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The AL-Monitor Brief — 239 episodes

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Oil prices drop after US pauses Iran strikes

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4 Palestinians, 1 Israeli killed in West Bank shooting

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Oman seeks to mediate in Yemen as Houthis claim attack on Saudi tankers

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US and Saudi Arabia to sign nuclear agreement

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US sends air reinforcements to region as Yemen’s Houthis up threats

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Lebanon President starts US visit, first since 2009

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Iran hits Kuwait desalination plant, strikes Syria for first time

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Syria says it seized Hezbollah weapons at Iraqi border

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Iraqi PM and Trump agree on Sept. 30 US troop withdrawal

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Iraq’s Zaidi meets Trump at White House with energy, Iran-backed militias in focus

11

Yemen's Houthis say Saudi Arabia hit Sanaa airport

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Lebanon's Salam in Turkey for talks with Erdogan

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US launches heaviest strikes against Iran since ceasefire

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Trump declares Iran ceasefire "over" after fresh strikes

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Explosions hit Syria’s Damascus during Macron visit

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Iranian mourners call for revenge against US as Hamas dissolves Gaza body

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Syria FM says Damascus open to talking to Hezbollah

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Syria’s Sharaa names appointees to parliament as US and Iran talk Hormuz

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Morocco celebrates dramatic World Cup upset, Qatar hosts war talks

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Trump announces Iran talks in Doha as Hormuz tensions soar

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Switzerland says 'initial negotiations' on final US-Iran deal to begin Friday

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Congress calls on Trump to show them deal

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Trump says Israel should be “more responsible” in Lebanon, suggests Syria could help with Hezbollah

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US-Iran peace deal brings relief to Gulf, oil price drop

25

Is there a US-Israel rift on Iran?

26

China’s diplomacy on Iran

27

What to expect from Iraq's new PM nominee, Ali al-Zaidi

28

What UAE exit from OPEC means for oil cartel’s future

29

Israel-Hezbollah clashes test US-backed Lebanon ceasefire

30

What to make of Pakistan’s increased defense ties with Saudi Arabia

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Is the Gulf relieved or cautious as Trump and Iran declare Strait of Hormuz “fully open”?

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Trump declares Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, but will it last?

33

Israel and Lebanon to hold talks after US-Iran ceasefire: What’s next?

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What alternatives to Hormuz do Gulf energy producers have?

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Syria’s Sharaa visits Germany and the UK as refugee returns, Iran war loom

36

What are Trump’s ground operations options in Iran as warships amass?

37

What’s next for the war as Iran responds to the US proposal?

38

Is Israel achieving its goals in Iran and Lebanon?

39

Iranians flee into Turkey as war, protest crackdown take toll: Dispatch from the border

40

Syria slams Iran, edges toward Gulf and US as war rages

41

How long can the Gulf protect itself from Iranian strikes?

42

Middle East at war: Regional observations on Iran, Israel, Turkey and beyond

43

Where do US-Iran talks stand as Trump says he’s ‘not happy’? View from Washington

44

Are Israel and Hezbollah heading toward a new war in Lebanon?

45

Is US-Iran energy cooperation possible as nuclear talks, potential strikes loom?

46

Turkey’s Erdogan in Ethiopia as Horn of Africa diplomacy heats up

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What’s next for Israel, US-Iran talks after Trump-Netanyahu meeting?

48

What’s behind the UAE-Algeria air row?

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US-Iran nuclear talks kick off in Oman: Regional reactions and next steps

50

Turkey out as host of US-Iran talks as Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia, Egypt

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What are Trump’s options in Iran as US ships amass? View from Washington

52

Iraq’s Shiite-led bloc nominates Maliki for PM: Implications for US, Iran and the region

53

Gaza peace board, Greenland dominate at World Economic Forum: View from Davos

54

What’s next for Syria’s Kurds, US policy after latest ceasefire?

55

Iran protests: What’s at stake for US, Middle East as Trump deliberates?

56

South Yemen leader skips Riyadh talks as government advances: Implications for Saudi-UAE rift

57

What’s at stake for the Middle East after Trump removes Venezuela’s Maduro?

58

Middle East 2025 in review: Iran & Israel go to war as UAE-Saudi tensions, Syria challenges come to a head

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2025 Middle East business review: Gulf AI and mineral races heat up as startups, Red Sea shipping bounce back

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Turkey’s year 2025 in review: Progress abroad, challenges at home?

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What’s next for Syria's economy, security after Trump repeals Caesar sanctions?

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Sydney Hanukkah attack: Implications for Israel, Australia’s security and fight against antisemitism

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Israel fears Iran has rebuilt missile capability as Trump and Netanyahu differ on regional approach

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Why are Gulf investors partaking in Paramount's bid to take over Warner Bros?

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As Muslim Brotherhood responds to Trump, what would terror designation mean for Lebanon, Israel and the Middle East?

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What’s next for Israel and Lebanon after Hezbollah commander killed?

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SDF head Kobane addresses Dahuk conference: significance for Kurdish unity, Syria integration, Turkey

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Trump pledges to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia: implications for Middle East power balance

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Saudi Crown Prince to meet Trump at White House with AI in focus

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What did Trump, Sharaa accomplish during Syrian president’s White House visit? View from Washington

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Hezbollah rejects talks as Israel escalates in Lebanon: View from Beirut

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Iraqi elections: Sadr boycotts, Sudani talks development as vote nears

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China VP Han visits Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar as Beijing’s influence grows

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Syria’s Sharaa in Saudi Arabia for FII Conference: implications for investment, economic modernization

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Is the Gaza deal in trouble? Views from Israel, Palestine and Washington

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Syrians invest hope in new government despite staggering economic, security challenges and violence against minorities

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Why is Turkey seeking to help Iraq with its water woes?

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Hamas seeks to squash growing opposition with violent crackdown in Gaza

79

What does Turkey stand to gain, lose after facilitating Israel-Hamas deal in Gaza?

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Trump says Israel and Hamas agree on phase one of Gaza deal after Egypt talks

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US troop drawdown in Syria on hold amid sectarian violence, stability concerns: View from Washington

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Will Hamas accept Trump’s Gaza plan amid regional pressure?

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What’s next for US-Turkey ties as Trump chats F-35s, Syria with Erdogan?

84

UN General Assembly preview: Syria’s Sharaa tours New York as Palestinian statehood, Israeli response loom large

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Is NFL Saudi Arabia’s next sports investment as kingdom prepares to host flag football tournament?

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Qatar summit: trouble for US-Gulf security relations, Hamas presence?

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Israel strikes Hamas in Qatar: implications for US, Gulf, Turkey

88

Trailer

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Lebanon army seeks to finalize Hezbollah disarmament plan

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What do China's SCO summit, military parade mean for Iran, Turkey and the Middle East?

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Israel strikes Syria, Yemen as Hezbollah disarmament looms

92

What’s next for Australia-Iran ties after ambassador expelled over attacks on Jews?

93

Iran to hold talks with Europe as sanctions snapback nears: View from Washington

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Sudan war: government reins in gold trade as currency plummets, drone hits UN convoy

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Iran looks to Russia for nuclear cooperation as Trump meets Putin

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Turkey-Syria defense deal: trouble for Israel, Kurds?

97

Will Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City from Hamas succeed?

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Lebanon’s army to draft Hezbollah disarmament plan: View from Beirut

99

Trump’s tariffs hit the Middle East: could Gulf benefit as oil prices fall?

100

Israel allows more aid to Gaza as annexation, Trump pressure loom

101

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks falter as aid groups warn of starvation in Gaza

102

Where do Turkey, Syria’s Kurds stand on Suwayda violence?

103

Bedouin-Druze violence persists in Syria’s Suwayda: challenges for Sharaa, Trump administration

104

Israel responds to Druze-Bedouin clashes in southern Syria as normalization talks uncertain

105

US-Palestinian relations under Trump: Cooperation or confrontation?

106

Trump hosts Israel's Netanyahu as Gaza ceasefire, Iran nuclear talks hang in balance: view from Washington

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CHP court case: setback for Turkey’s opposition, win for Erdogan?

108

Are Israel and Hamas nearing Gaza ceasefire deal as Trump ups pressure?

109

Is Iran interested in regional nuclear cooperation as US talks hang in balance?

110

What’s next for Middle East, Trump after Israel-Iran ceasefire?

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Israel-Iran conflict hits Middle East economy: impact on Gulf oil, Egypt gas

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Can Israel deter Iran’s nuclear program without help from Trump?

113

Israel-Iran strikes: what’s next for the Middle East, US?

114

Trump administration has 'expectations' for Syria amid sanctions relief, Sharaa assassination fears

115

What’s behind Egypt-Greece tensions over Mount Sinai monastery?

116

Where do Turkey, Syrian government’s normalization talks with Kurds stand?

117

What's next for Syria economy after $7B Qatari electricity deal, US sanctions relief?

118

US-backed aid group deploys to Gaza as Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks hit snag

119

How is Israel responding to fatal shooting of Washington embassy staff?

120

Palestinian President Abbas heads to Lebanon amid disarmament push

121

Did Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE get what they want from Trump Gulf trip?

122

Trump seeks deals in Gulf as Gaza, Iran talks persist: view from Saudi Arabia

123

Why is Turkey seeking nuclear submarines for its navy?

124

Trump strikes deal with Yemen’s Houthis: implications for Israel, Iran and the region

125

Sudan update: RSF take strategic Al-Nahud

126

Israel seeks help as wildfires rage around Jerusalem

127

What’s next for Jordan after Muslim Brotherhood ban?

128

What did we learn from Indian PM Modi’s trip to Saudi Arabia?

129

Will the Trump administration reduce US troops in Syria?

130

Middle East stock markets, Gulf oil rebound after Trump tariff decision. Will it last?

131

What's behind new US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman?

132

Trump envoy Ortagus in Lebanon amid fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

133

What do Trump’s tariffs mean for the Middle East?

134

What's the significance of anti-Hamas protests in Gaza?

135

Turkey's protests enter 7th day: view from Ankara

136

What’s next for Turkey and Erdogan after arrest of Istanbul mayor Imamoglu?

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What’s in Syria’s new constitution?

138

What’s behind Saudi, UAE interest in mediating Ukraine war?

139

The FutureVerse: How US economy, China are affecting Gulf's AI sector

140

What's behind the UK removing sanctions on Syria?

141

Turkey eyes role in Ukraine amid Trump-Zelensky row

142

What does Israel want to accomplish in Syria?

143

The Trump administration’s approach to Iran: view from Washington

144

Gaza takeover plan, pressure on Iran: Trump's Middle East policy at 1 month

145

AI, Syria feature at World Government Summit in Dubai

146

Turkey's anti-ISIS coalition with Syria, Iraq and Jordan: view from Ankara

147

What do Trump's tariffs mean for the Middle East?

148

Syria under HTS rule, an inside look from Damascus

149

What's behind Israeli raids in the West Bank's Jenin?

150

How does Israel view the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire?

151

The World Economic Forum and the Middle East, an inside look from Davos

152

What are Congress Republicans' Middle East priorities with Trump back in office?

153

Details behind the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

154

Will the US close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility?

155

What's next for Lebanon after Gen. Joseph Aoun elected president?

156

How do Saudi Arabia and the UAE view Syria's political transition?

157

Middle East economic outlook in 2025

158

Middle East 2024 review

159

What's behind Europe's overtures towards Syria after the fall of Assad?

160

How does US view the rebel advance in Syria?

161

Why Turkey’s proposed ‘foreign agent’ law is worrying civil society

162

Trump heads back to Washington amid shifted Gulf dynamics

163

What to expect from US presidential candidates on Gaza, Iran

164

A look at the Muslim, Jewish and Armenian vote in Pennsylvania

165

Dispatch from Beirut with Beatrice Farhat

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Netanyahu phones Biden while Iran's FM goes to Riyadh

167

Middle East startups outperform global peers

168

The year since Oct. 7

169

Following its missile attack on Israel, Iran begins forecasting a potential retaliation

170

On the sidelines of UNGA, diplomatic channels hurry to avert war

171

Dispatch from Beirut

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Inside Israel's plan to expedite pager attack

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First reaction out of Beirut with Ali Hashem

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Israeli leadership uncertain amid meetings with US officials

175

Iran's Pezeshkian makes first foreign trip to Iraq

176

Weapon shipments, the Arab League and Tehran's denial

177

Could NFL attract MENA financiers with new ownership rules?

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White House warns Iran 'postured and poised' to attack Israel

179

Qatar's top diplomat in Tehran as Greek oil tanker blazes

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Can Saudi Arabia reassure investors with new law?

181

DNC 2024 kicks off amid pro-Palestinian protests

182

Tensions in Libya flare, oil output drops

183

Airlines brace for uncertainty but aim to deliver on metrics, says Pegasus CEO

184

UNRWA on the situation in Gaza, in conversation with Juliette Touma

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Market bonanza and halted flights, this week in MENA business

186

How thinking in Tehran has shifted since Haniyeh's assassination, with Mohammad Reza Mousavi

187

Diplomatic flurries as calls to leave Lebanon grow

188

Middle East triumphs at 2024 Paris Olympics

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In China, Palestinian factions call for "national unity"

190

Kamala Harris on the Middle East

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Soaring inflation is hurting Turks, but making the rich wealthier

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Azerbaijan Embassy reopens in Tehran, today in MENA news

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Leading Trump VP picks on Middle East policy

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How Iran’s new president will shift US-Iran relations

195

Radical shift on Middle East policy unexpected under UK Labour

196

Detentions, protests and anti-refuge sentiment, Turkey this week

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How Hezbollah's confrontation with Israel could play out

198

Iran's presidential campaign reaches final stretch

199

Interview: NATO's deputy chief discusses alliance's MENA presence

200

Diplomats and press tour Beirut airport after Hezbollah weapons claims

201

What to make of US-Israeli affairs, with Daniel Levy

202

Arab American voters warm to GOP, study finds

203

Middle East makes strong showing at global summits

204

Barclays, musical festivals hit with Pro-Palestine protests

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Iran's hard-line Guardian Council approves 6 presidential candidates

206

Turkey's foreign minister trip to China, Ugyhur response

207

Why did the US join its EU partners in censuring Iran?

208

Italy’s Meloni sours on Israel's Netanyahu

209

Jerusalem’s Armenian quarter stuck with "bum deal"

210

Saudi-Syrian relations thaw

211

Countdown to Iranian presidential election with Ali Hashem

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China likely to stay course with Iran

213

The Gaza showdown between Biden and Netanyahu

214

A glimpse into the Greece-Turkey relationship

215

No more weapons for Rafah invasion, Biden says

216

Is this the Golden Age of Turkish Defense Deals?

217

The negotiating details holding up a cease-fire deal

218

Turkey strikes LNG deal as Abu Dhabi’s Red Bird abandons British papers: This week in business

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What an Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal could look like

220

Gulf's water concerns rise amid the climate crisis

221

Inside an American university encampment

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From döner diplomacy to NATO demands, a week in Turkish foreign policy

223

US humanitarian aid point person leaves post

224

Environmental horror, ISIS resurgence in Amberin Zaman’s dispatch from Syria

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Chairs at Passover tables sit empty for hostages still in Gaza

226

Palestinian UN membership struck down as US casts fourth veto

227

Dispatch from Lebanon: We hear Israeli planes on daily basis

228

Washington to impose new Iran sanctions as IRGC summons Swiss ambassador

229

Iraqi PM seeks to stay out of regional conflict in ALM exclusive

230

How Iran’s attack on Israel stress tested Middle East coalition

231

Saudi Vision 2030 hit with dose of reality

232

Fearing protests, Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel

233

More of the same? Kuwait opposition majority continues

234

Why Turkey's election board reversed course

235

US plots Libya return

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Israeli strike kills seven aid workers

237

Turkish opposition triumphs in local polls

238

State Department staffer resigns

239

UNRWA in the spotlight