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Middle East Minute by AL-MONITOR
AL-MONITOR’s daily podcast on the top stories shaping the Middle East, hosted by Adam Lucente.
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- Middle East Minute by AL-MONITOR
Hormuz, Red Sea traffic drops sharply as region awaits deal
Israel and Lebanon are set to resume talks in Rome after the previous day’s discussions ended early amid tensions on the ground. See Privacy Policy at…
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US-Iran deal over Hormuz may be imminent as Trump touts ‘very good’ talks
Pro-Palestinian progressive Abdul el-Sayed claimed victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, and would become the first Muslim-American senator if he…
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Israel and Lebanon hold 7th round of talks amid mounting hurdles
A ship was hit by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz as the US makes a renewed push for talks with Iran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
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Iran consults Oman, Saudi Arabia after Trump calls off strikes
Iraq's Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus for talks focused on economic cooperation. See…
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Hamas says Israel must withdraw, cease attacks after Trump declares Gaza disarmament deal
Around 60,000 migrants have entered the Spanish enclave Ceuta from Morocco in the past two days, prompting Moroccan forces to deploy as EU leaders seek to…
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Egypt targeted for first time, Pakistan insists US-Iran talks alive
Kuwait said a worker at a Chinese company was killed and Jordan reported a new wave of Iranian missiles after the US conducted strikes across southern Iran…
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Iraqi militias say at least 20 killed after US-Saudi strikes
The US and Saudi Arabia carried out the strikes following militias firing drones at the kingdom and another IRGC attack on American forces in Jordan. See…
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Trump meets Netanyahu for 8th time with Iran, Lebanon on agenda
Oman reportedly presented Iran a plan for regional management of the Strait of Hormuz and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi hopes to build energy ties with…
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Oil prices drop after US pauses Iran strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump amid tensions between the two over Iran. See…
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4 Palestinians, 1 Israeli killed in West Bank shooting
The Turkish opposition is seeking to create a new political party and US President Donald Trump said he is considering major combat operations against Iran…
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Oman seeks to mediate in Yemen as Houthis claim attack on Saudi tankers
The US and Saudi Arabia officially signed their nuclear power deal and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi made his first trip to Iran. See Privacy Policy at…
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US and Saudi Arabia to sign nuclear agreement
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is “not serious” about talks as the US completed an 11th consecutive night of strikes. See Privacy Policy at…
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US sends air reinforcements to region as Yemen’s Houthis up threats
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss Hezbollah disarmament and the planned Israeli…
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Lebanon President starts US visit, first since 2009
Iran said it received proposals from mediators as tit-for-tat strikes with the US escalate following the deaths of two American soldiers in Jordan. See Privacy…
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Iran hits Kuwait desalination plant, strikes Syria for first time
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi hopes to attract major investment during a US-Iraq business forum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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Syria says it seized Hezbollah weapons at Iraqi border
The US expanded its strikes on Iran overnight, targeting areas in the north after previously focusing on the coast. See Privacy Policy at…
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Iraqi PM and Trump agree on Sept. 30 US troop withdrawal
Iran is calling on Kuwait to expel US forces as the conflict over Hormuz heats up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…
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Iraq’s Zaidi meets Trump at White House with energy, Iran-backed militias in focus
The US and Iran exchanged heavy strikes overnight, with the UAE saying one sailor was killed aboard an Emirati tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. See Privacy…
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Yemen's Houthis say Saudi Arabia hit Sanaa airport
Iran expanded its strikes on the Gulf and Jordan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is traveling to Washington for a key visit. See Privacy Policy at…
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Lebanon's Salam in Turkey for talks with Erdogan
Pakistan and Qatar are reportedly seeking to revive US-Iran talks and an election challenger to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is gaining momentum…
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US launches heaviest strikes against Iran since ceasefire
Kuwait said one person was injured in a strike while Iran reported a projectile hit near the Bushehr nuclear plant. See Privacy Policy at…
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Trump declares Iran ceasefire "over" after fresh strikes
Iran said parts of the memorandum of understanding with the US are now "ineffective" as tankers turn around and oil prices rise in response to the latest…
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Explosions hit Syria’s Damascus during Macron visit
Two tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz overnight as US President Donald Trump is expected to back F-35 sales to Turkey at the NATO summit. See Privacy…
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Iranian mourners call for revenge against US as Hamas dissolves Gaza body
The funeral procession for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei will reach Iraq later in the week before concluding in Iran's Mashhad. See Privacy Policy at…
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Syria FM says Damascus open to talking to Hezbollah
Iran is warning against new attacks on its territory ahead of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral. See Privacy Policy at…
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Syria’s Sharaa names appointees to parliament as US and Iran talk Hormuz
Israel may see strategic value in its latest deal with Lebanon as tensions with Iran persist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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Morocco celebrates dramatic World Cup upset, Qatar hosts war talks
Uncertainty surrounds the latest negotiations in Doha as Iraq moves to tackle corruption. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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Trump announces Iran talks in Doha as Hormuz tensions soar
The announcement follows the Lebanese parliament speaker slamming the recent US-brokered deal with Israel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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Switzerland says 'initial negotiations' on final US-Iran deal to begin Friday
The negotiations will include representatives from Pakistan and Qatar, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said, as Israel engages in talks with the US on its presence…
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Congress calls on Trump to show them deal
Pressure is building on Capitol Hill for US President Donald Trump to release the text of the agreement with Iran as G7 leaders said they welcomed an end to…
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Trump says Israel should be “more responsible” in Lebanon, suggests Syria could help with Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump criticized Israel again ahead of nuclear talks with Iran this Friday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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US-Iran peace deal brings relief to Gulf, oil price drop
Gulf states and energy markets welcomed the deal between the United States and Iran to end the war, while Israel made it clear it is not bound by the deal. See…
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Is there a US-Israel rift on Iran?
Al-Monitor’s Rina Bassist joins host Adam Lucente to discuss whether Israel has been kept out of the loop by the United States on negotiations with Iran, and…
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China’s diplomacy on Iran
Host Adam Lucente speaks to Rosaleen Carroll, co-author of Al-Monitor’s China-Middle East newsletter, to discuss Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s…
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What to expect from Iraq's new PM nominee, Ali al-Zaidi
Host Adam Lucente speaks to Al-Monitor contributor Barin Kayaoglu and Royal United Services Institute fellow Tamer Badawi about Iraqi Prime Minister-designate…
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What UAE exit from OPEC means for oil cartel’s future
Host Adam Lucente speaks to Al-Monitor’s business correspondents, Jack Dutton and Samuel Wendel, about the energy and political disagreements that compelled…
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Israel-Hezbollah clashes test US-backed Lebanon ceasefire
Al-Monitor's diplomatic correspondent, Elizabeth Hagedorn, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the state of diplomacy between Israel and Lebanon as well as Iran…
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What to make of Pakistan’s increased defense ties with Saudi Arabia
With another round of US-Iran talks being planned in Islamabad, host Adam Lucente and Al-Monitor contributor Sabena Siddiqui go over Pakistan’s growing…
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Is the Gulf relieved or cautious as Trump and Iran declare Strait of Hormuz “fully open”?
Host Adam Lucente speaks to Al-Monitor’s chief business correspondent, Jack Dutton, and Gulf newsletter author Francesco Schiavi about how the Gulf views Iran…
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Trump declares Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, but will it last?
Al-Monitor’s Rina Bassist joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the Israeli reaction to US President Donald Trump declaring a ceasefire in Lebanon, including the…
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Israel and Lebanon to hold talks after US-Iran ceasefire: What’s next?
Host Adam Lucente speaks with Al-Monitor journalists in the region and in Washington about the announcement of upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks and the ceasefire…
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What alternatives to Hormuz do Gulf energy producers have?
Al-Monitor’s senior market research analyst, Samuel Wendel, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian restrictions…
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Syria’s Sharaa visits Germany and the UK as refugee returns, Iran war loom
Al-Monitor news reporter Rosaleen Carroll joins host Adam Lucente to recap Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s first-ever trips to Germany and the United…
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What are Trump’s ground operations options in Iran as warships amass?
Al-Monitor’s defense and security correspondent, Jared Szuba, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the US' potential ground operations against Iran. They also…
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What’s next for the war as Iran responds to the US proposal?
Al-Monitor’s editor-in-chief, Joyce Karam, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the efforts to achieve a deal between the United States and Iran amid the ongoing…
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Is Israel achieving its goals in Iran and Lebanon?
Al-Monitor’s Israel columnist, Ben Caspit, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the latest developments in the Iran war, including why Israeli leadership feels…
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Iranians flee into Turkey as war, protest crackdown take toll: Dispatch from the border
Al-Monitor’s Turkey correspondent, Ezgi Akin, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss her recent reporting from the Turkish-Iranian border. Listen as they discuss…
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Syria slams Iran, edges toward Gulf and US as war rages
Al-Monitor Brief host Adam Lucente takes a look at what’s at stake for Syria in the Iran war, including the reasons behind Damascus' diplomatic response to the…
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How long can the Gulf protect itself from Iranian strikes?
Host Adam Lucente speaks to Al-Monitor contributor Francesco Schiavi about the security situation in the Gulf amid the war with Iran, including how long…
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Middle East at war: Regional observations on Iran, Israel, Turkey and beyond
Host Adam Lucente takes a look at the state of the conflict in the Middle East following the American and Israeli strikes on Iran, and retaliation from the…
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Where do US-Iran talks stand as Trump says he’s ‘not happy’? View from Washington
Al-Monitor’s correspondents in Washington, Elizabeth Hagedorn and Jared Szuba, join host Adam Lucente to discuss the latest on the US-Iran nuclear…
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Are Israel and Hezbollah heading toward a new war in Lebanon?
Al-Monitor’s correspondent in Beirut, Beatrice Farhat, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the latest reports on a possible confrontation between Israel and…
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Is US-Iran energy cooperation possible as nuclear talks, potential strikes loom?
Host Adam Lucente speaks Al-Monitor’s senior market research analyst, Sam Wendel, about the potential economic fallout surrounding tensions between the US and…
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Turkey’s Erdogan in Ethiopia as Horn of Africa diplomacy heats up
Host Adam Lucente interviews Al-Monitor’s correspondent in Ankara, Ezgi Akin, about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s trip to Ethiopia and what it means…
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What’s next for Israel, US-Iran talks after Trump-Netanyahu meeting?
Host Adam Lucente speaks to Al-Monitor’s Israel Pulse columnist, Ben Caspit, about how Israel views the US-Iran nuclear talks after Prime Minister Benjamin…
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What’s behind the UAE-Algeria air row?
Al-Monitor’s chief business correspondent, Jack Dutton, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss Algeria’s cancellation of its air services agreement with the United…
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US-Iran nuclear talks kick off in Oman: Regional reactions and next steps
Al-Monitor Brief host Adam Lucente goes over the start of US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman, highligting reactions from diplomatic correspondent Elizabeth…
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Turkey out as host of US-Iran talks as Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia, Egypt
Al-Monitor’s correspondent in Ankara, Ezgi Akin, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss Turkish efforts to host the US-Iran nuclear talks, which are now set to…
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What are Trump’s options in Iran as US ships amass? View from Washington
Al-Monitor’s Washington correspondents, Elizabeth Hagedorn and Jared Szuba, join host Adam Lucente to discuss the latest on US-Iran tensions, including the…
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Iraq’s Shiite-led bloc nominates Maliki for PM: Implications for US, Iran and the region
Al-Monitor host Adam Lucente breaks down the Coordination Framework’s nomination of Nouri al-Maliki to be the next prime minister of Iraq. He goes over what we…