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Khamenei Adviser Sends Message to Hezbollah
This is Beirut 05/02 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In remarks carried by state-affiliated media, Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, sent a message on Thursday to Hezbollah affirming Tehran’s willingness to face external threats. Velayati addressed the message to Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem following the death of Abdul Karim Nasrallah, ...
Iraq PM Candidate Maliki Says Majority Bloc Has Final Say on Nomination
This is Beirut 04/02 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iraq's main candidate for the premiership, Nouri al-Maliki, said Tuesday that withdrawing his candidacy would jeopardise Iraqi sovereignty after US threats and he would only step aside if his electoral bloc asks him to. Last week, US President Donald Trump, in his latest intervention in another country's politics, issued an ultimatum, ...
From Armed Deterrence to Durable Peace: Rethinking Shiite Security in Lebanon
Marwan El Amine 30/01 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Despite failing to instill ideological allegiance to Iran's Wilayat al-Faqih among Lebanon's Shia, Hezbollah has succeeded in forging a sense of collective belonging to Iran’s political project. The party achieved this more consequential outcome by recasting its weapons as a political doctrine and overarching identity, portrayed as superior to ...
Qatari Emir, Iran's President Discuss Regional Deescalation Efforts
This is Beirut 29/01 21:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Qatar's emir and the Iranian president discussed regional deescalation efforts in a phone call on Thursday, as Tehran faced off with Washington. "During the call, they also discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly the current situation and the efforts being made to de-escalate tensions and establish stability," ...
U.S. Launches Regional Air Readiness Drill in the Middle East
This is Beirut 26/01 10:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The United States will conduct a multi-day air readiness exercise across the Middle East, aimed at demonstrating the ability to deploy, distribute, and sustain combat air capabilities throughout the region, according to a statement issued Sunday by U.S. Central Command, as the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in the region ...
U.S., Syrian Top Diplomats Meet at Munich Conference
This is Beirut 14/02 10:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Friday and they discussed Damascus's recent agreement with the Kurds. A post by the Syrian foreign ministry included pictures showing that the head of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum ...
Iran Dismisses Trump’s Claim He Prevented 800 Hangings
This is Beirut 23/01 13:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Iran's Attorney General said on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump's allegations that Tehran stopped the execution of 800 detained protesters because of his intervention are "absolutely incorrect.” According to the judiciary’s Mizan news agency, Mohammad Mohebi said, “This claim is entirely ...
The Unraveling of Hezbollah’s Strategic Myth
Marwan El Amine 22/01 15:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Since its inception, Hezbollah has sought to transform Shia identity in Lebanon from a national one into an ideological one, anchored in Iran’s Wilayat al-Faqih doctrine of absolute loyalty to its supreme leader. Yet its attempts to tighten control over the Shia community through Tehran’s political ideology met significant obstacles, pushing ...
Israel Says Struck Syria-Lebanon Border Crossings Used by Hezbollah
This is Beirut 21/01 22:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Israeli military said it struck four crossings along the Syria-Lebanon border on Wednesday that were used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons, after earlier launching fresh strikes on the militant group in Lebanon. "A short while ago, the (Israeli military) struck four border crossings on the Syria-Lebanon border used by Hezbollah to smuggle ...
Iran Allows Overseas Calls as Death Toll From Protests Mounts
This is Beirut 13/01 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iranians could call abroad on mobile phones Tuesday for the first time since communications were halted during a crackdown on nationwide protests in which activists said at least 646 people have been killed. However, the regime did not ease restrictions on the internet or allow texting services to be restored. Although Iranians were able to ...
Israeli Media: Trump Gives Netanyahu ‘Green Light’ for War Against Hezbollah
This is Beirut 07/01 21:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israel’s public broadcaster reported Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told senior ministers he had received an American “green light” to carry out a military operation in Lebanon, amid a sharp uptick in Israeli strikes and renewed diplomatic pressure on Beirut to accelerate steps aimed at curbing Hezbollah’s ...
Taylor Swift’s Wine Choice Shines a Spotlight on French Sancerre
This is Beirut 06/01 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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A French winemaker has hailed the impact of his Sancerre appearing in Taylor Swift's latest documentary, which looks set to deepen America's love affair with the famed Loire appellation. A bottle of Sancerre by the Terres Blanches Domaine, which sells for around $40 in the United States, is glimpsed briefly by a mixing desk during episode five of ...
Award-Winning Filmmaker Panahi: Iran Protests “To Move History Forward”
This is Beirut 02/01 21:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Award-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi said Wednesday that protests, which have gripped his country in recent days, aimed "to move history forward." "Shared pain has now become a cry in the street," said the director who won the Cannes Film Festival's top prize this year and has been nominated for an Oscar for his film It Was Just an ...
Israeli Defense Officials: Hundreds of Iranian Cyberattacks Thwarted in Recent Months
This is Beirut 11/02 14:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hundreds of Iranian cyberattacks targeting Israelis, including senior government and defense officials, academics, and journalists, were detected and foiled in recent months, the Shin Bet security agency and National Cyber Directorate said Wednesday. In a joint statement, the Shin Bet and the National Cyber Directorate reported a significant rise ...
Syria Expected to Form a New Government, Reports I24 News
This is Beirut 16/02 11:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected in the coming weeks to convene a workshop aimed at forming a new, inclusive government with expanded powers, a Syrian source close to the president told i24NEWS. The planned government is expected to include representatives from across Syrian society in an effort to address the concerns of minority ...
Hezbollah Receives ‘Last-Chance Advice’ from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey to Disarm
This is Beirut 02/01 11:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese ministerial officials say Hezbollah on Wednesday received “last-chance advice” from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey to hand over its weapons to Lebanon’s government, according to the Arabic newspaper Asharq al-Awsat. According to the sources, the countries warned the militant group that failing to disarm would isolate ...
Israeli Escalation in Lebanon Sends Warning to Hezbollah on Iran
Samar El-Kadi 27/02 13:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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As regional tensions mount over the possibility of U.S. military action against Iran, Israel has escalated its operations in Lebanon, signaling that Jerusalem will not accept any attempt by Hezbollah to open a front in support of Tehran. Israel’s recent waves of bombardment in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley were “clearly pre-emptive,” ...
Qatar Downs Iran Warplanes, Halts LNG Production as Gulf Crisis Deepens
This is Beirut 02/03 19:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Qatar shot down two Iranian fighter jets and halted LNG production over Iran's latest strikes, sending prices soaring, as the Gulf crisis escalated sharply on Monday. Qatar's air force downed two Sukhoi SU24 bombers, the defence ministry said -- the first such action by a Gulf country after three days of Iranian bombardment. The wealthy region ...
Israeli Raids Pound Beirut’s Southern Suburbs and South Lebanon
This is Beirut 02/03 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Renewed Israeli airstrikes targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs on Monday, following a wave of overnight raids from Sunday into Monday that struck the Dahye area and multiple locations across southern Lebanon. Shortly after the latest strike, Israeli army Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee said the military had targeted “a ...
Gulf on Edge as Maritime Incidents, Airspace Closures, and Explosions Signal Dangerous Expansion of Conflict
This is Beirut 01/03 14:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The regional confrontation widened dramatically on Sunday as maritime incidents in the Gulf, renewed missile activity, airspace closures, and fresh security alerts pushed tensions to one of their most volatile points since the start of the U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran. Maritime Flashpoint in the Strait of Hormuz The Secretary-General of the ...
Strikes Hit “Heart of Tehran” as Iran Launches New Missile Barrage on Israel
This is Beirut 01/03 11:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Explosions rocked northern Tehran for a second consecutive day on Sunday as Israeli forces launched what they described as a broad wave of airstrikes targeting sites “in the heart of the Iranian capital,” while Iran responded with renewed missile attacks on Israeli territory. Plumes of smoke were seen rising from a building in northern ...
Netanyahu Says U.S.-Israeli Attack on Iran Will Last 'as Long as Necessary'
This is Beirut 28/02 21:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that “there are signs” that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in the latest wave of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran, marking one of the most dramatic claims since the escalation began. In a televised address, Netanyahu stated that Israeli ...
Top Turkey Diplomat Spoke to Iran FM Over 'Ways to End the Attacks': Ministry Source
This is Beirut 28/02 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone to his Iranian counterpart and several other regional diplomats Saturday about ways to "end the attacks" triggered by Israel-US strikes on Iran, a ministry source said. During his talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, "the latest developments in our region were ...
Iran President Says Sees 'Favourable Outlook' Ahead of U.S. Talks
This is Beirut 25/02 14:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that he was hopeful ahead of the third round of talks with the United States, adding that they could help end the standoff with Washington. "We see a favourable outlook for the negotiations," said Pezeshkian in a speech. "We are continuing the process under the guidance of the ...
Iran Says U.S. Stance on Nuclear Issue 'More Realistic'
This is Beirut 16/02 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran said Monday that the US position on Tehran's nuclear programme "has moved towards a more realistic one" ahead of a second round of talks. "A cautious assessment is that, from the discussions that have taken place in Muscat to date, at least what we have been told is that the US position on the Iranian nuclear issue has ...
Iran FM Says Nuclear Deal 'Within Reach' Ahead of US Talks
This is Beirut 24/02 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that a nuclear deal was "within reach", ahead of talks with the United States scheduled for later this week. "We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual interests," said Araghchi, in a post on ...
U.S. Embassy Evacuates Staff from Beirut as Regional Tensions Rise
This is Beirut 23/02 15:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The U.S. State Department ordered the department of non-emergency U.S. government personnel from the U.S. embassy in Beirut on Monday. “The Department of State has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members from U.S. Embassy Beirut. We continuously assess the security environment, and ...
Iran and Qatar Discuss U.S. Talks as Tehran Reaffirms Commitment to Diplomacy
This is Beirut 21/02 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Saturday to review regional and international developments, including the latest status of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, Iranian state-linked media reported. The two diplomats ...
Hezbollah Readies Its Electoral Machine After War Losses
Marwan El Amine 19/02 16:25 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Whether Lebanon’s parliamentary elections are held on time in May or postponed, Hezbollah’s electoral machine appears to be in a state of full readiness. While the party commands the largest popular base within the Shia community, maintaining a wide lead over its closest ally, the Amal Movement, this electoral advantage has not bred ...
Trump Has Discussed Timeline for Iran Strikes, but No Decision Yet
This is Beirut 19/02 10:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Senior U.S. national security officials have told President Donald Trump that the military could be ready to launch strikes against Iran as soon as Saturday, according to CBS News, as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran amid faltering nuclear talks and mounting regional tensions. While Trump has not yet authorized any action, U.S. officials ...