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Trump on Ceasefire Violations: Iran and Israel 'Don't Know What the F... They're Doing'

This is Beirut, 24/06 16:41 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The Israeli army carried out a “symbolic attack” against Iran on Tuesday afternoon in retaliation for the Iranian strike earlier that morning, which killed seven people on Israeli territory. The Israeli attack took place despite a strong warning issued a little earlier by US President Donald Trump in Tel Aviv. Trump made an urgent ...

The 12 Days That Redefined the Middle East

Marc Saikali, 24/06 16:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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With the announcement of a ceasefire, Donald Trump blew the final whistle. Twelve days were all it took to upend the geopolitical order of the region. Twelve days of war between Israel and Iran, following years of shadow conflict, thunderous ultimatums and unspoken red lines. Twelve days that reshaped the strategic balance in the Middle East and, ...

Qatar PM Persuaded Iran to Accept Ceasefire

This is Beirut, 24/06 14:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Qatar's prime minister persuaded Iran to agree to a US-proposed ceasefire with Israel after Iranian missiles targeted an American base near Doha, an informed source said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani spoke to the Iranians at Washington's request following Monday's unprecedented attack on Qatari soil, the ...

Israel-Iran Ceasefire: Global Reactions

This is Beirut, 24/06 14:07 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Israel said Tuesday it had agreed to "bilateral ceasefire" with Iran proposed by US President Donald Trump, following 12 days of war with its arch-foe. "Last night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened the cabinet... to announce that Israel had achieved all the objectives of Operation 'Rising Lion' and much ...

Israel says Agreed to Trump Plan for Ceasefire with Iran

This is Beirut, 24/06 12:47 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Israel said Tuesday it has agreed to US President Donald Trump's declaration of a ceasefire with Iran, adding that it has achieved all its objectives in the 12-day war with its arch-foe. Hours after Trump said his ceasefire had taken effect, Israel said it intercepted two Iranian missiles, with Defence Minister Israel Katz vowing that the ...

NATO Summit Seeks to Keep Trump Happy and Alliance United

This is Beirut, 24/06 12:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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NATO leaders will seek to lock in US President Donald Trump's commitment to their alliance with a summit pledge to boost defence spending, as they gather Tuesday in The Hague with global attention focused on Iran. The overriding focus of the gathering, which kicks off with dinner hosted by the Dutch king, has been on keeping Trump ...

Oil Prices Drop as Israel Agrees to Ceasefire Proposal

This is Beirut, 24/06 10:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Oil prices sank more than five percent Tuesday after Israel said it had agreed to US President Donald Trump's proposal for a bilateral ceasefire with Iran. Shares in Asia were buoyant, as fears of an energy market shock eased following 12 days of war between Israel and its arch-foe. London, Paris and Frankfurt also rose at the open. At around ...

Debating Tom Friedman on ‘Global Struggle’

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 24/06 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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I have great admiration for Thomas Friedman and have long followed his writings. He was instrumental in shaping my support for democracy when he argued that two democracies would not go to war. He supported toppling Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq, as I did, and we both believe that the nation-state is, in some ways, a defunct concept. Today, ...

Trump Urges Mideast Peace after 'Weak' Iran Retaliation

This is Beirut, 23/06 23:38 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed Iran's retaliatory strikes against an American base in Qatar as "weak" and sought to draw a line under the US bombing of Iran's nuclear infrastructure by calling for regional peace. Trump shrugged off Monday's launch of multiple missiles at the United States' Al Udeid base in ...

Trump's New Motto: Make Iran Great Again!

Amal Chmouny, 23/06 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a significant escalation of military tensions in the Middle East, President Donald Trump recently authorized US airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities, including the heavily fortified Fordow site. Following the military action, Trump expressed Sunday his thoughts on Truth Social, stating, "It's not politically correct to use the ...

The Mullahs’ Regime: A Legacy of Irrational Decisions

Michel Touma, 23/06 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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This may apply to individuals, but it is especially true when the future of a nation hangs in the balance. In moments of acute existential crisis, the need for self-examination becomes unavoidable — a time to evaluate past decisions and their consequences. In the uniquely complex case of the Islamic Republic of Iran, this means asking ...

Day 11 of The Iran-Israel War: Latest Developments

This is Beirut, 23/06 08:35 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

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As the eleventh day of the Iran-Israel conflict unfolds, the situation remains fraught with military escalation, diplomatic tension, and worldwide market and political ramifications. Missile exchanges continued Monday between Iran and Israel, which is persisting in targeting specific objectives within the Islamic Republic. In the morning, Tel ...

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