Voices from the Arab Press: Iran, the Kurds, and the future of Arab power
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Middle East
Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way
Iran threatens to sever Gulf internet cables in retaliation if US, Israel renew attacks
Lebanese people want Israel ties, stronger government to oust Hezbollah, AMCD head says
Oil prices over $100 could affect war with Iran, leading to escalation before elections - analysis
The US and Israel know that the main hurdle to keeping the lid on the war with Iran is the price of oil, and it will keep rising if no solution can be found for Hormuz and the Houthis.
Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have in recent days attacked Riyadh's international airport and the state oil giant Saudi Aramco, amid renewed fighting with the Saudi-backed forces.
IRGC claims two oil tankers hit naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, caught fire
IRNA reported that the vessels had switched off their positioning and radar systems and attempted to use an unauthorized route through the strategic waterway.
Voices from the Arab press: Yemen’s fight to retake Sana'a mirrors Syria’s liberation of Damascus
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Syria’s Kurdish autonomy is fading as Arab unrest challenges Damascus’s control
BEHIND THE LINES: While the Kurdish-led authority was dissolved on paper, many of its institutions continued to function in reality.
Egypt's Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030 after over a decade in role
Sisi, who has served as Egypt's president since 2014, said his departure from office was "settled and will not be discussed."
Iran-backed militias funnel money to IRGC amid economic crisis, CENTCOM commander Cooper says
Cooper said the financial pressure had become severe enough that Iran-aligned militias were reportedly withholding payments from their own fighters to funnel money back to the IRGC.
Iran giving Yemen's Houthis target intelligence for drone, missile strikes on Saudi Arabia - report
Adam Baron, a Yemen expert and fellow with Washington-based policy institute New America, told the WSJ that the recent Houthi military gains were "undeniably" based on external Iranian assistance.
Iran claims oil tanker exploded after hitting mine, CENTCOM chief touts military success in Gulf
Missiles hit Yemen's Aden airport, Saudi coalition intercepts missile near Yanbu • UK advises against nonessential travel to Saudi Arabia • IDF kills Hamas terrorist who stormed Re'im base on Oct. 7
Missiles hit Yemen's Aden airport as Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile headed for Yanbu
The coalition said it had also destroyed two cruise missiles over the Red Sea and three drones in Saudi Arabia's Southern and Riyadh regions.
