Voices from the Arab press: Handing the Strait of Hormuz to Iran and the Gulf
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Middle East
Trump boasts 'Iran defeated' as Khamenei's funeral begins second day
Palestinian family says settlers annexed unfinished West Bank home
Turkey's 'strategic triad' gains sway in Trump's Middle East policy, posing challenges for Israel
Mojtaba Khamenei banned from attending his father's funeral due to regime's assassination concerns
The current Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was one of the main absences in the funeral, while he hasn't been seen in the public eye since he was wounded at the begining of the war.
Hamas executes Gazan for 'collaborating' with Israeli intelligence - report
Hamas sources said that the man confessed to the charges immediately after his arrest following the assassination of Hamas commander Izz al-Din Haddad.
US-Iran talks to resume in Pakistan, Trump says Netanyahu could visit DC next week
Foreign officials attend Khamenei's funeral • Iranian general warns Israel, US against strikes • IDF reservist severely wounded in Lebanon
Turkey's new Somalia spaceport doubles as missile range, threatening Israel - report
The facility is only designed to accommodate systems with a range of up to 2,000 km., placing Israel outside of reach; Somaliland, militarily supported by Israel, is within the projected range.
Turkish comedian jailed pending trial over alleged insults to Erdogan, religious values
The performance quickly went viral online, and attracted more than nine million views on YouTube as of Friday, with clips spreading widely across X/Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms
Iran begins talks with Japanese firms on oil sales under temporary US sanctions waiver
A senior Iranian official said any deal would require the US to extend the current waiver given the shipping time between Japan and Iran.
Iraq, Turkey discuss protocol to keep oil exports flowing, Iraqi foreign ministry says
Iraq and Turkey are expected to sign an executive protocol to ensure the continuation of Iraqi oil exports.
Khamenei lies in state as Iran opens week of funeral rites
Iran is staging a week of mass funeral processions for Khamenei, whose 37-year reign was brought to an end in February by the first airstrike of the war.
Iran, Oman reach agreement on Strait of Hormuz based on US MoU, Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says
"The Israelis are undoubtedly seeking to disrupt the Iran-US MoU," Ghalibaf added, "but the deterrent power of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the region will prevent them from starting a war again."
Iranian general warns of 'harsh response' if Israel, US attack during Khamenei's funeral
The event will last a week and span several major cities in Iran and Iraq, with ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, Najaf, and Karbala.
