida, claims it carried out ‘deterrent operation’ against drugs, arms trafficking
The series of airstrikes targeted at least five locations, including warehouses in the Syrian town of Arman, sources told a reporter for Agence France-Presse.
Defense Ministry doubles air force fleet as Israel to debate renewing fighting in Gaza
Trump "not satisfied" with Iranian proposal • Israel cancels Lag Ba’omer Meron pilgrimage amid rising tensions in north • IDF issues evacuation warning for 11 villages in southern Lebanon
Trump reviewing deal with Iran, says they 'have not yet paid a big enough price'
In a post on Truth Social, Trump confirmed that he would be reviewing a plan sent by Iran, but added that he "can’t imagine that it would be acceptable."
Voices from the Arab press: Bint Jbail, Trump's options, and Lebanon's courage
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
UAE strengthens 'security cohesion' in Gulf with Bahrain - analysis
Amid new US arms sales and reports of Israel's close ties with the UAE, and Iran tensions, the close work of the UAE, Bahrain, and other Gulf states is essential.
Nobel laureate Mohammadi in Iran hospital after 'cardiac crisis', foundation says
Hamas completes Gaza voting for general political bureau head, winner to be announced - report
Hamas’s branches in the West Bank and abroad are expected to complete their voting processes and announce a winner next week, Qatari outlet Al-Alraby stated.
Kurdistan Region hopes for stability with new Iraq Prime Minister
Iraq’s prime minister is chosen by Shi’ite political parties to reflect the fact that Shi’ites are the largest group in Iraq, while the Kurds receive the presidency.
'Renewed surge in Somali piracy': Oil tanker M/T EUREKA hijacked off Yemen coast
Yemen's coast guard stated that the tanker’s location had been identified and efforts were underway to track it, take necessary measures to recover it, and ensure the safety of its crew.
'Be our voice': Brutalized Iranians speak of loved ones taken by the Islamic regime
IRAN AFFAIRS: Families of those executed or forcibly disappeared spoke with The Jerusalem Post about the Islamic regime’s brutal oppression of Iranians.
