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Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, after the Iran-backed group launched missiles and drones towards Israel in retaliation for the killing…
Read moreThe conflict in Iran is leading to fears of a new global oil shock. Crude futures spiked by some 8% on March 2nd as Iranian attacks on tanker ships in the Strait of Hormuz have resulted in the effective…
Read moreFollowing an exchange of airstrikes between Israel and Hezbollah, Tel Aviv said there was no reason for now for a ground invasion of Lebanon. Although this seems like a break in the country, there is…
Read moreThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is now the most powerful organisation in Iran. Created in the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, they are the regime's armed wing, charged with defending…
Read moreAssassinations provide a short-term political boost but lead to long-term disaster.
Read moreUS President Donald Trump says he sees three 'choices' of who could lead Iran in an interview with the New York Times. There are still no concrete plans in place and both sides are continuing strikes…
Read moreThe death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei sets in motion a formal succession process that could have significant implications for the country's political stability, its sanctions and already…
Read moreBilateral trade expected to hit $50bn by 2030, says Indian PM Modi as he hosts his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney.
Read moreIran's security chief has vowed to not negotiate with the US as Tehran came under heavy attack overnight on March 1st. Israel launched new air strikes targeting the capital before expanding its military…
Read moreAt least 31 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon and around 150 people have been injured. Israel and Hezbollah have been trading tit for tat strikes, began by the militant group in response…
Read moreHow will strained ties between ECOWAS and neighbours Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso affect the fight against armed groups?
Read morePRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 2: We look at reactions from across the Middle East to the killing of Iran's supreme leader and ahead to what might be next for the region. Meanwhile in the Western press,…
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