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Iran – Al-Arab (London)
Iranian President visits Oman amid nuclear deadlock: Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Muscat aims to revive U.S.-Iran nuclear talks stalled over enrichment issues, leveraging Oman’s mediation. The trip also signals Iran’s attempt to project diplomatic openness amid threats of Israeli strikes and internal unrest.
Iraq – Al-Mada (Baghdad)
Kirkuk political crisis reignites: Two Arab members withdrew from the ruling Kirkuk Alliance, potentially collapsing the local government. The move reflects Arab disenchantment with Kurdish partners’ failure to uphold power-sharing terms and could paralyze the council.
Jordan – Al-Quds al-Arabi (London)
Islamist MPs push populist amnesty law: The Islamic Action Front introduced a general amnesty bill targeting financial and tribal dispute cases. The initiative, while politically charged, has broad public support and challenges centrist blocs unwilling to back it.
Kenya-Morocco – Al-Arab (London)
Kenya backs Moroccan Sahara autonomy: In a major diplomatic pivot, Kenya endorsed Morocco’s plan for Western Sahara, abandoning Polisario support. The shift aligns with Morocco’s economic outreach and was formalized during the Kenyan foreign minister’s Rabat visit.
Lebanon – Al-Modon & Nidaa al-Watan (Beirut)
Hezbollah resists disarmament amid U.S. pressure: Tensions rise between PM Nawaf Salam and Hezbollah, with the latter seeking to exploit ties with President Aoun to block moves to centralize arms under the state. U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus is expected to escalate disarmament talks.
Palestine – Al-Quds al-Arabi (London)
Israeli forces target Palestinian money transfers: Coordinated raids on Gulf Exchange offices across the West Bank signal Israeli efforts to choke diaspora remittances. Claims of terrorist ties were used to justify the seizures, prompting economic alarm and local resistance.
