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The New Syrian and Levant Landscape: Reporting on the aftermath of political transitions in Syria, the management of “buffer zones,” and the ongoing efforts to stabilize fragmented state structures in Lebanon and Yemen.
Non-State Actors and Proxy Dynamics: Examining the evolving influence of militias and insurgent groups across the region and their impact on sovereign governance and border security.
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The Israeli armed forces assert that aerial defense systems are actively working to counteract the incoming rockets. Tel Aviv. / © Associated Press Supplemented with additional materials On Saturday, February 28, Iran initiated a missile launch targeting Israel. This followed…
Трамп висловив надзвичайне незадоволення ходом переговорів щодо іранської ядерної програми та не виключив використання армії США для вирішення проблеми. US President Donald Trump / © Associated Press Президент США Дональд Трамп розкритикував поточний стан переговорів з Іраном з приводу його…
Президент України Володимир Зеленський заявив, що підтримав би військову операцію з метою зміни політичного устрою в Ірані, який відкрито тероризує як власне населення, так і інші держави. Президент України Володимир Зеленський Український лідер Володимир Зеленський висловив підтримку ймовірній військовій акції,…
Washington asserts that any prospective atomic accord must be without a set expiration, differing from earlier pacts. USA and Iran / © TSN.ua On February 26, discussions occurred in Geneva between representatives from the United States and Iran; however, the…
The American president is warning Tehran of potential military action if the nation declines to ratify a nuclear agreement. Trump had already mentioned potential strikes following the fierce repression of demonstrations, but presently the possibility seems more tangible. Donald Trump…
A military F-16 plane went down in Turkey, having departed from the 9th Main Jet Installation in Balikesir. F-16 / © Associated Press An accident involving a military F-16 combat aircraft transpired in Turkey. The aircraft impacted the ground mid-flight,…
Satellites have noticed peculiar alterations in the vicinity of the Taftan volcano in southeastern Iran, a volcano previously considered to be inactive for hundreds of millennia. Its peak has ascended by a few centimeters in recent months, suggesting an accumulation…
Iran anticipates an easing of sanctions pressure and formal acknowledgement of its entitlement to non-military uranium refinement. Flag of Iran / © Associated Press Tehran has communicated to Washington its willingness to re-evaluate its strategies concerning its atomic initiative. Reuters…
The pact is finalized and intended for a multi-year duration. Flags of Iran and Russia Iran and Russia have come to terms on a substantial military provision, encompassing hundreds of man-portable air defense systems and thousands of missiles for said…
Should Tehran present its propositions for a nuclear accord, a subsequent series of discussions with Iran might unfold in Geneva on the upcoming Friday, February 27. US President Donald Trump / © Associated Press The United States has provided Iran…
As reported by the NYT, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has essentially transferred authority over the nation to his most trusted colleague. © Reuters In the beginning of January, amidst widespread demonstrations and the looming danger of strikes from the United States,…
The US President, Donald Trump, is weighing several courses of action against Iran, spanning from a modified agreement on atomic matters to potential armed operations against the nation’s top brass, featuring Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Donald Trump / © Associated…