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Morocco's Gaza Troop Bet: Western Sahara
Morocco's 400-troop pledge to the Gaza stabilization force is really a down payment on US support for its Western Sahara claim.
2026-07-17
US Strikes Iran: Hormuz Peace Deal Fractures
US strikes Iran's military targets as ceasefire crumbles, raising stakes in Hormuz.
2026-07-09
U.S. Strikes 90 Iranian Targets; Tehran Hits
U.S. strikes on Iran escalate conflict, with Iran retaliating against Gulf bases.
2026-07-09
US Strikes 80+ Targets in Southern Iran
US strikes on Iran signal the end of a fragile ceasefire and rising tensions.
2026-07-09
US Rescinds Syria's Terror Designation
The US ends Syria's terror designation, reshaping Middle Eastern alliances and investments.
2026-07-09
US-Iran Conflict Escalates in Gulf
The US-Iran conflict escalates as Iran retaliates against Gulf states after US strikes.
2026-07-09
UN Occupation Resolution Turns Two
The UN's call for Israel to end its occupation has failed, with Indonesia now backing a US-led force.
2026-07-09
Trump's Lebanon Ceasefire: A Political Maneu
Trump's Lebanon ceasefire was a strategic move to protect US-Iran negotiations.
2026-07-09
Trump to Lift Syria Terrorism Designation
Trump's move to remove Syria's terrorism label could unlock $216 billion for reconstruction.
2026-07-09
Trump Ends Iran Ceasefire, Oil Prices Surge
Trump's declaration ends the US-Iran ceasefire, causing oil prices to spike.
2026-07-09
Syria's Reconstruction: Gulf States Take Lead
The U.S. delisting of Syria from the terror list clears the way for Gulf investments.
2026-07-09
Qatar's Phone Diplomacy Holds US-Iran Peace
Qatar's call with Iran is the last hope for US-Iran peace amid rising tensions.
2026-07-09
Qatar and Saudi Arabia's Diplomatic Push
Qatar and Saudi Arabia unite to save the Islamabad Memorandum from US pressure.
2026-07-09
Qatar and Saudi Arabia's Diplomatic Push
Qatar and Saudi Arabia lead a diplomatic effort to save the US-Iran ceasefire as tensions escalate.
2026-07-09
OFAC Revokes Iran Oil Waiver Amid Tensions
The US revokes Iran oil waiver, escalating tensions and impacting global markets.
2026-07-09
Lebanon's Ultimatum: Stakes in Rome Talks
Lebanon's demand for Israeli withdrawal tests US-brokered peace framework.
2026-07-09
Lebanon's Ultimatum: Pilot Zones or No Talks
Lebanon demands Israel's withdrawal from pilot zones before Rome talks.
2026-07-09
Katz vs. Trump: Israel's Lebanon Stance
Israel's Katz asserts occupation of Lebanon tied to Hezbollah disarmament.
2026-07-09
Katz Defies Trump on Lebanon: No Permission
Israel's Katz asserts no permission needed to stay in Lebanon, defying Trump.
2026-07-09
Jordan Intercepts Iranian Missiles Amid War
Jordan's interception of Iranian missiles signals a collapse of US-Iran ceasefire.
2026-07-09
Israel's Katz Defies Trump on Lebanon
Katz's statement underscores Israel's intent to maintain its presence in Lebanon.
2026-07-09
Iran's Hormuz Gambit Tests Trump's Strategy
Iran's July 7 attacks reveal its willingness to risk war for control over Hormuz.
2026-07-09
Iran's Gulf Gambit: Strikes to Save MoU
Iran's strikes on Gulf states are a calculated move to pressure the US.
2026-07-09
Iran-U.S. Strikes: Ceasefire Collapse
The collapse of the ceasefire hands leverage to the IRGC in Iran.
2026-07-09