Makram Najmuddine Makram Najmuddine is a pseudonym for a correspondent based in Lebanon. Lebanon protests stir clash of priorities between Hezbollah and its base Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has told his followers not to join the protests, causing consternation among many of his Shiite followers who have been demonstrating against the Lebanese government. Makram Najmuddine | Lebanon | Oct 27, 2019 Kurdish deal with Syrian regime against Turkey a boon for Iran As the Kurds sic Syria's army on Turkey, Iran offers to assume the high-profile role of mediator in the crisis. Makram Najmuddine | Syria | Oct 15, 2019 Iranian fishermen feel waves of tension from the US Friction between the West and Iran threatens to rile the waters for fishermen near the Strait of Hormuz. Makram Najmuddine | U.S. | Sep 24, 2019 Abbas Combat Division, an example of Iran-independent faction The Al-Abbas Combat Division, which is part of the Popular Mobilization Units, has no link with Iran and has a long history of cooperation with the Iraqi army and the US-led coalition against Islamic State. Makram Najmuddine | Saudi Arabia | Aug 23, 2019 UK, Iran treading troubled waters after seizing tankers The British navy is now escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz for safety reasons, as it remains to be seen if Iran and the United Kingdom can settle their maritime dispute. Makram Najmuddine | U.S. | Jul 25, 2019 Could Iraq play a role in easing US-Iran tensions? Iraqi political leaders, alarmed by the escalating proxy war between Iran and the United States taking place in their country, are trying to serve as mediators between the two. Makram Najmuddine | Iraq | May 15, 2019 Will Iraq reemerge as battleground between the US, Iran? Iraq is primed to emerge as an area of mutual Iranian and American influence, although Tehran does not appear keen to initiate a direct confrontation. Makram Najmuddine | Iraq | Apr 9, 2019 Nasrallah seeks to capitalize on US shift on Golan The Trump administration's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights has given the advantage in Lebanon to Hezbollah, whose opposition to the move puts it in line with public opinion. Makram Najmuddine | Lebanon | Mar 27, 2019 The unlikely war between Iran, Hezbollah and Israel Despite increasingly tough rhetoric and the launch of an operation along the border with Lebanon, Israel is unlikely to enter all-out war against Iran and its regional allies. Makram Najmuddine | Israel | Dec 10, 2018 Khashoggi crisis boosts Iran but could complicate ties with Turkey While the outcry over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has weakened Saudi Arabia, Iran’s chief Arab rival, the prospect of Turkey emerging as a victor may complicate the regional landscape. Makram Najmuddine | Turkey | Nov 2, 2018 Pagination Show more Popular Articles Scientists reconstruct facial features of 2,000-year-old mummies Hagar Hosny | Egypt | Oct 6, 2021 Turkey requests to buy 40 US F-16 fighter planes Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Oct 8, 2021 Israel still fears US approach to Iran Ben Caspit | Israel | Oct 8, 2021 Intel: US lifts Iran-related sanctions, says no connection to nuclear deal Elizabeth Hagedorn | Iran | Oct 8, 2021 Palestinian video game strikes Israel’s nerve Mai Abu Hasaneen | Palestine | Oct 10, 2021 Recent Podcasts US-Turkish relations unlikely to get better under Erdogan, says veteran Turkey analyst Alan Makovsky Geopolitical expert Eyal Zisser: A Lebanese civil war won’t really threaten Israel Khamenei may still prefer a nuclear deal over a nuclear weapon, says Ken Pollack International security expert Eviatar Matania: 40% of global cyber investments reach Israel Iran unlikely to consider crossing nuclear weapons threshold unless attacked, says Ali Vaez
Lebanon protests stir clash of priorities between Hezbollah and its base Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has told his followers not to join the protests, causing consternation among many of his Shiite followers who have been demonstrating against the Lebanese government. Makram Najmuddine | Lebanon | Oct 27, 2019
Kurdish deal with Syrian regime against Turkey a boon for Iran As the Kurds sic Syria's army on Turkey, Iran offers to assume the high-profile role of mediator in the crisis. Makram Najmuddine | Syria | Oct 15, 2019
Iranian fishermen feel waves of tension from the US Friction between the West and Iran threatens to rile the waters for fishermen near the Strait of Hormuz. Makram Najmuddine | U.S. | Sep 24, 2019
Abbas Combat Division, an example of Iran-independent faction The Al-Abbas Combat Division, which is part of the Popular Mobilization Units, has no link with Iran and has a long history of cooperation with the Iraqi army and the US-led coalition against Islamic State. Makram Najmuddine | Saudi Arabia | Aug 23, 2019
UK, Iran treading troubled waters after seizing tankers The British navy is now escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz for safety reasons, as it remains to be seen if Iran and the United Kingdom can settle their maritime dispute. Makram Najmuddine | U.S. | Jul 25, 2019
Could Iraq play a role in easing US-Iran tensions? Iraqi political leaders, alarmed by the escalating proxy war between Iran and the United States taking place in their country, are trying to serve as mediators between the two. Makram Najmuddine | Iraq | May 15, 2019
Will Iraq reemerge as battleground between the US, Iran? Iraq is primed to emerge as an area of mutual Iranian and American influence, although Tehran does not appear keen to initiate a direct confrontation. Makram Najmuddine | Iraq | Apr 9, 2019
Nasrallah seeks to capitalize on US shift on Golan The Trump administration's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights has given the advantage in Lebanon to Hezbollah, whose opposition to the move puts it in line with public opinion. Makram Najmuddine | Lebanon | Mar 27, 2019
The unlikely war between Iran, Hezbollah and Israel Despite increasingly tough rhetoric and the launch of an operation along the border with Lebanon, Israel is unlikely to enter all-out war against Iran and its regional allies. Makram Najmuddine | Israel | Dec 10, 2018
Khashoggi crisis boosts Iran but could complicate ties with Turkey While the outcry over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has weakened Saudi Arabia, Iran’s chief Arab rival, the prospect of Turkey emerging as a victor may complicate the regional landscape. Makram Najmuddine | Turkey | Nov 2, 2018
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