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 Turkey’s reaction to Biden’s recognition of Armenian genocide more bark than bite for now Al-Monitor Staff | Turkey | Apr 24, 2021 Fighting between Syria's Kurdish forces, pro-Assad militia enters fourth day Jared Szuba | Syria | Apr 23, 2021 Erdogan furious as his Islamic ambitions stumble in Turkish Cyprus Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | Apr 23, 2021 Syrian missile exposes Israel’s fragility Ben Caspit | Israel | Apr 23, 2021 A tale of two elections: Netanyahu, Abbas face the abyss Week in Review | Israel | Apr 22, 2021 Recent Podcasts Gaza preparing for escalation between Israel and Hamas over Jerusalem, says Hana Salah Professor Chuck Freilich explains the failures that led to stampede at Mount Meron Middle East Scholar Arzu Yilmaz says limits of Turkish military activity in Iraq are mostly set by Iran Political correspondent Tal Schneider: Israel unlikely to see Capitol-style violence if anti-Netanyahu government forms Former IDF colonel Udi Evental warns: Confronting US on Iran has price tag
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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Fighting between Syria's Kurdish forces, pro-Assad militia enters fourth day Jared Szuba | Syria | Apr 23, 2021
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