Medio Oriente
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‘Will not leave’: Is Israel killing the US-Iran MoU by staying in Lebanon?
Global diplomacy faces massive challenges today. Recently, severe developments in Lebanon have raised critical questions about the fragile US-Iran MoU. Specifically, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently visited troops in southern Lebanon. During…
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Turkey’s Search for a Middle East Order
Managing Regional Disorder Turkey is rapidly reemerging as a central actor in the Middle East, although not as the neo-Ottoman empire its domestic rhetoric often suggests. Surrounded by wars and…
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U.S. and Iran to Meet with Mediators in Qatar
Global geopolitics are constantly shifting. Recently, the US-Iran talks in Qatar have captured international attention. Specifically, these negotiations aim to address escalating maritime tensions. Currently, the primary focus is the highly strategic…
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GOP Backlash Over Trump’s Iran Deal Highlights Domestic and Geopolitical Rifts
Domestic Opposition to the Tentative Accord President Donald Trump is facing unexpected and sharp resistance from within his own party. This backlash followed the announcement of a tentative memorandum of…
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As Vance Meets Top Iranian Officials in Switzerland, Trump Threatens Tehran from Afar
High-level U.S.-Iran talks on their interim deal to end the war had a tense start Sunday in Switzerland. Tehran took offense at social media and news comments by President Donald…
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Vance Heads to Peace Talks After Iran Says It Closed Strait of Hormuz
Vice President JD Vance headed to peace talks in Switzerland on Saturday. Consequently, this signals renewed efforts to keep an agreement signed by President Trump on track. However, Iranian security…
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The US–Iran memorandum of understanding nods to international law. Can that be taken seriously?
The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran presents an attempt to end a destructive conflict while restoring principles that have long shaped international law. The agreement includes…
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The next Strait of Hormuz crisis could be even worse
Geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to expose the fragility of global energy security. This narrow maritime passage remains one of the most strategically sensitive chokepoints for international…
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US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday to end the war, call for the dilution of highly enriched uranium, and waive U.S.-backed sanctions. This historic initial agreement…
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Trump’s Iran Deal Dominates G7 Summit as Strait of Hormuz Prepares to Reopen
The global geopolitical landscape has experienced a major shift. During the Group of Seven (G7) talks in Geneva, President Donald Trump announced the finalization of Trump’s Iran deal. This historic…
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Global Oil Stockpiles Alarm: Executives Warn of Dangerously Low Inventories
The global energy market is facing a silent but severe threat. Industry leaders are triggering an oil stockpiles alarm as the world continues to consume crude at an unsustainable pace.…
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Irán afirma que diálogos con EE. UU. para acuerdo integral incluirán programa nuclear y retiro de sanciones
El escenario geopolítico global ha entrado en una fase decisiva. Tras meses de tensiones en Medio Oriente, el gobierno de Irán ha confirmado que las próximas mesas de negociación técnica…
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Iran and US Reach an Initial Deal to End the War, but Fragile Peace Faces Critical Hurdle
The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement to extend their shaky ceasefire and permanently terminate military operations on all fronts. This historic breakthrough, brokered primarily by Pakistan, aims…
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Deal Is Reached to End Iran War and Trump Orders Stop to US Naval Blockade
The United States and Iran have reached a historic agreement to end the war. Therefore, the strategic Strait of Hormuz will reopen. This decision offers great relief for the global…
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Trump and Pakistan say Iran deal could be signed Sunday but Tehran signals more time is needed
Pakistan stated that the agreement to end the war with Iran is closer than ever. Additionally, President Donald Trump assured that the document would be signed this Sunday. Therefore, the…
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US, Pakistan announce peace deal with Iran is ‘complete’
Islamabad played an absolutely critical role in bridging the massive diplomatic divide. According to the South China Morning Post, Pakistani diplomats facilitated the final high-stakes meetings. In fact, they worked…
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Trump says ship’s “starting to move Through Strait of Hormuz
Recent reports indicate that commercial vessels have begun moving again through the Strait of Hormuz after months of disruption caused by the conflict between the United States and Iran. According…
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Trump and Pakistan say Iran deal could be signed Sunday but Tehran signals more time is needed
The ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei drew massive crowds and forced a pause in regional military posturing. According to international reports, the event inadvertently served as a backdrop…
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Israeli military strikes Beirut suburbs ahead of anticipated US-Iran deal
the core of the emerging framework involves a 60-day period designed to build mutual trust. According to senior U.S. officials, the emerging agreement would initiate the process of removing Tehran’s highly enriched…
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Trump Cancels Iran Strikes, Says Peace Deal Could Be Signed in ‘Coming Days’
President Trump abruptly reversed course on Thursday, pulling back from aggressive threats to launch new military strikes and seize Iran’s oil infrastructure, insisting instead that the United States is nearing…
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UNESCO supports Palestine in curriculum renewal to strengthen education quality and resilience.
UNESCO and Palestine strengthen cooperation on curriculum reform. UNESCO and the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education convened a high-level workshop in Paris to advance the country’s curriculum renewal…
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U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran as Ceasefire Comes Under Pressure
Ceasefire Tested by New Strikes The United States launched a new round of airstrikes on Iran after President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for the crash of a U.S. Army helicopter…
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Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill at Least 13 People, Taliban Official Says
Afghanistan reported on Wednesday that new Pakistani airstrikes targeted the eastern provinces of Khost, Kunar, and Paktika, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 people and wounding 14 others.…
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Netanyahu and Trump are at odds over the war they started together
A growing divide has emerged between two leaders who, only months earlier, appeared closely aligned in their approach toward Iran. What began as a coordinated effort to confront Tehran has…
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Can Iraq’s new prime minister finally rein in its armed factions?
For years, Iraqi governments have struggled with the same dilemma: how to assert authority over armed groups that operate beyond the state’s direct control. The challenge has gained renewed urgency…
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A Critical Chokepoint for Energy
First and foremost, the flow of oil and gas through this region is staggering. According to geopolitical analysts, a significant percentage of the world’s daily petroleum consumption passes through these…
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‘Strategic doctrine’: Iran hails military shift after Beirut raid response
Iranian authorities have declared a pivotal shift in their military strategy. Defining recent retaliatory strikes against Israel as the official implementation of a proactive “strategic doctrine.”
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Brookings Finds Most Americans Say the Iran War Is Bad for the United States
Public Opinion Turns Against the War Most Americans believe that the Iran war has harmed U.S. interests. According to Brookings, a University of Maryland Critical Issues Poll found that a…
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Most Americans say the Iran war is bad for America
Public opinion in the United States has largely turned against the war with Iran, reflecting widespread concerns about its consequences for national interests, economic stability, international security, among others. Survey…
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Israel strikes southern Lebanon after ordering evacuations of nine villages
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has entered a new phase of escalation, further undermining hopes for a sustainable ceasefire in southern Lebanon. Israeli forces launched a new wave of…