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Israel plans a buffer zone reaching the Litani River including demolition of border villages and displacement of residents. alhurra.com/en/17814

U.S. troops have already begun arriving in the Middle East, with additional forces potentially on the way. Among other stories we’ve lined up for you, the Houthis in Yemen have fired a bombardment of ineffectual missiles against Israel. Their real menace, however, is the threat they pose to disrupting the Strait of Bab El-Mandeb – a gateway through which roughly 12% of global trade passes annually. Read more and subscribe: alhurra.com/en/17697

Iran claims it shot down the aircraft and is urging civilians to report or capture the pilot raising stakes further. alhurra.com/en/17797

Against the backdrop of war, Iraq qualifies for the 2026 World Cup, a moment of joy in the midst of conflict. alhurra.com/en/17747

Ali Khamenei was influenced by Muslim Brotherhood thinker Sayyid Qutb, shaping ideological overlaps that persist today. alhurra.com/en/17753

Can a “new Islamic quartet” help end the war? Four key regional powers are coordinating efforts to open channels between Iran and its adversaries. alhurra.com/en/17686

Israel launches a cross-border operation from Mount Hermon into Lebanon, signaling a possible expansion of the conflict beyond the southern front. alhurra.com/en/17673

Lebanese activists speak out against Hezbollah amid continuing threats.

The Houthis don’t need to close Bab al-Mandeb to disrupt global trade, their growing capabilities already allow them to pressure shipping routes. alhurra.com/en/17624

🔲 As the missiles and drones continue to fly, it’s worth looking at some of the deeper issues in this war. Oil is the commodity that lurks behind almost every strategic calculation, and the one the U.S. president made explicit when he told the Financial Times that his preference was to “take it.” 🔲 Here are ten ways to think about Iran and oil, from production to geopolitics, from the IRGC budget to what China does if a new regime comes to power in Tehran. Read more and subscribe ➡️ alhurra.com/en/17565

Iran’s IRGC is moving missiles and drones into Kurdish border villages, using civilian areas as cover from airstrikes, opposition leaders say. alhurra.com/en/17617

Trump gives address to nation on Iran war twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

#Trump Set to Address Nation on Iran War at 9:00 p.m. ET twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

An unprecedented warning from Israel’s army chief: the military could crack under pressure. Yahya Qasim breaks down why Eyal Zamir made this statement amid a deepening troop shortage crisis.