Voices from the Arab press: Iran threatens global shipping in Strait of Hormuz
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Middle East
iran launches cluster munition at central Israel, almost 200 injured in overnight strike
Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, foreign minister says
Syrian Jews in Damascus donate meat for iftar, support Muslim families in need during Ramadan
WATCH: IDF takes out over 80 Hezbollah sites, launches round of strikes in effort against rockets
The Israeli Air Force also launched a new wave of attacks against Hezbollah sites throughout Lebanon, IDF's Arabic-language spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Ella Waweya announced.
Reported US plan to invade Iran, seize Iran’s 60% enriched uranium ‘overblown’ - exclusive
It is still possible that the US could use ground forces in some fashion. Further, the IDF has declined to provide confidence that the threat will be dealt with before the end of the war.
Trump's operation in Strait of Hormuz could extend war with Iran by months, sources tell 'Post'
Issues in the Strait of Hormuz "could extend the war by as much as two months,” one source familiar with the discussions said.
US encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, Damascus is hesitant, sources say
Despite historic enmity towards Hezbollah and Tehran, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has moved cautiously since US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran began on February 28.
US intelligence says Iranian regime change unlikely, IRGC maintains power - report
Two anonymous sources told the Post that current US intelligence assessments predict that the regime will remain intact following Operation Epic Fury, and may even become emboldened.
Despite pushing uprising, Israeli officials believe Iranian protesters will be slaughtered - report
Israeli officials believe that protesters who returned to the streets in large numbers would “will get slaughtered” by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other security forces.
