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Iran’s Battle Gain Leaves Larger War Looming
The new U.S.–Iran framework deal marks a major strategic gain for Tehran and a grave setback for the Israeli-American campaign that sought to force Iran into retreat.
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Washington and Tehran Want a Way Out, Neither Can Pay the Price
Given the complexity of the situation, the two sides may have no practical option except to return to war, each hoping that the other will suffer enough pain to make the first concession.
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Gaza Talks in Cairo Stall amid Disputes on Disarmament
Egypt’s latest Gaza mediation has moved most ceasefire files toward common ground, yet the question of Hamas and resistance weapons remains the hardest obstacle between Israel’s demand for disarmament and a Palestinian insistence on national control.
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Egypt Joins Gaza Force under U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Plan
Cairo’s participation gives the International Stabilization Force a long-awaited regional anchor, but the mission remains trapped between Egypt’s limited peacekeeping vision, Israel’s security demands, and Hamas’s refusal to disarm.
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Pentagon Raises Alarm Over Israeli Espionage
U.S. intelligence concerns over Israel have escalated to an unusual level, with officials reportedly warning that Israeli agencies may be trying to monitor senior Trump administration figures involved in Iran diplomacy and Middle East war planning.
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U.S. Moves to Embed Israel in Its Defense-Tech Architecture
A provision in the FY2027 defense bill would expand joint research, weapons development, co-production, and data cooperation between the Pentagon and Israel, drawing criticism from America First voices.
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PIF Replaces Foreign CEOs as Saudi Arabia Boasts Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is replacing foreign executives with Saudi nationals across several portfolio companies, signaling a new phase in which Vision 2030 projects will be judged by financial returns.
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