Opinion

Lebanon’s top political leaders have reached a unified position ahead of a second visit by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, expected before July 10. The discussions, led by President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have reportedly resulted in consensus on a draft response to proposals presented by the United States regarding Hezbollah’s disarmament and a …

  One of the world’s most pivotal maritime chokepoints— the Strait of Hormuz—– has once again emerged as a strategic flashpoint amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East. Iran’s parliament has endorsed a motion to close the strait in direct response to recent U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear and military installations. While formal closure must still receive approval from …

As Israel and Iran exchange direct strikes in one of their most intense confrontations to date, key Iranian allies in the region have largely stayed on the sidelines. Hezbollah in Lebanon and powerful militia groups in Iraq have refrained from significant involvement despite the deepening hostilities and the use of Iraqi airspace by Israeli forces. Their restraint signals a broader …

An Israeli security official has indicated that Israel is intensifying its operations against Hezbollah across Lebanon, asserting that these actions are continuing with the backing of the United States. The official’s comments were made in an interview with Al-Arabiya’s Al-Hadath television, as tensions in the region remain high following recent military activity. The source stated that Hezbollah is attempting to …

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has welcomed the decision by former U.S. President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on the country, describing the move as both historic and bold. Speaking in a nationally televised address, Sharaa said the change in U.S. policy marked a significant turning point for a country long devastated by war and diplomatic isolation. He added that …

Lebanese authorities are reportedly encountering resistance from key international stakeholders, especially within the Arab world, regarding financial support for reconstruction efforts. According to a report published Friday by Nidaa al-Watan, this hesitation stems from broader concerns tied to Lebanon’s political trajectory and regional stability. Donor nations, both Arab and Western, have communicated to Lebanon that they are unwilling to commit …

Authorities in Syria and Lebanon are intensifying efforts to dismantle the longstanding armed presence of Palestinian factions within their territories. This strategic shift reflects broader regional realignments, including the decline of Iranian influence and the weakening of Hezbollah’s military capabilities. Following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s new leadership under President Ahmad al-Sharaa has initiated a campaign to centralize …

In 2015, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vocally opposed the U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement, delivering a notable address to the U.S. Congress without prior coordination with the Obama administration. A decade later, as the United States under President Donald Trump re-engages in nuclear negotiations with Iran, Netanyahu’s public stance has notably shifted to a more subdued approach. Strategic Silence Amid Renewed …