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Executive Summary On Monday, June 23, 2025, Iran launched a coordinated missile attack against U.S. military installations in Qatar and Iraq, marking a significant escalation in Middle Eastern tensions following the United States' unprecedented strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend [1][2][3]. The Iranian Revolutionary
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In a dramatic escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, President Donald Trump announced on the evening of June 21, 2025, that the United States had conducted precision airstrikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities. This marked the first direct U.S. military action against Iran in history and represented a significant shift
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In the early hours of Friday, June 13, 2025, Israel launched its most significant military operation against Iran in decades. Codenamed "Operation Rising Lion," this massive assault targeted Iran's nuclear infrastructure, military installations, and senior leadership, fundamentally altering the strategic landscape of the Middle East. The
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Executive Summary In the past 24 hours, multiple intelligence reports have confirmed that Israel is actively preparing for a possible unilateral strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. This comes amid growing dissatisfaction in Jerusalem with the pace and substance of ongoing U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations and as Israel faces mounting
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Executive Summary Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s whirlwind tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates in May 2025 has redrawn the diplomatic map of the Middle East. The trip yielded unprecedented arms and business deals, signaled a decisive shift toward a new Sunni-led regional order,
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Introduction President Donald Trump’s recent Middle East tour has marked a significant moment in U.S. foreign policy, regional geopolitics, and the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The trip, which included high-profile stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, resulted in landmark economic and defense agreements, as well as the reintroduction
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Introduction U.S. President Donald Trump’s arrival in Saudi Arabia on May 13, 2025, marked the start of his first major Middle East tour since returning to the White House. The visit has already produced historic agreements and signaled a recalibration of American priorities in the region. In Riyadh,
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Executive Summary The Middle East faces a dual crisis of escalating military tensions and domestic instability. Yemen’s Houthi movement, backed by Iran, has clarified that its recent ceasefire agreement with the United States does not extend to Israel, vowing to continue attacks in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Concurrently,
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Executive Summary In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, Israel’s security cabinet has unanimously approved a plan to “capture” the entire Gaza Strip, signaling the most ambitious military operation in the enclave since Israel’s withdrawal in 2005. This decision comes on the heels of a Houthi missile
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Introduction On April 19–20, 2025, Iran and the United States concluded a second round of nuclear negotiations in Rome, marking the most significant diplomatic engagement between the two adversaries in years. Both sides described the talks as “positive” and “constructive,” signaling cautious optimism for a potential breakthrough after years
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