Iran and Israel: Is the denial game over? Voices from the Arab press

Iran and Israel: Is the denial game over? Asharq Al-Awsat, London, April 5 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org The recent influx of body bags from Damascus has reignited a crucial question in Tehran’s political circles: “Will things be different this time?” These bags carried the remains of 13 Iranian … Read more

UK, Jordan form alliance over war in Gaza to protect Amman

The UK and Jordan have formed a close partnership in response to the war in Gaza due to fears that the conflict could destabilize Amman, analysts told The Media Line.  For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Jordanian Armed Forces led the mission that involved nine nations to send the shipment … Read more

Conflict persists despite Assad’s renewed postwar control

Clashes in Syria’s Daraa Governorate on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least 20 individuals, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor. The clashes took place following a previous day’s explosion that claimed the lives of at least seven children. Experts believe that these clashes could lead to a … Read more

ISIS and al-Qaida seek lone wolves online for terrorism

Both the Islamic State group (ISIS) and al-Qaeda have been recruiting lone wolves online to plan terrorist attacks. While counterterrorist organizations worldwide are trying to respond to this phenomenon, they are finding it difficult to prevent all the threats. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org “ISIS has used social media … Read more

Lebanon: Immediate ceasefire or inevitable disaster

Lebanon: Immediate ceasefire or inevitable disaster An-Nahar, Lebanon, March 30 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org If the information provided by sources close to Hezbollah is accurate, then significant developments in southern Lebanon are on the horizon. It appears that Wafiq Safa, a security official in Hezbollah, recently visited the … Read more

Taliban may face opposition in India amid dynamic geopolitics

Has India decided to deal with the Taliban? Al-Ittihad, UAE, March 22 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org During the presidencies of Hamid Karzai and Ashraf Ghani, India forged strong ties with Afghanistan, investing over $3 billion in various projects such as schools, roads, dams, and the construction of the … Read more

Houthis distract from economic disaster using Israel-Hamas war

Thousands of civilians and business owners in areas controlled by the Houthis are forced to pay levies, exacerbating Yemen’s precarious economic situation. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Civilians, shop owners, and emerging companies must pay hefty sums under various pretexts, including zakat (Islamic alms), taxes, and support for the … Read more

Western-aligned Syria-based milita reminds world of Islamic State threat

The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reminded the world of the ongoing threat posed by the Islamic State (IS) group and its remnants worldwide on Sunday after the group claimed responsibility for the terror attack on Friday that left hundreds dead or injured at a Moscow concert hall.   For more stories from The … Read more

Will Israel find opportunity to strike Iran nuclear facility?

Will Israel find opportunity to strike Iranian nuclear facility? An-Nahar, Lebanon, March 16 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org The recent Gaza conflict and other confrontations initiated by the Axis of Resistance in Lebanon and the Red Sea have shifted focus away from a long-standing global concern: the Iranian nuclear … Read more

Houthi forces detonate home and kill family of nine

A family of nine was killed in Yemen’s Bayda province, southwest of the capital, Sanaa, when Houthi fighters besieged their home and detonated explosives, resulting in the complete destruction of the residence. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Local officials and residents reported that the attack occurred on Tuesday, leaving … Read more