Tag: Middle East
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US approves billions in arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia
Overview The U.S. government has approved a pair of substantial arms sales to longtime allies in the Middle East, with Israel receiving a package valued at roughly $6.67 billion and Saudi Arabia cleared for about $9 billion in arms and related defense services. The announcements, issued by the State Department late on a Friday, reflect…
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Trump tells Iran to drop nuclear aims and stop killing protesters to avoid military action
Overview President Donald Trump says the United States will consider military action if Iran does not meet two conditions: halt its nuclear program and stop the crackdown on protesters. Speaking as U.S. forces build up in the Gulf region, Trump framed the remarks as a direct ultimatum aimed at deterring Tehran from pursuing nuclear weapons…
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Iran Signals Willingness to Talk with U.S. If Talks Avoid Duress and Missile Programme Conditions
Overview: Iran Opens Door for U.S. Engagement Under Clear Conditions In a developing diplomatic turn, Iran announced its readiness to engage in negotiations with the United States, but with explicit caveats. Tehran stressed that talks must occur without pressure and must not require concessions on Iran’s missile programme. The statement comes as regional tensions intensify…
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Iran Signals Willingness to Talk with U.S., But Sets Boundaries Ahead of Possible Diplomatic Talks
Iran Opens Door to U.S. Talks, Sets Preconditions Tehran has stated it is prepared to engage in discussions with the United States, marking a potential shift in a tense regional standoff. However, Iran’s leadership has made clear that any dialogue must occur under calm conditions and must not extend to the country’s ballistic missile program…
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Iran Signals Willingness to Talk with U.S. Amid Diplomatic Push to Avert Conflict
Iran Signals Readiness to Engage with the United States In a move aimed at cooling a brewing regional crisis, Iran stated it is prepared to engage in talks with the United States. However, officials emphasized that any dialogue must be voluntary and should not be framed as coercion or leverage to extract concessions. Importantly, Tehran…
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Gaza Ceasefire Enters Phase Two as Israeli Strikes Kill Two Palestinians
Background to the Phase-Two Ceasefire The latest phase of the U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire agreement moves forward as negotiations seek to solidify a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas. Officials say the plan’s second phase focuses on expanding humanitarian access, restoring essential services in the Gaza Strip, and creating a period of monitored calm that could…
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First Time In 25 Years: Morning Prayers at Joseph’s Tomb
Overview: A Historic Morning at Joseph’s Tomb In a moment that drew widespread attention from worshippers and observers alike, the Shacharit morning prayer was held at Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem for the first time in 25 years. The event, which took place overnight and into Thursday morning, marked a milestone in a long-standing religious ritual…
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Ex-Mossad Counterterrorism Chief Warns: Disarming Hamas Is Unrealistic, Expect More Conflict
Introduction: A Realistic Take on Hamas and Future Conflicts Oded Ailam, the former head of Mossad’s Counterterrorism Division, recently shared a stark assessment: disarming Hamas is not just difficult, it’s a fantasy under current political, regional, and operational conditions. In a Tuesday interview, Ailam argued that any lasting peace or permanent demobilization would require a…
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Horowitz: Iran’s Defenses Are Broken, Its Retaliatory Power Isn’t
Overview: A Shifting Threat Landscape Analyst comments on Iran’s defense posture are drawing renewed attention as the United States shifts military assets toward the Middle East. The deployment of an air carrier, additional bombers, and other force elements signals a show of force intended to deter escalation and reassure regional allies. In this context, the…
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Horowitz: Iran’s Defenses Are Broken, Its Retaliatory Power Isn’t — Why US Moves Heighten the Stakes
What Horowitz’s Claim Signals Author and analyst Aaron Horowitz’s latest assessment that “Iran’s defenses are broken, its retaliatory power isn’t” cuts through a haze of headlines about rising tensions. The statement suggests a paradox: while Tehran may face vulnerabilities in its air defenses and battlefield resilience, its ability to strike back—whether with missiles, proxies, or…