Iran seeks to expand Russia ties following Putin election victory – analysis

The Iranian leader expressed “hope that his [Putin’s] new term would provide a suitable ground for the promotion of relations between Tehran and Moscow.” SETH J. FRANTZMAN MARCH 20, 2024 10:33 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week and called for closer ties between Tehran and Moscow. The countries already […]

Hezbollah commander, four other jihadists killed in Syria airstrike – report

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitor, had reported three explosions and the presence of unidentified aircraft that day in the eastern city of Dier-ez-Zor. JERUSALEM POST STAFF MARCH 20, 2024 01:05 Updated: MARCH 20, 2024 07:19 Five commanders of Iranian-backed militias in Syria were killed in an airstrike on Tuesday, according to […]

US to pitch Israel on securing Egypt-Gaza border as alternative to ‘smashing into Rafah’

US officials tell ToI next week’s meeting with visiting Israeli delegation will be used to advance viable options to massive ground offensive in packed south Gaza city By JACOB MAGID  Today, 6:35 am   Displaced Palestinians walk next to the border fence between Gaza and Egypt, on February 16, 2024, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza […]

UN mission probing ISIS crimes in Iraq forced to shut down early

UNITAD to end investigations in country in mid-September due to souring relationship with government By TIMOUR AZHARIToday, 8:48 am   Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Daesh/ISIL (UNITAD) Christian Ritscher, speaks during an interview at his offices in the green zone of Iraq’s capital Baghdad on November 14, […]

Amid tensions with Biden: Netanyahu to speak to Senate Republicans

Prime Minister Netanyahu is tentatively scheduled to speak virtually to Senate Republicans during their regular lunch meeting on Wednesday. Israel National News   Mar 20, 2024, 4:54 AM (GMT+2) Benjamin NetanyahuGPO Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is tentatively scheduled to speak virtually to Senate Republicans during their regular lunch meeting Wednesday, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing two Senate sources […]