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Prime Minister Abd al-Hamid Dbeibeh of Libya's Tripoli-based government.
Middle East Forum Observer
Dbeibeh and the Grand Mufti Are the Main Impediments to Libyan Unity. Both Must Go
Expecting Eastern Libya to Make Concessions in the Face of Tripoli-Sponsored Terrorism Is Foolish
July 26, 2026
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Michael Rubin
The nave of Christ Church Cathedral in Wood Quay, old city of Dublin, Ireland.
Middle East Forum Observer
Catholic Clergy Network Co-opts Amnesty’s ‘Genocide Inversion’ in New Anti-Israel Offensive
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July 26, 2026
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Jules Gomes
The iconic control tower and harbor at the Port of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
Middle East Forum Observer
The Promise and Perils of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Port of Yanbu
Yanbu May Relieve Immediate Pressure, but It Does Not Remove Geopolitical Risks for Saudi Arabia
July 26, 2026
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Umud Shokri
U.S. Navy warships transit the Arabian Sea on June 30, 2026, to promote regional security and stability.
Middle East Forum Observer
Iran Is Confident About Victory. Only Strategic Setback Can Change That
The Regime Media Continue to Portray the Current Phase of the War as Unprovoked, Omitting Iran’s Assaults on Shipping
July 25, 2026
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Shay Khatiri
President Donald Trump and Secretary of War is Pete Hegseth brief the news media on the war in Iran.
Middle East Forum Observer
How Diplomacy Could Strengthen the Islamic Republic of Iran
If Negotiations Produce an Agreement That Reduces Pressure on Tehran, the Regime Will Prioritize Rebuilding Its Security Capabilities
July 25, 2026
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Arvin Khoshnood
On July 10, the pro-government Turkish newspaper Hürriyet reported that Ankara was seeking to finalize the sale of its Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to a Persian Gulf country. Image: Russian S-400 missile system near Moscow.
Middle East Forum Online
The S-400 Transfer and the Erosion of American Leverage in the Gulf
The Transfer Cannot Proceed Without Moscow’s Approval
July 24, 2026
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Hussein Aboubakr Mansour
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Middle East Forum Online
How the New Atlantic Gas Corridor Changes the Balance of Power in North Africa
It Delivers Energy Security, Weakens Algerian Leverage, and Creates a Major Strategic Win for Western-Aligned Partners
July 24, 2026
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Amine Ayoub
The port of Benghazi, Libya.
Middle East Forum Observer
Deliberate Blindness Undercuts U.S. Diplomacy in Libya
The State Department’s Absence in Benghazi Trades Intelligence for Spin and Rumor
July 24, 2026
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Michael Rubin
The Iraqi government has largely failed to act against sanctioned individuals or entities.
Middle East Forum Observer
Why Washington’s Current Sanctions Regime Fails to Curb Iraq’s Parallel Economy
Because Iraq’s Political System Cannot Police Itself, Washington Should Focus on State Officials Who Enable Sanctioned Networks
July 24, 2026
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Ali Almrayatee
Hasan Izquierdo has proposed converting the Plaza Monumental de Barcelona, above, into a mosque. Izquierdo is a convert to Islam and mayoral candidate for Barcelona for the Andalusian Party, an Islamist formation that aims to reconvert Spain into Al-Andalus.
Middle East Forum Online
After 500 Years, Spain Returns to Al Andalusia
The Question Is Whether the Country Still Possesses the Spiritual and Demographic Energy for a New Reconquista—Not Armed, but Cultural and Biological
July 23, 2026
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Giulio Meotti