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US-Saudi nuclear deal signals long-term energy alliance amid proliferation concerns
world1 month ago

US-Saudi nuclear deal signals long-term energy alliance amid proliferation concerns

The US and Saudi Arabia signed a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement and a bilateral safeguards pact to build civilian nuclear capacity, with reports that Saudi enrichment on its own soil could be allowed; supporters say it strengthens US-Saudi ties and nonproliferation safeguards, while critics warn of proliferation risks and a regional arms race, and Congress is unlikely to block it given the projected multi-year timeline.

via BBC|
#congress#middle-east-politics#nonproliferation
Tehran Holds Sweeping Funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Amid Ongoing Tensions
world1 month ago

Tehran Holds Sweeping Funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Amid Ongoing Tensions

Iranian authorities staged a massive Tehran funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with coffins—and family members killed in the February strike—paraded as chants against the U.S. and Israel rang through the crowds. The route was altered to manage huge turnout, and Khamenei’s son Mojtaba, reportedly injured, did not attend. After lying in state, the coffin will travel to Iraq and then be buried at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, as U.S.–Iran talks pause amid ongoing conflict and Iran seeks to demonstrate control over the country.

via NBC News|
#ayatollah-khamenei#funeral#iran
Lebanon tests the Iran-US ceasefire pact as Israel presses on
world2 months ago

Lebanon tests the Iran-US ceasefire pact as Israel presses on

A U.S.-Iran MoU vows a permanent end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, but Israel continues bombing Lebanon and Hezbollah-linked tensions loom large. Lebanon’s government and Hezbollah are pushing for an Israeli withdrawal and a Lebanon-focused ceasefire, while analysts say including Lebanon in the accord could give Beirut leverage and stability, even as Israel appears intent on undermining the deal by sustaining the war. Iran’s internal divisions and the broader push for direct Iran-Israel negotiations complicate prospects, with a direct negotiation path and disarmament talks still uncertain amid ongoing fighting and geopolitical maneuvering.

via Al Jazeera|
#ceasefire#iran-us-deal#israel-hezbollah
Gulf oil flows through Hormuz as U.S.-led pressure shifts the balance
world-news2 months ago

Gulf oil flows through Hormuz as U.S.-led pressure shifts the balance

An AP analysis argues that Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz is loosening as U.S.-backed pressure and Gulf Arab oil shipments push flows through the waterway. Ships have skirted detection and transfers have obscured origins, aided by limited U.S. overwatch and sanctions leverage. Analysts say Iran’s oil output has fallen by about 800,000 barrels per day, with onshore storage rising to roughly 69 million barrels, while Gulf producers’ shipments and global demand help keep prices under $100 a barrel. A diplomatic breakthrough may be required soon to avert worsening energy security and prices.

via AP News|
#iran#middle-east-politics#oil-and-gas
Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' Vision Sparks Regional and Global Controversy
world1 year ago

Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' Vision Sparks Regional and Global Controversy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for the concept of Greater Israel, a vision of territorial expansion encompassing parts of Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, sparking condemnation from Arab states. The idea, rooted in religious and historical claims, has evolved from early Zionist ideas and gained renewed prominence under Israel's current government, especially amid ongoing conflicts and territorial disputes in the region.

via Middle East Eye|
#benjamin-netanyahu#greater-israel#israel-palestine-conflict
US Engages Directly with Syrian Rebels Post-Assad
international-relations1 year ago

US Engages Directly with Syrian Rebels Post-Assad

The US has acknowledged direct contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist group that recently led an offensive to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, despite HTS being designated a terrorist organization. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the US and its allies have agreed on principles for a Syrian-led political transition. The fall of Assad, who fled to Russia, has created both jubilation and uncertainty in Syria. The US, which has troops in Syria, is focusing on immediate humanitarian needs amid the country's economic collapse and diverse sectarian landscape.

via Financial Times|
#bashar-al-assad#hayat-tahrir-al-sham#international-relations