UAE investment push incentivizes Lebanon to break from Iran, Hezbollah, analyst tells 'Post'
The countries signed the intergovernmental memorandum of understanding on Thursday, following the opening of the Lebanon-UAE Economic Forum on Wednesday.
Middle East
Who is Leila Abolhasani? The mother sentenced to death after Iran’s January protests
Mohammed Dahlan’s faction seeks to end Palestinian infighting, unifying with Hamas, PIJ, Fatah
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to hold first meeting under new defense pact in Istanbul
Syria’s credit card comeback, Damascus International Fair mark return to global economy
Syria can now process credit card payments again, symbolizing Syria's re-entry into the international system after years of isolation.
Gaza's catch-22: Trump's peace plan caught between Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal - analysis
With Israeli elections making it impossible for officials to offer a solution on Gaza, the US will need to act in order to change the situation and take Hamas out.
IRGC claims to have thwarted Israeli, US-linked 'terror cell' in southeastern Iran
According to the IRGC statement, one member of the cell was killed and six other suspects, including members and supporters of the group, were arrested.
Khamenei, who hasn't been seen in months, calls for 'unity among Muslims' in post to Gulf States
Khamenei's message, issued to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, urged the rulers of the Gulf States to "identify their real enemy and understand the plans to confront it."
Battalion commander talks of lessons learned in War as ME officials meet for Mecca defense summit
Israeli teens charged with spying for Iran • IDF kills Hamas terrorist in Deir al-Balah • Security forces raid weapon smuggling operation
US sanctions are hurting Iran, but economic collapse alone may not topple regime, expert says
Tel Aviv University researcher Prof. Uzi Rabi said US pressure is weakening Iran’s economy but warned that sanctions do not guarantee the regime’s downfall.
As US considers cutting funds from Kurdish forces, concerns rise over stability in Middle East
The Peshmerga have played a key role over the years fighting ISIS and securing the autonomous Kurdistan Region. However, efforts to reform them have not proceeded as planned.
Turkish presence in Syria poses threat to Israel due to Ankara’s NATO combat doctrine, expert warns
"What we saw about a week ago... is essentially a red line, an Israeli declaration that Israel does not want to see any kind of Turkish presence in central Syria," said Dr. Eitan Hai Cohen.
No arrests made after West Bank riot, IDF targets Hamas commander in Gaza hospital
Iran's imports and exports are down by 35% because of the US blockade president says • Iran is ready to cooperate with neighbors, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia • Trump abandons June MoU terms
What will happen if Iran, Egypt, Bangladesh join Mecca Joint Defense Agreement? - analysis
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan’s new defense pact is already attracting interest from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Iran. But expansion could reshape regional security, alliances, and power balances.
