Voices from the Arab Press: Iran's October surprise, US-China tensions, and AI
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
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'We shouldn't worry': Trump claims he stopped Iran having nukes, US issues Mideast travel warning
'We shouldn't worry': Trump assures US prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon
UAE Attorney-General: Omani flydubai pilot targeted Ben-Gurion Airport in attempted suicide attack
Command decisions: CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper's ups and downs in shaping Trump's war on Iran
MILITARY AFFAIRS: New revelations on Iran's Hormuz blockade, Cooper's secret call to Zamir, US base vulnerabilities, missile threats, and CENTCOM's influence on the war's strategic goals.
US, European groups issue travel advisories after Houthis attack Riyadh airport
Also on Friday, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency EASA recommended airlines not to operate within additional portions of Saudi airspace after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Riyadh.
Two suspects plead not guilty of surveilling Israeli embassy in London on behalf of Iran
Nematollah Shahsavani, a 41-year-old dual Iranian-British national, and Alireza Farasati, a 22-year-old Iranian national, appeared at London's Old Bailey court and denied a single offense.
Palestinian Authority deputy chairman pushes off legislative election by several months - report
The letter claimed that the election could not go ahead on November 28, as originally planned, due to deteriorating conditions throughout the Palestinian territory.
Three killed, several wounded following two attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid airport
Operations at the airport have since returned to normal, the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority said.
Hamas sees Gaza war as victory, believes Israel's destruction is still possible, official warns
Hamas views its survival against the IDF as a victory and is preparing for a possible Gaza City offensive, despite Israel's control of 70% of the Strip, a security official says.
Attacks against Saudi airport kill three, PM staff accused of fudging Oct. 7 records
Hamas believes Israel's destruction is still possible, official warns • Israel assassinated Iran's navy chief, • Trump: No strikes on Iran before midterms in November
Zamir says return to war with Iran may postpone Israel election as Pentagon prepares plans - report
Three US aircraft carriers will soon be in the Middle East, the New York Times said, adding that the Pentagon had developed plan for a three-day campaign against Iran.
Israel assassinated Iran's navy chief over fears he could lead a more dangerous IRGC - exclusive
Israeli officials viewed Alireza Tangsiri as a highly creative and resourceful commander, fearing he could become a more formidable IRGC chief than Ahmad Vahidi, The Jerusalem Post has learned.
Houthis abduct, indoctrinate kids to believe they are fighting Jews, Yemeni journalist tells 'Post'
A said the Israel-Hamas War had been a “good excuse to recruit,” with videos of the war in Gaza regularly played to children to incite them against Israel.
