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Jordanian truck driver opens fire at Jordan-Israel border crossing killing three Israeli soldiers

Though Israel has been fixated on preventing alleged weapons infiltration from Iran to Palestinian resistance groups in the West Bank through its borders with Jordan, the shooting showcased that the security measures of the Zionist entity are breachable

Iranian president vows to neutralize West’s sanctions by strengthening ties with neighbors

Iran’s new cabinet, led by President Masoud Pezeshkian, has announced that it will prioritize developing and strengthening relations with neighbors and other nations in the Global South

Iran reiterates its resolve to punish Israel for violating its sovereignty

Last week Israel assassinated Hamas’ political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran when he was visiting to attend the swearing-in of the newly elected president Masoud Pezeshkian

The US seeks to recover regional control with NATO office in Jordan, says Dr. Issam Khawaja

Dr. Issam Khawaja told Peoples Dispatch that by opening the office, the US-dominated alliance is seeking to enhance its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean, prevent the eruption of a regional war, and protect Israel.

Israel tells 1.1 million Gazans to evacuate in under 24 hours or face consequences

Large scale demonstrations were held across the world in support of Palestinian people despite the restrictions imposed by some countries

Palestinian resistance continues operation amid indiscriminate airstrikes by Israel in Gaza

Israel’s brutal response to the operation by Palestinian resistance groups has been harshly criticized by human rights organizations and activists

Yemen responds to US troops in West Asia Houthis express concern about US troops surge in West Asia

The US has supported the Saudi Arabia-led coalition in the war in Yemen by providing armament and technical support. It has also helped in implementing the Saudi sea blockade by seizing some Yemen-bound ships

US troop deployment in Persian Gulf As thousands of US soldiers are deployed in West Asia, Iran urges respect

In a provocative move, the US announced deployment of 3,000 additional troops in West Asia on Monday, claiming alleged Iranian threat to ships in the region 

Iran proposes naval alliance in West Asia Iran proposes joint naval force in Persian Gulf with Saudi Arabia and other countries

While the details are not clear and no confirmation has been made by the other countries, the alliance is expected to be an alternative to the existing US-led naval force in the region with strong backing from China

Peace in Yemen one step closer after historic prisoner exchange

Close to 900 prisoners have been exchanged between the two warring sides as part of the deal that comes in the wake of peace and reconciliation talks going on between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia—the primary supporter of the Yemeni government

Israeli airstrikes in Syria Fourth Israeli airstrike inside Syria in less than a week kills two civilians

The Syrian Foreign Ministry has recently stated that the repeated Israeli airstrikes inside its territory were coordinated with extremist forces in the country that are fighting the government 

UNHRC Res against sanctions UN Human Rights Council condemns impact of unilateral sanctions

The resolution presented by Azerbaijan on behalf of Non-Aligned countries noted the impact of sanctions on key rights related to life, health, and freedom from hunger. It was predictably rejected by the US and its allies