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I.R.G.C. May Seek to Expand Military Role beyond Syria and Iraq, Warns Reformist Daily
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  • I.R.G.C. May Seek to Expand Military Role beyond Syria and Iraq, Warns Reformist Daily

    As the battle against ISIS is winding down in Iraq and Syria, some military leaders and hardliners in Iran call for not only keeping a long-term military presence in both countries but also expand the country’s “military advisory missions” to other conflict zones in the region, including Yemen and Palestine, warns reformist Iranian daily Bahar.

    December 13, 2017

    Global LNG Markets in a State of Flux: Qatar in the Crosshairs?
    Middle East Institute
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  • Global LNG Markets in a State of Flux: Qatar in the Crosshairs?

    International markets for natural gas — fragmented regionally and with differing price-setting mechanisms — are undergoing profound changes. The foundation is being laid for the emergence of a more globally integrated gas market, and the rapid expansion of the seaborne liquified natural gas (LNG) trade, which has forged links between distant markets, is a major reason why. Qatar — an LNG powerhouse — has dominated the Asia Pacific market, the world’s largest LNG-importing region. However, the Asian market is in a state of flux, as is the entire global LNG sector. This article explores the major changes taking place in international LNG markets, with particular attention to how Qatar is being affected by, and is adapting to them.

    The Multiple Sorrows of Trump’s Jerusalem Announcement | Monday Briefing
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  • The Multiple Sorrows of Trump’s Jerusalem Announcement | Monday Briefing

    In this week’s Monday Briefing, MEI experts Paul Salem, Charles Lister, and Gonul Tol provide analysis on the international fallout from President Trump’s Jerusalem announcement and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Syria and then to Turkey to discuss Syria, Jerusalem, and energy matters.

    Rouhani, Soleimani Call Hamas Leadership, Urge Anti-Israel Uprising
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  • Rouhani, Soleimani Call Hamas Leadership, Urge Anti-Israel Uprising

    The commander of Iran’s elite Quds Force today called leaders of Palestinian “resistance groups” to pledge Iran’s “all-out support” for them in their armed struggle against Israel,

    December 11, 2017

    Marginalizing Religious Minorities Risks Fueling Radicalism in Iran
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  • Marginalizing Religious Minorities Risks Fueling Radicalism in Iran

    A senior aide to President Hassan Rouhani has revealed that “rogue and radical elements” within the government oppose the integration of Iran’s disenfranchised Sunni community into the sociopolitical fabrics of society.

    December 11, 2017

    Iran Rules out Missile Negotiation despite International Pressure
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  • Iran Rules out Missile Negotiation despite International Pressure

    Iranian leaders are urging European powers not to side with Washington to pressure the Islamic Republic to curb its controversial missile program and moderate its policies and actions in the region.

    December 11, 2017

    Senior Iranian Cleric: We Increase Missile Range to Target Israel, “Deprive White House of Sleep”
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  • Senior Iranian Cleric: We Increase Missile Range to Target Israel, “Deprive White House of Sleep”

    During Friday prayer in Tehran today, a senior Iranian cleric said that the Islamic Republic will further enhance the range and power of its ballistic missiles to threaten America and annihilate Israel, Iran’s Fars News Agency reported. “We have missiles and we produce missiles. And we increase the range of our missiles as much as we can so that we deprive the residents of the White House of sleep.

    December 8, 2017

    Iran-Backed Militia Calls U.S. Troops in Iraq “Legitimate Target”
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  • Iran-Backed Militia Calls U.S. Troops in Iraq “Legitimate Target”

    Harakat al-Nujaba, an Iranian-sponsored Iraqi militia group fighting in Iraq and Syria, today threatened to attack American troops in Iraq and the broader region in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement yesterday about the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

    December 7, 2017

    Iran-Backed Iraqi Groups Threaten Violence Following U.S. Terrorism Bill
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  • Iran-Backed Iraqi Groups Threaten Violence Following U.S. Terrorism Bill

    Two Iranian-backed Iraqi militia groups have threatened violence against the United States in Iraq and the broader region after a proposed U.S. congressional bill designated them as terrorist organizations. On November 3, a bill was introduced the U.S.

    December 6, 2017