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🎙️ On today's Middle East Minute podcast:
•Trump endorsement impact on Netanyahu
•UK to fly defensive missions in Saudi
•Iran hosts Pakistan army chief after Russia's Lavrov
•Turkey parliament deliberates on Mecca pact
•Iran-Iraq deal on Kurdish groups?
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NEW: What's at stake as Libya's eastern parliament approves Turkey maritime deal al-monitor.com/originals/202…
With insights from @ClaudiaGazzini of @crisisgroup & @JMJalel_H
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Deeply saddened to hear of @AzizAlghashian untimely passing in a car accident. He was always so thoughtful, considerate and engaging. May he rest in eternal peace. al-monitor.com/podcasts/saud…?
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NEW: Saudi Arabia postpones 'Davos in the Desert' until 2027 amid Houthi attacks al-monitor.com/originals/202… via @AlMonitor
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NEW: Saudi Arabia nixes global events as Houthis escalate attacks
• Six Kings Slam
• Formula 1 race
• Red Sea film festival
• FIFAe Finals
• Soundstorm. MORE @AlMonitor al-monitor.com/originals/202…
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Who is Abdulrahman Alfozan, Saudi national charged in bugging OpenAI meetings? al-monitor.com/originals/202…
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Wrong to assume Yemen war leaves Saudi Arabia with no options but Israel
- Israel struck Houthis before
- US support not just contingent on Israel
- Many drawbacks internally for Riyadh
- Geopolitically risky for MBS
- War far more complicated than to be resolved by airstrikes
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On today’s Middle East Minute podcast:
•Saudi economic fallout
•Iran offers to mediate on Yemen
•PKK withdraws from part of Iraqi Kurdistan
…and more. Listen below and via Apple/Spotify.
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Three Turkish-linked ships have been hit in the Black Sea. At least 2 dead, 10 missing.
Kyiv blames Moscow. Ankara won’t.
Why?
$49.1B in trade
Gas and Akkuyu
5.5M+ Russian tourists
A mediator role it won’t give up
My latest for @AlMonitor:
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My latest for @AlMonitor
"Pakistan’s established military ties with Saudi Arabia remain the more operational defense framework as the newer Mecca alliance works to define its role."
With comments by @gonultol
@zgizemozpinar @M7Alhamed
@NaveedSaariyas
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Jerusalem British Consulate has been shut down, but a mission remains in the building. Ties are at a critical low, yet both sides are making efforts to preserve dialogue
Israel-UK relations hit new low over settlements, Gaza: What to know al-monitor.com/originals/202… via @AlMonitor
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Big escalation > Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills 12, over 300 wounded, authorities say
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12 killed, 300 wounded in Houthi attack on Riyadh airport, Dead included 4 Saudis, 2 people from Bangladesh, 1 person each from US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt al-monitor.com/originals/202…
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Israel’s military establishment fears that a major decision by Trump on Iran ahead of midterms could undermine its security.
Resuming hostilities could jeopardize Israel’s Oct. 27 elections, while a quick Tehran deal could leave Israel exposed to Iranian nuclear threat.
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My latest from the Middle East, focusing on differing approaches taken by Iraq and Syria when dealing with members of their own security forces/armed factions that threaten foreign countries.
With comments from @CarolineRose8
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Many thanks to @Joyce_Karam and her @AlMonitor colleagues for publishing my latest piece, which is about Yemen's Giants Brigades and includes quotes from @Abdulkhaleq_UAE, @BashaReport, and @thomasjuneau. al-monitor.com/originals/202…
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Will Syria send troops to fight Houthis in Yemen? Financial incentives are cited as a motivating factor. But Sharaa refused earlier Turkish pressure to fight the Kurds & US pressure to fight Hezbollah. “If Sharaa can say ‘no’ to Turkey and Trump, he can very well say ‘no’ to MBS,” a regional official said. al-monitor.com/originals/202…
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After visiting Saudi Arabia, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) describes US providing intel and aerial refueling assistance for Saudi military:
“To me, that's war, and so it's yet another instance where Trump has begun a war without congressional authorization.”
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Sharaa would be hard-pressed to explain why Syrian forces would risk their lives fighting Saudi Arabia’s war when they are unable to defend their own people from Israel’s constant attacks on southwest Syria or to regain control over Suweida, where Druze armed groups have maintained control outside Damascus’ authority, an official based in the region told Al-Monitor.
Why Syria sending troops to Yemen would be a risky bet for Sharaa
Syria insists it will not send troops to fight the Houthis alongside Saudi Arabia, but its economic dependence on Riyadh could complicate Damascus’ resistance to the idea. Via @amberinzaman al-monitor.com/originals/202…
