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In a dramatic escalation, Hezbollah unleashed a relentless barrage of rockets on northern Israel, igniting fears of a wider conflict as the IDF swiftly retaliated with targeted strikes on militant positions.
Restless American diplomatic engagement in the Middle East and backdoor negotiations between Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and other major regional players are keeping the Camp David Accords alive. However, if these regional powers were to take diplomatic mishaps, one of the strongest peace deals in modern history could tread on thin ice.
Now, with Hamas degraded and their once vaunted ballistic missile program exposed to the world, Hezbollah and their growing capabilities become even more important to a growingly unpopular Iranian regime. The Mullahs, realizing their Shiite militia in Lebanon has far better capabilities to confirm Israel, will now put all chips on Hezbollah in an attempt to keep Israel away.
Biden’s ill-conceived Gaza pier is not just a financial blunder but a dangerous political miscalculation, likely supporting a terrorist organization while failing to deliver the intended humanitarian aid.
With the elimination of al-Janabi, the strategic backbone of ISIS in Syria has been dealt a critical blow, signaling a victory in the ongoing fight against terrorism.
US Central Command strikes Houthi radars and drones after attacks on commercial ships in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Syrian soldiers died in a minefield and IS attack in the Al-Sukhnah desert, highlighting the continued threat posed by the group.
Iran’s acknowledgement of supplying Houthi rebels with advanced missile technology raises fears of a wider conflict in the Red Sea.
Amidst the swirling uncertainty of international politics, the Vela Incident serves as a stark reminder of Israel’s shadowy nuclear capabilities, a strategic ambiguity that has arguably shielded the Jewish state from existential threats in a volatile region.
US and Gulf allies met in Riyadh to address growing Iranian threats, including Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping.
In the wake of President Raisi’s tragic and controversial demise, we must seize this moment to hold the oppressive Iranian regime accountable and fortify our commitment to regional stability and global security.
US Air Force’s ULTRA recon drone transforms ISR with 80-hour flights, ensuring cost-effective surveillance in the Middle East.
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