Why Hezbollah trusts in a 'Maginot Line' defense at Ali al-Taher ridge - analysis
In the end, the Hezbollah Maginot Line fell in southern Lebanon. It has taken many years to uproot the infrastructure that was built over the last decades.
Middle East
Lebanon's anti-Hezbollah Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji faces threats from terrorist group - report
'Joining Iran's navy on seafloor': CENTCOM sinks Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
IDF strikes Lebanon in response to Hezbollah drone attack, Iran strikes ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran targets three US ships, three oil tankers in Hormuz in retaliation for US strikes, IRGC claims
The Iranian Navy targeted three oil tankers traveling through the Strait of Hormuz and three US-affiliated ships in retaliation for the three oil tankers hit by the US, the IRGC claimed.
Iraq completes investigation into thousands of ISIS detainees formerly held in Syria - report
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) had been holding them until the SDF and Syrian government agreed to integrate, at which time US Central Command decided to facilitate a mass transfer.
WATCH: CENTCOM strikes three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC attack on US ships
The strikes were carried out after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships, CENTCOM said.
Former NSC adviser explains why Iran could face internal upheaval within months - interview
Former NSC chief Jacob Nagel said six to nine months of economic pressure could push Iranians back into the streets, while warning Tehran still has the ability to retaliate.
Iran coordinates with Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis for attack, Israeli intel. suggests - report
Israeli assessments indicate Tehran is working to coordinate its regional allies for a simultaneous assault on Israel, seeking to avoid the lack of coordination seen during the October 7 attack.
The Kurds rose as Syria and Iraq collapsed - now, their fortunes are reversing
BEHIND THE LINES: If and when the current strategy fails, the Kurds may need to be reached again. Hopefully, by the time this occurs, they will be able to take advantage of the moment in full.
Can Fatah’s Democratic Reform faction handle peace with both Israel and Hamas?
PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: Politically active Palestinians argue that Palestinians must learn to coexist with people they may profoundly disagree with, and do so peacefully.
Trump administration developing post-war Middle East strategy for Iran, Israel - report
According to an Axios report, the proposed strategy could include resolving the regional fallout of Hamas’s October 7 massacre against Israel and the resulting Israel-Hamas war.
Iran strike six ships in Strait of Hormuz, reportedly plans coordinated attack on Israel
IDF fired upon while operating east of Yellow Line • Houthis escalate fighting in Yemen, eyeing control over Mocha Port • IDF clears Hezbollah tunnels on Ali al-Taher ridge in Lebanon
Iranian leadership considers escalation as US officials fear military, cyberattacks - report
Throughout the war, Iran gained a better understanding of its military strengths and confidence regarding its capabilities, leading to a reluctance among Iranian leaders to end the war.
