Behrouz Esbati, an Iranian general, partially blamed Russia for the fall of Bashar Assad in Syria. In a speech in Tehran, Esbati accused Russia of bombing an empty desert instead of hitting Syrian rebels. While difficult to verify, his frank remarks are notable since Russia is one of Iran’s strongest allies. A top Iranian general … Read more
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s parliament was set Thursday to make yet another effort to elect a president, filling a vacuum that’s lasted for more than two years. While 12 previous attempts have failed to choose a successor to former President Michel Aoun, whose term ended in October 2022, there are indications that Thursday’s vote may … Read more
Syria: Kurdish Forces Counter Turkish-Backed Offensive Table of Contents Syria: Kurdish Forces Counter Turkish-Backed Offensive Syria Conflict Heats Up: Fighting Near strategic Dam Raises Concerns Kurdish Forces & Turkey Clash at Key Syrian Dam, Experts fear ISIS Resurgence Strategic Importance & Growing Humanitarian Concerns: Syria: Kurdish Forces Counter Turkish-Backed Offensive Syria Conflict Heats Up: Fighting … Read more
Archyde Iran‘s Energy Crisis: Gas Shortages Force School Closures and Blackout Measures Table of Contents 1. Iran’s Energy Crisis: Gas Shortages Force School Closures and Blackout Measures 2. Prioritizing Geopolitics Over Infrastructure? Despite possessing some of the world’s largest natural gas and crude oil reserves, Iran is facing a severe energy crunch. The situation has … Read more