War in the Middle East

Op-edNetanyahu: The Opportunist Who Rode America’s Wars to Redraw the Middle East

Salam El Zaatari 19/06 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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For over three decades, Benjamin Netanyahu has stood at the intersection of Israeli ambition and American power, a figure as enduring as the conflicts that define the Middle East. Since the early 1990s, Netanyahu has not merely responded to the region’s shifting sands—he has, in the eyes of critics and admirers alike, helped shape them. From ...

EditorialThe Twilight of the Shia Crescent

Marc Saikali 19/06 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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For 45 years, Khomeini and his successor Ali Khamenei have sought to forge a Shia crescent stretching from Kabul to Beirut, passing through Baghdad, Damascus and Sana'a. This sweeping “revolutionary” project – religious, military and political – was built on the margins, fueled by communal suffering, billions in diverted public funds and ...

France Plans European 'Initiative' to End Iran-Israel Conflict

This is Beirut 18/06 21:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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France is planning, along with European partners, to suggest a negotiated solution to end the conflict between Iran and Israel, the country's presidency said Wednesday, after President Emmanuel Macron chaired a national security council meeting. Macron at the meeting ordered Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot to draw up in the coming days "an ...

Iran Imposes Heavier Internet Curbs Citing Israel's 'Abuse' of Network

This is Beirut 18/06 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Iran announced Wednesday heavier internet curbs, accusing Israel of misusing the network for military purposes amid ongoing fighting between the longtime foes. "Temporary restrictions have been imposed on users' access to the internet," the communication ministry said in a statement carried by Fars news agency, adding that the decision was due to ...

Iran-Israel War: Latest Developments

This is Beirut 18/06 18:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israel and Iran exchanged fire again on Wednesday, the sixth day of strikes in their most intense confrontation in history, fueling fears of a drawn-out conflict that could engulf the Middle East. Here are the latest developments: Israel Says Hit 'Internal Security' HQ Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that air force jets had ...

Tit-for-Tat Strikes: A Visual Guide to the Israel–Iran Confrontation

Rayan Chami 18/06 18:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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On June 13, 2025, Israel launched a massive preemptive aerial campaign—codenamed Operation Rising Lion—striking approximately 100 Iranian targets, including nuclear facilities, military bases, missile depots, and command centers across Tehran, Natanz, Isfahan, and other strategic locations. The strikes focused heavily on uranium enrichment ...

ExplainerCentrifuges: The Hidden Core of the Iran-Israel War

Yara Germany 18/06 17:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Since Friday, as military tensions between Iran and Israel have erupted into open confrontation, one word has echoed across military briefings and geopolitical analyses: centrifuges. On Wednesday morning, the Israeli military announced fresh strikes on centrifuge production sites near Tehran. This marks the latest in a series of Israeli attacks ...

PoliticsCaught Between Missiles and Militias: Iraq Struggles Under Regional Strain

Mario Chartouni 18/06 16:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As Israeli airstrikes and Iranian missile launches intensify across the Middle East, Iraq finds itself trapped in a precarious position amid a mounting diplomatic and military storm. Still fragile after decades of conflict, the country’s geographic and strategic location leaves it exposed to the escalating rivalry between two powerful regional ...

SpotlightInside Israel’s Missile Shield: The Secret Architecture of Interception

Natasha Metni Torbey 18/06 15:05 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Six days into open war between Iran and Israel, the Hebrew State operates one of the most advanced air defense systems in the world, intercepting Iranian missiles over a vast arc spanning Lebanon, Syria and Iraq. Behind this technological feat lies an intricate network of radars, artificial intelligence and international military cooperation. How ...

Khamenei Says Iran will 'Never Surrender', Warns Off US

This is Beirut 18/06 14:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday the nation would never surrender as demanded by President Donald Trump and warned the United States it would face "irreparable damage" if it intervenes in support of its ally. The speech came six days into the conflict, with Trump demanding Iran's "unconditional ...

AnalysisIs Trump's Posture in the Israel-Iran Conflict a Calculated Gambit?

Amal Chmouny 18/06 10:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As tensions escalate in the Middle East, a significant shift in US foreign policy under President Trump appears to be underway. Amid the growing tensions between Israel and Iran, particularly following Israel's aggressive military campaign against its adversary, President Trump faces a complex decision: to engage militarily in an already volatile ...

Day 6: Israel Strikes Key Iranian Sites, Tehran Fires Hypersonic Missiles

Alissar Boulos 18/06 08:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its sixth consecutive day on Wednesday with no sign of de-escalation, as both countries exchanged fresh missile strikes overnight. Israeli warplanes targeted several high-value sites in and around Tehran, while Iran responded by launching hypersonic missiles toward Tel Aviv and warning Israeli civilians ...