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Algeria – Saudi-Algerian Strategic Ties (El-Khabar)
Saudi ambassador describes bilateral ties as “historic” and announces plans for a “qualitative shift” in cooperation.
New trade agreements signed; Algerian firms encouraged to engage in Saudi Vision 2030 projects.
Iran – Nuclear Talks and Red Lines (Al-Araby al-Jadeed)
Iranian FM spokesman blames US contradictions for stalled negotiations; no date set for fifth round.
Iran's red lines: preserving nuclear technology and lifting sanctions.
Iraq – Qaani’s Visit & Arab League Summit (Al-Araby al-Jadeed)
Iranian Quds Force commander visits Baghdad in civilian clothes to promote US-Iran de-escalation talks.
Visit seen as part of a calming strategy amid US troop withdrawal debates.
Lebanon – Disarming Hezbollah & Abbas Visit
(Al-Modon): Hezbollah faces internal and external pressure to negotiate disarmament for the first time.
(Al-Akhbar): Tensions rise in Ain al-Hilweh camp before Abbas’ visit; rumors of weapon handover and civil rights package.
Syria – Sanctions Lifted, New Era Claimed
(Al-Quds al-Arabi): Syrian economy minister touts US sanctions relief as “historic,” with plans for market reintegration.
(Asas Media): Assad regime collapse traced to internal betrayal and Israeli retaliation for Hezbollah missile aid.
Trump’s Middle East Tour – Regional Reengineering (Al-Akhbar)
Trump promotes a "New Middle East"; lifts Syria sanctions but avoids war with Iran.
Analysts see a strategic US retreat masked as diplomacy-driven stabilization.
