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🇹🇷🇸🇦 As #Iran’s sway in 🇸🇾 #Syria wanes, #Turkey and Gulf states are stepping in. Ankara and Riyadh now align on stabilizing Syria—backing HTS, opposing extremism, and quietly reshaping the future. @GiorgioCafiero's full analysis for @amwajmedia👇 amwaj.media/en/article/why…
Reports that a Chinese firm aided 🇾🇪 Ansarullah with satellite imagery to target US warships have fueled talk of Beijing's tilt toward the #Houthis. But is #China really backing the group—or just keeping its distance? @GiorgioCafiero for @amwajmedia👇 amwaj.media/en/article/chi…
🇮🇷 After #Israel’s war on #Iran, Tehran has cracked down on alleged collaborators—detaining hundreds, including Afghan migrants. Fast trials, new laws, and reported executions spark fears of scapegoating and xenophobia. More details on @amwajmedia👇 amwaj.media/en/media-monit…
🇮🇷 In rare remarks after the 🇮🇱🇺🇸 war, #Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei warns against factional strife—urging unity as hardliners ramp up pressure on President Pezeshkian’s Reformist government. Details via @amwajmedia 👇 amwaj.media/en/media-monit…
NEW: Drone strikes on 🇮🇶 #Kurdistan’s oil sites deepen Baghdad-Erbil tensions. Unclaimed but blamed on #Iran-backed groups, the attacks echo fallout from last month’s 🇮🇷🇮🇱 war and economic ties with the west. More via @amwajmedia amwaj.media/en/media-monit…
NEW: 🇮🇷 #Iran has agreed to talks with 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪 amid E3 threats to trigger UN “snapback” mechanism by end-August if nuclear progress stalls. Tehran warns of consequences, while seeking help from 🇨🇳 and 🇷🇺 to block sanctions. Details via @amwajmedia 👇 amwaj.media/en/media-monit…
#Azerbaijan’s hosting of Syrian Interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa raises #Tehran’s concerns over security in the South Caucasus. The prospect of US-linked patrols along the Zangazur Corridor adds to the tension. Full story on @amwajmedia 👇 amwaj.media/en/media-monit…
🇸🇾 As #Syria embarks on a complex political transition, what lessons can it draw from #Iraq’s post-Saddam experience? Georgetown’s Prof. Joseph Sassoon explores key parallels and divergences in an interview with Asa Breuss-Burgess for @amwajmedia amwaj.media/en/media-monit…
After restoring ties in 2023, Iran-Sudan relations warmed, with #Iran reportedly supplying drones to #Sudan’s military. @CorradoCok, Erzsébet N. Rózsa & @SinaToossi weigh in on Tehran’s role in Sudan’s fight for @amwajmedia amwaj.media/en/debate/deba…
🇮🇶 #Iraq’s parliamentary elections are nearing—but could local parties reshape national politics? Establishment forces remain strong, but grassroots coalitions and service-focused figures may gain new sway in Baghdad. @aalmawlawi for @amwajmedia amwaj.media/en/article/dee…
🇸🇦🇦🇪 Gulf states race to secure influence in Washington under #Trump. #Saudi & #UAE pledge trillions, marking a shift from cash-for-security to a lasting role in US economic power. @ereligokhan for @amwajmedia 👇 amwaj.media/en/article/onc…
#Iraq reels from reports of a billion-dollar dollar-smuggling scheme run by 🇮🇷#Iran and allies. Using prepaid cards, couriers exploit Iraq’s dual exchange rates—fueling huge profits and scrutiny of Tehran’s shadow economy. More via @amwajmedia 👇 amwaj.media/en/media-monit…
My latest piece on @amwajmedia "In the economic field, short-term measures have already been initiated, but medium- to long-term reforms will be more crucial to achieve economic reconstruction." amwaj.media/en/article/why…
🇾🇪 The US-Houthi deal to halt Red Sea attacks marks a rare diplomatic breakthrough. But can it last? Pressure to expand the pact—incl. peace with 🇸🇦 and ending attacks on 🇮🇱—may test its limits. @maysaashujaa for @amwajmedia amwaj.media/en/article/ris…
NEW: 🇮🇷 #Iran’s war with #Israel sparked rare unity as society set aside anger to face a common threat. Can post-war economic policy turn that moment into lasting economic reform? @BijanKK for @amwajmedia👇 amwaj.media/en/article/why…
ICYMI in the midst of news mayhem, here is a round-up by @amwajmedia of how President Alsharaa's visit to Baku was seen in Iran amwaj.media/en/media-monit…
Iranian media report Israel’s failed bid to kill heads of Iran’s three power branches during the recent war. The attack on the SNSC raises questions about Israeli access to Iran’s security apparatus. More details on @amwajmedia 👇 amwaj.media/en/media-monit…