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Secret Iranian underground base supposedly revealed in new footage from Syria
Iran rushing to rearm Mideast terror proxies after IDF, US strikes on Tehran - WSJ
Trump: Countries expressed interest in joining Abraham Accords after Iran strikes
As US, Iran trade blows, Afghans and Kurds in Syria may pay price
The Afghans were killed because their bases in Syria tend to be simple, poorly constructed and they are used by Iran as cannon-fodder in Syria.
The Iran-Israel war by proxy - opinion
There is undoubtedly a clear conflict between, on one side, Iran and its proxies, and on the other, the US and Israel.
Does Iran expect US retaliation for drone killing in Jordan? - analysis
Iran’s calculations are based on years in which Iran has carried out attacks around the region and has never faced any retaliation.
Israel shifts to deadlier strikes on Iran-linked targets in Syria
Israel's military chief said Israeli forces work throughout the region and take "whatever action necessary" to show Israel's determination to defend itself.
October 7 massacre was retaliation for Soleimani killing, Iran says - report
Hamas denied Iran's statement, saying: "The reasons for the operation of the Flood of al-Aqsa, and foremost are the dangers that threaten al-Aqsa Mosque."
A ‘dead’ IRGC commander, and the Middle East media problem - analysis
A Telegram channel in Iraq claimed an Iranian commander was killed and then mocked media for reporting it.
Iran to increase attacks on US by arming groups in Syria - report
The report says that the IRGC Quds Force oversaw “testing of one of the explosives, which reportedly sliced through a tank’s armored plating in a trial run."
Iran-Hezbollah network in Syria and the aftermath of Homs airstrikes - analysis
Syria is an important player today because it intersects with major tectonic changes in the region, changes that relate to diplomatic developments.
Iran sent weapons to strike Israel under guise of earthquake aid to Syria
The goal was to buttress Iran's defenses against Israel in Syria and to strengthen Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as per sources.
Will Gulf countries support the Syria-Turkey reconciliation? - analysis
Qatar, like Turkey, has backed the Syrian rebels and would not want to be seen to be selling them out. But it is also close to Iran as well as a strategic US partner.
