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Voices from the Arab Press: China’s Iran dilemma, Israel elections, Hezbollah US talks
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.
The Kurds rose as Syria and Iraq collapsed - now, their fortunes are reversing
US diplomatic reshuffle in Iraq comes at critical moment for Baghdad and Washington - analysis
Iraq approves three month mechanism to export crude via local, international firms
Whose mystery drones are targeting radar sites at Iraq military bases? - analysis
Iraq has tried to avoid being sucked into the recent conflict. Its airspace was closed, and it expressed concern to Iran and other countries.
Iran reportedly withdrawing IRGC commanders from Baghdad, driven by US airstrikes
Iran has had advisers in Iraq in the past, especially in the war against ISIS. Now, Iraqi sources informed Arab media that there could be several
Iraqis increasingly concerned nobody protecting their skies amid Israel-Iran escalation - analysis
Iraq has complained to the UN Security Council over Israel allegedly violating Iraqi airspace to conduct airstrikes on Iran.
Reports of deal to release Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov 'false,' official tells 'Post'
According to the proposed deal, Tsurkov's release would be in exchange for the release of an Iranian detainee in Iraq along with six other individuals.
The Met returns looted Sumerian and Babylonian artifacts to Iraq
New evidence from a probe into British antiquities dealer Robin Symes confirmed the pieces were trafficked and rightfully belong to Iraq.
Iran’s secretive head of Quds Force travels to Iraq - analysis
Iraq is one of Iran’s last allies in the region, and Iran wants to show its clout in Iraq and pressure Baghdad.
The Indian Jewish journey to Israel: A story of return, not invasion - opinion
For the Jews of India, Israel was not viewed as a foreign land to colonize but rather as the ancient homeland of the Jewish people.
Trump pushes Iraq to release Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov - report
The US urged Iraq to secure the release of Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov, warning of political and economic consequences if she remains captive, according to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Iraq positions itself for diplomatic role in MidEast region - analysis
It's only recently that Iraq itself has increased ties with Saudi Arabia, helping pave the road to Saudi-Iran reconciliation. Now, it hopes to do more.
Iran officials flock to Beirut for Nasrallah funeral, to show they still back Hezbollah - analysis
After the fall of the Assad regime in early December, Iran has been cut off from a land corridor to re-supply Hezbollah. As such, this funeral is one way they can still show support.
