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TODAY’S DAILY BRIEFING
16-Jun-2025
Iran
Opinion
"Iran strongly responded to Israel: What next?"  (Al-Quds al-Arabi, United Kingdom)
Military and Security
On June 16, the Qatari-owned London-based Al-Quds al-Arabi daily carried the following opinion piece by Lebanese writer Issam Naaman: The war between Israel and Iran continues. Benjamin Netanyahu is determined to continue it in order to eliminate the "existential Iranian threat." Why? Because "if Iran obtains a nuclear weapon, Israel will cease to exist." Iran responded, through its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with a stern pledge: "The Israeli enemy must expect severe punishment. It committed a dirty and bloody crime on Iranian soil by targeting residential areas." Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed the Supreme Leader's pledge, saying: "The enemy will receive a strong and decisive response that will make it regret its foolish act." The two sides have been locked in a bitter war since dawn last Friday. Israel is not alone in confronting Iran. US President Donald Trump admitted that he was aware of its intention to wage war on Iran, and that his country was not involved in it, but that it would defend Israel's security and provide it with the necessary weapons. Iran, in contrast, is waging the war alone, relying on itself and the long-range weapons and missiles it has been able to manufacture and develop. Israel did not achieve its declared goals in the war. It neither destroyed Iran's nuclear facilities nor was it able to overthrow its ruling regime… (Read More)
Iraq
Politics
"Iraq's Hezbollah Brigades are watching the Israeli-Iranian war but not taking action..."  (Newspaper, Middle East)   
Military and Security
On June 16, the London-based Al-Arab daily newspaper carried the following report: Baghdad - The announcement by the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades of their readiness to resume attacks against US forces if Washington intervenes militarily in the war between Iran and Israel reflects a symbolic stance rather than an actual positioning on the support front, confirming the malfunctioning of the proxy war wings… (Read More)
"After 7 months of "factions' silence", three unidentified drones attack Ain al-Asad"  (Al-Mada, Iraq)   
Arab Diplomacy - Military and Security - USA Europe
On June 16, the independent Al-Mada newspaper carried the following report from Baghdad by its correspondent Tamim al-Hassan: In a dangerous development amid recent military tensions in the region, three drones attacked the Ain al-Asad airbase in western Iraq, which houses US forces. Since the start of the exchange of missile attacks between Iran and Israel last week, the "militia factions" have maintained neutrality at Baghdad's request, according to officials… (Read More)
Jordan
Politics
"Summary of "messages" of Jordanian National Security..."  (Al-Quds al-Arabi, United Kingdom)
Military and Security - Monarchies/Dictatorships
On June 16, the Qatari-owned London-based Al-Quds al-Arabi daily carried the following report by its Amman Office Chief Bassam Bdareen: Amman - Al-Quds Al-Arabi. The conclusion of the meeting held in Amman on Saturday, under the banner of the Jordanian "National Security Council," can be condensed politically and media-wise into three reference and sovereign messages, explaining "Jordan's narrative" and the perspective from which it views the developments in the military situation between Iran and Israel… (Read More)
Kuwait
Opinion
"... The Strait of Hormuz: The bottleneck of the Gulf"  (Al-Jarida, Kuwait)
Energy - Military and Security - Monarchies/Dictatorships
On June 16, the independent Al-Jarida newspaper carried the following opinion piece by Talal Abdul Karim: There must be a concern preoccupying Kuwait and all Arab countries bordering the Arabian Gulf, albeit to varying degrees: what if Iran, for some reason, were to close the Strait of Hormuz, the bottleneck of the Arabian Gulf and a vital source of livelihood for the people of the region? Kuwait, in particular, previously suffered from obstruction and attacks on its ships heading to the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran-Iraq War. Although the Strait of Hormuz remained open, the shipping lanes were mined, and Kuwaiti ships were damaged. However, the greatest damage came from the tanker war waged by Iran against Kuwaiti tankers specifically, under the pretext of supporting Iraq in their absurd war… (Read More)
Lebanon
Opinion
"Fateful questions facung Hezbollah"  (Website, Middle East)   
Military and Security
On June 15, the Al-Jazeera.net website carried the following piece by Souhaib Jawhar: The recent Israeli strike targeting Iranian territory was not a passing event in the regional conflict. Rather, it marked a pivotal moment in reshaping the balance of power, from Tehran to Beirut. Its direct impact extended to one of Iran's most prominent external allies, Hezbollah, which suddenly found itself on the defensive, not the offensive, facing crucial questions related to its role, its ability to respond, and the limits of its actions… (Read More)
Middle East
Opinion
"Khamenei's arrogance that made him commit three mistakes..."  (Newspaper, Middle East)
Military and Security
On June 16, Charles Jabbour wrote the following piece in the privately-owned Nidaa al-Watan daily newspaper: It has become clear that Israel will not cease its military campaign launched by Sinwar with the "Al-Aqsa Flood" before eliminating the military capabilities of the resistance axis, in order to ensure its continued existence and, in principle, conclude its last war… (Read More)
"Half a victory in the Iran-Israel war"  (Asharq al-Awsat, United Kingdom)
Military and Security
On June 16, the Saudi-owned London-based Asharq al-Awsat newspaper carried the following opinion piece by Saudi writer and former Chief Editor Abdulrahman ar-Rashed: This war has been long overdue. It was anticipated for two decades, but it never happened. Both Iran and Israel successfully avoided confrontation, relying on limited proxy wars until the October 7, 2023, attack. At that point, the Israelis decided to eliminate the sources of threat and shift their strategy from mowing the grass whenever it grew long—the threat of proxies—to eliminating the entire octopus. They started with Hamas, then eliminated Hezbollah's capabilities, lifted the cover from the Assad regime in Syria, and now the war on Iran… (Read More)
Politics
"What are the repercussions of the war betwee lsrael and Iran on the Gulf region?"  (Website, Middle East)
Military and Security
On June 16, the electronic Al-Khaleej Online daily newspaper carried the following report: The war between Iran and Israel is taking on a more dangerous dimension, as the two sides engage in their most dangerous direct military confrontation, potentially plunging the region into all-out war… (Read More)
Syria
Politics
"Damascus "at equal distance of hostility" toward Tel Aviv, Tehran"  (Asharq al-Awsat, United Kingdom)
Military and Security
On June 15, the Saudi-owned London-based Asharq al-Awsat newspaper carried the following report from Damascus by its correspondent Souad Jarrous: Damascus remains a cautious spectator of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, which threatens the entire Middle East. Official media outlets follow the exchange of attacks as front-page news, and the country's television news channel devotes extensive airtime to monitoring and analyzing developments. Meanwhile, Damascus has received advice from Turkey to stay out of the conflict… (Read More)
Tunisia
Politics
"Why has Tunisia failed to interact with the political change in Syria?"  (Website, Middle East)   
Arab Diplomacy - Monarchies/Dictatorships
On June 16, the Al.Jazeera website carried the following report by Bassel Mohammad: Despite the passage of more than six months since the fall of the regime of ousted President Bashar al-Assad and the formation of a new government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Tunisia continues its official silence regarding this pivotal political transformation, at a time when most Arab countries have rushed to announce clear positions, ranging from cautious welcome to support and the re-normalization of relations… (Read More)
Turkey
Politics
"Turkey's calculations vis-à-vis the Iranian-Israeli confrontation"  (Website, Middle East)
Military and Security
On June 16, the electronic Al-Modon daily newspaper carried the following report: Even before the outbreak of the recent confrontations between Iran and Israel, which began in the second week of June, tension remained prevalent in Turkish-Iranian relations on the one hand, and Turkish-Israeli relations on the other. This was accompanied by attempts to de-escalate tensions between Ankara and Tel Aviv in what appeared to be a response to mediation led by US President Donald Trump… (Read More)
 
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