Hi, Eliot. I’m writing an article for @almonitor.bsky.social on Ukraine sending drone teams to the Middle East. Could we speak about this?

Iran's new supreme leader urges 'revenge' as IRGC boats attack oil tankers On Thursday, Iranian state TV broadcast the first public message from new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, read aloud by presenters. In it, he said that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz…

🚨Latest: Iraq's PMU militias say 27 killed in 32 airstrikes

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What’s next for Middle East, Trump after Israel-Iran ceasefire? Al-Monitor’s Pentagon correspondent Jared Szuba joins host Adam Lucente to discuss what’s next step for the region after the Israel-Iran ceasefire, the damage assessments of the US strikes on Iranian ...

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

@adamlucente.bsky.social interviews @jmszuba.bsky.social

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How is Israel responding to fatal shooting of US embassy staff? The head of Al-Monitor’s Israel Pulse Rina Bassist joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the two Israeli embassy staffers who were shot and killed in Washington, including how Israelis view their securit...

New podcast: How is Israel responding to fatal shooting of US embassy staff? Rina Bassist joins host @adamlucente.bsky.social to discuss the two Israeli embassy staffers who were shot and killed in DC. www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/how...

3 killed in attack on Russia’s Hmeimim base in Syria: Monitor Russia is aiming to maintain its military bases in Syria following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, while a number of Syrians are currently sheltering at the Hmeimim air base.

UPDATE | 3 killed in attack on Russia’s Hmeimim base in Syria: Monitor

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Amid thaw with Baku, Iran executes citizen behind Azerbaijani Embassy attack Iran has executed the gunman behind a 2023 shooting at Azerbaijan’s embassy in Tehran, bringing closure to a crisis that had severely strained bilateral ties.

Amid thaw with Baku, Iran executes citizen behind Azerbaijani Embassy attack, @roscarroll.bsky.social reports

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Palestinian President Abbas heads to Lebanon amid disarmament push: view from Beirut Al-Monitor’s Beatrice Farhat joins host Adam Lucente from Beirut to discuss Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ trip to Lebanon, including efforts to disarm Palestinian groups in the country and the ...

🎙️New podcast: Palestinian President Abbas heads to Lebanon amid disarmament push: view from Beirut

Al-Monitor Brief host @adamlucente.bsky.social spoke with @beatricefarhat.bsky.social to discuss Abbas’ trip to Lebanon. ⬇️
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Why is Turkey seeking nuclear submarines for its navy? Al-Monitor contributor Barin Kayaoglu joins host Adam Lucente to discuss his article on Turkey’s pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines, including the reasons behind the quest, potential challenges, an...

PODCAST 🎙️ Why is Turkey seeking nuclear submarines for its navy?

@adamlucente.bsky.social interviews Barin Kayaoglu

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NEW: As Druze come under fire in south, clashes raise fears of Syria civil war

The chance of a major sectarian conflict in the country has captured the attention of Turkey and Israel, @adamlucente.bsky.social writes in new analysis
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Trump strikes deal with Yemen’s Houthis: implications for Israel, Iran and the region Al-Monitor’s Pentagon correspondent Jared Szuba joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the Oman-brokered ceasefire deal between the US and Yemen’s Houthi forces, including what it means for the American m...

🎧PODCAST: Al-Monitor’s Pentagon correspondent @jmszuba.bsky.social joins host @adamlucente.bsky.social to discuss the Oman-brokered ceasefire deal between the US and Yemen’s Houthi forces:
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White House denies staffer Merav Ceren’s ties to Israeli defense ministry: What to know Ceren previously worked for the US Senate, and the administration downplayed reports of her past connection to the Israeli government.

NEW: White House denies staffer Merav Ceren’s ties to Israeli defense ministry

Ceren previously worked for the US Senate, and the administration downplayed reports of her past connection to the Israeli government. What to know: www.al-monitor.com/originals/20... via @adamlucente.bsky.social

What’s next for Jordan after Muslim Brotherhood ban? Al-Monitor contributor Aaron Magid joins host Adam Lucente to discuss Jordan banning the Muslim Brotherhood organization. Aaron, who is writing an upcoming biography of King Abdullah, goes over why th...

NEW podcast: What’s next for Jordan after Muslim Brotherhood ban? Host @adamlucente.bsky.social speaks with Aaron Magid on why the Jordanian government is unhappy with the MB and what the move means for the kingdom’s domestic & foreign policy. www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/wha...

Will the Trump administration reduce US troops in Syria? Al-Monitor’s Pentagon correspondent Jared Szuba joins host Adam Lucente to discuss a plan under consideration by the White House to withdraw most US troops from Syria, including the potential effects…

New Podcast: Al-Monitor’s Pentagon correspondent @jmszuba.bsky.social joins host @adamlucente.bsky.social to discuss a plan under consideration by the White House to withdraw most US troops from Syria www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/wil...

What do Trump’s tariffs mean for the Middle East? Al-Monitor’s chief business correspondent Jack Dutton joins host Adam Lucente to discuss US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on US imports, including which Middle Eastern countries are most affected a...

🎙️ New podcast: What do Trump’s tariffs mean for the Middle East? @adamlucente.bsky.social & @jackvdutton.bsky.social discuss President Donald Trump’s tariffs on US imports, including which Middle Eastern countries are most affected and how the region may respond. www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/wha...

What does Israel want to accomplish in Syria? Al-Monitor Israel Pulse columnist Ben Caspit joins host Adam Lucente to discuss Israel's military actions in Syria, including Israeli concerns about the new government led by the Islamist group Hayat ...

Podcast 🎙️ What does Israel want to accomplish in Syria? @adamlucente.bsky.social interviews Israel Pulse columnist Ben Caspit

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