From Beirut to October 7, American victims of Iranian terrorism await justice that may never come
TERROR AFFAIRS: As American victims of Iranian terrorism await justice, families fear spending decades seeking financial compensation that may never arrive.
Lebanese politician says Shi’ite community is victim of Hezbollah, calls for ‘intifada’ - report
L’Orient Today reported that Gemayel suggested the Shi’ite population was being held hostage to Hezbollah and there should, therefore, be an “intifada” (uprising) against the group.
Hezbollah’s attempts to wreck Beirut-Jerusalem talks failing, experts tell ‘Post’
Beirut and Jerusalem held talks in Rome last week, with some sessions ending early in response to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon.
Victim of child marriage in Iran dies of wounds after self-immolation, human rights groups claim
Under Article 1041 of the Iranian Civil Code, girls under 13 and boys under 15 can legally marry with the consent of a paternal legal guardian and court approval, with no absolute minimum age set.
Outrage in Iraq after female detainee allegedly gang-raped by police, prison officials
A probe was launched after officials discovered surveillance cameras had been turned off at an Iraqi police station where a detainee was allegedly assaulted.
Iran war teaches importance of Gulf cooperation with Europe for maritime security, ISPI says
Insecurity caused by the Houthis in the Red Sea, followed by disruptions caused by the Iran war in the Strait of Hormuz, has had a direct impact on Europe.
Turkey’s PKK amnesty could ease Kurdish tensions, expand regional reach, expert tells ‘Post’
Turkey’s proposed PKK amnesty could reduce security pressures, ease tensions with Iraq, and allow Ankara to redirect military, intelligence, and economic resources across the region.
Tehran’s control over Baghdad may create conditions for more extreme protests, expert tells ‘Post’
Iraq’s failure to pay July salaries could trigger wider, potentially violent protests as oil export disruptions and US financial controls strain Baghdad, an expert said.
Lebanese PM accuses Hezbollah chief of 'serving Israel' ahead of talks
A poll conducted by the International Information Company in Lebanon in May found that 84% of Druze, 77% of Maronites, and 72% of Orthodox Christians wanted a peace deal with Israel.
Iraq struggles to pay public salaries as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens
Iraq’s oil exports plunged from 100 million barrels in February to around 32 million in May and June, according to figures shown to The National by the country’s Oil Ministry.
