Voices from the Arab press: Will Tehran celebrate while Netanyahu waits in the wings?
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Middle East
Why did Iran renew attacks on Gulf states, despite the Memorandum of Understanding? - analysis
Security zone reduction in Lebanon: Will this time be different? - analysis
Israel-Lebanon: The official end of a 78-year war? - comment
Islamic regime’s stream of human rights abuses, repression continues, experts say
Since the beginning of 2026 alone, at least 45 political prisoners and individuals on security-related charges were executed, according to the Center for Human Rights in Iran.
Israel damaged heritage sites during ops. against Hezbollah, Lebanese culture minister says
Israel's security zone in southern Lebanon includes the medieval Beaufort Castle as well as centuries-old villages that were home to Christians, Shi'ite Muslims, and Sunni Muslims.
Hezbollah supporters riot in response to Israel-Lebanon agreement
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Saturday that the US-brokered agreement was a humiliating concession that undermined Lebanese sovereignty.
Two of CENTCOM's targets in weekend strikes in Hormuz were newly built by Iran, source tells 'Post'
Included in the targets were Iranian surveillance infrastructure, communications systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and mine-laying capabilities.
Iraqi security forces target political ‘corruption’ in Baghdad Green Zone raids
The Green Zone includes Baghdad's parliament building, various government institutions, and embassies, with many politicians also having residences in the area.
Iran's Araghchi heads to Iraq as rumors swirl in Baghdad over Green Zone raid
Iraq has been trying to rein in some Iranian-backed militias, with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi seeking to show that he can rein in chaos in the country.
Leaked draft reveals Trump's Gaza Board of Peace seeks total legal immunity, free property - report
The immunities, extending to all BoP members, include "any arrest, detention or legal proceedings in the courts or other entities in Gaza."
Bahrain condemns Iran's 'systematic pattern of aggression,' calls on UN to hold Tehran accountable
The condemnation comes after Bahrain's Interior Ministry announced on X/Twitter that air raid sirens sounded across Bahrain for the second time in as many hours.
'Nothing has been canceled,' US senior official tells 'Post' over Iran talks
Tank incident that killed four soldiers was caused by explosive drone • Sources say next round of talks to be held in Doha • Lebanese President Aoun hopes US will push Israel to withdraw fr
Trump threatens Iran will 'no longer exist' as both sides trade blows in Strait of Hormuz
"There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started," said US President Donald Trump.
