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Iran’s airstrikes on Iraqi Kurdistan could backfire
Strikes claiming to avenge the Kerman bombings and target Mossad killed a wealthy businessman and his family
IranIran allies will further divide Iraq’s weakened Sunnis
The sacking of the powerful parliament speaker has left Sunni political leaders in disarray
IraqYemen's Huthis will signal resilience
The Huthis have so far responded in a limited manner to Western airstrikes on their arms and defence facilities
YemenGrowing Israeli hostage deal pressure will likely fail
After 100 days, fears are growing over the wellbeing of Israeli hostages in devastated Gaza
IsraelLibyan energy ambitions will likely fall short
Oil production has been relatively stable after years of fluctuations and disruptions
LibyaHezbollah's fight will hamper Lebanese secularists
A rocky decade has seen the re-emergence of anti-sectarian activism, especially in Beirut
LebanonYemen escalation risks will increase dramatically
The United States has finally acted on its threats against the Huthis
YemenGenocide case will increase global pressure on Israel
South Africa has brought charges of genocide in Gaza to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Israel
