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Sensing an edge, Iran 'ready to gamble' it can outlast Trump

Iran's leadership is betting it can outlast an under-pressure Donald Trump in its peace negotiations with Washington, but its defiance risks renewed military confrontation and further stoking domestic tensions, analysts say.in Tehran that Trump and Israel could no longer wield the threat of military action to pressure the leadership.

The Economic Times

'Overplayed its hand before': Iran bets Trump will blink first - will the gamble work?

Iran is betting it can outlast President Trump's term in high-stakes negotiations, employing brinkmanship and economic pain tolerance. Analysts warn this strategy, centered on weaponizing the Strait of Hormuz, risks escalating into renewed war if Iran overplays its hand.

The Times of India

Alive But Weakened, Iran's Khamenei Faces New Challenges

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has re-emerged after the war with Israel but faces a struggle to maintain the authority he has wielded over the Islamic republic in over three-and-a-half decades of rule, analysts say.

International Business Times

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Trump’s record of leaking intelligence and doubts over his new team have allies worried, experts say

As the presidential race narrows, Rhian Lubin speaks to experts in intelligence, national security, and foreign policy from the UK, Australia, and Canada on the implications of a Trump second term

The Independent UK

Israel hits Yemen’s infrastructure again: What we know and why it matters

The large-scale Israeli attacks targeted seaports and power stations.

Al Jazeera

After Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, fears of a wider Middle East conflict grow

The Iran-backed rebel group attacked multiple ships in the Red Sea over the weekend. The Houthis control large swaths of Yemen's territory.

WEKU

Why did Yemen’s Houthis launch attack on Israel, will it help Gaza?

Just like Hezbollah, it appears the Iran-backed Houthis are still refraining from using all the tools in their arsenal.

Al Jazeera

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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Israel-Hamas war misinformation is everywhere. Here are the facts

Misinformation about the latest Israel-Hamas war is thriving on social media platforms, where misrepresented video footage, mistranslations and outright falsehoods often crowd out real reporting from the conflict

The Independent UK

Canada hopes to join Aukus defence pact, says report

Ottawa ‘highly interested’ in joining group amid fears country could be shut out of intelligence and tech sharing

The Guardian - US

What to expect after Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties

The deal could have wide-ranging consequences but building on it, analysts say, will prove the main challenge.

Al Jazeera

Yemen’s warring parties agree to extend ceasefire by a further two months

The truce will bring some relief to a people exhausted by war and famine, but critics say the Houthis will use the peace to regroup

The Guardian - UK

How an Unstable US Threatens Canada’s National Security

American political violence could lead to unpredictable spillover events in Canada

The Walrus

What role will Iran play in shaping Yemen’s future?

A new presidential council may mean change in Yemen, but what influence will Iran have on their Houthi allies?

Al Jazeera

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