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Watch: Iran strikes US embassy in Baghdad, smoke rises over compound

Tensions flared in the Middle East as Iran reportedly targeted the US embassy in Baghdad with drones following a stern warning. The attack, which saw thick black smoke rising from the compound, occurred shortly after strikes hit powerful Iran-backed group Kataeb Hezbollah. Iraq finds itself increasingly drawn into the regional…

The Times of India

Family of an Israeli held hostage in Iraq for 800 days hangs on to hope for her freedom

With the world’s attention fixed on efforts to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, talks are quietly continuing to liberate an Israeli hostage held in Iraq by a different Iranian-backed militant group

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Lebanese society is split over a potential war with Israel

Hezbollah began launching rockets into northern Israel in solidarity with Palestinians shortly after the start of the war in Gaza. These attacks prompted skirmishes along the border that have escalated and spread further into the territory of both countries.

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US airstrikes target Iran-backed militias in Iraq, increasing regional tensions

U.S. military carries out airstrikes in Iraq while Israel promises a long fight against Hamas. Will these actions deter further escalation or ignite a regi...

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US launches strikes on Iraq over drone attack blamed on Iran-aligned forces

Baghdad condemns strikes that killed an Iraqi security force member and wounded 18, as ‘hostile’ acts.

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Gemayel: Hezbollah Will Not be Able to Impose a President on the Lebanese

The head of the Lebanese Kataeb party, MP Sami Gemayel, announced turning the page on a disagreement between him and the political aide to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, MP Ali Hassan Khalil, declaring his acceptance of the apology after a verbal dispute between the two earlier this week. On the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Gemayel Says Will Paralyze Presidential Election If Candidate Supports Hezbollah’s Weapons

The leader of Lebanon’s Kataeb party, Samy Gemayel, on Friday threatened to “paralyze” the Lebanese presidential election if Hezbollah’s candidate plans to “protect the weapons” of the Shiite party. Gemayel’s threat, which was made during an address to Kataeb's 32nd general congress, will hardly be effective if he does not…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Lebanese MPs Hold Sit-In Inside Parliament

After Lebanon’s parliament failed to elect a new president for the 11th time on Thursday, several deputies decided to stage a sit-in, with lawmakers Melhem Khalaf and Najat Saliba leading the protest. Later, lawmakers Firas Hamdan and Cynthia Zarazir joined the sit-in at parliament. The move was supported by a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon: Divided Opposition Fails to Agree on Presidential Candidate

Parliament’s opposition forces, represented by the Lebanese Forces, the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP), the Kataeb, the Change Movement and other independent deputies, have failed on Thursday to reach consensus over a unified candidate for the presidency. During a parliamentary session devoted to the election of a successor to President Michel…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sami Gemayel: We Refuse to Be Held Hostage by Hezbollah

The head of the Lebanese Kataeb Party, Sami Gemayel, warned against some opposition parties resorting to a settlement with Hezbollah in the upcoming presidential elections, noting that the past six years of President Michel Aoun’s reign “led to a complete collapse.” In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Gemayel said: “We…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanese Officials Begin Mulling Names of Presidential Candidates

Lebanese political blocs have kicked off “cautious” efforts to discuss potential presidential candidates to succeed Michel Aoun, whose term ends in around 80 days. In general terms, the president is expected to be “open” to all parties and blocs, enjoy “internal political consensus”, and be able to address the international…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon's Opposition Tests its Unity in Electing the Deputy Speaker

Lebanon's opposition blocs and figures are set to face several challenges, beginning with the election of the parliament speaker and his deputy, followed by naming a prime minister, forming a government, and electing a president. It will "test" the unity and coordination among its members to prove whether they can…

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