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🔲 Iraqi sources told MBN that Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Iraq and Syria, helped arrange Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi’s visit to Damascus on Wednesday to discuss rehabilitating the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline. 🔲 A source close to Zaidi, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to comment on the matter, told MBN that Barrack had arranged and coordinated the visit and wanted to establish a strong relationship between Zaidi and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Read more ⬇️ alhurra.com/en/50629

In a new episode of A Conversation with Leila, Leila Bazi, MBN Editor-in-Chief, hosts Darin LaHood, a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives. @leila_bazzi @RepLaHood Watch full episode on our channel on YouTube

In a new episode of A Conversation with Leila, Leila Bazi, MBN Editor-in-Chief, hosts Darin LaHood, a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives. @RepLaHood @leila_bazzi Watch full episode on our channel on YouTube

🔲 Lebanon must move faster to disarm Hezbollah, Rep. Darin LaHood said in an interview with MBN on Thursday, adding the United States will support the Lebanese army but cannot do its job for it. Read more ⬇️ alhurra.com/en/50456

The U.S. special envoy for Iraq and Syria wants the two countries to have shared interests and to move beyond tensions rooted in past mistakes. Read more ⬇️ alhurra.com/en/50629

In a new episode of A Conversation with Leila, Leila Bazi, MBN Editor-in-Chief, hosts Darin LaHood, a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The conversation explores developments across the Middle East @RepLaHood @leila_bazzi Watch full episode on YouTube

🔲 Israel’s Tuesday election results were scrutinized across the Middle East and beyond, amid doubts that any change of government would shake up foreign policy, particularly regarding the war with Iran, the Palestinian issue or relations with Arab countries. Read more ⬇️ alhurra.com/en/50357

Texas attracts hundreds of thousands of people from Democratic states, drawn by better job opportunities and a lower cost of living. But will this domestic migration shift the state’s political balance, or will newcomers assimilate into its conservative identity?

Who will lead Israel? It could be weeks before we know the answer. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hard-line coalition had a slight edge over opposition challenger Gadi Eisenkot, but neither secured the 61 seats needed for a majority in the Knesset, or Parliament. Read more ⬇️ alhurra.com/en/50256

The Illinois Republican says the U.S. will back the Lebanese army but cannot do its job for it and that Israel should withdraw once security is in place Read more ⬇️ alhurra.com/en/50456 @leila_bazzi

Between hope for change and fear of escalation, nearby capitals eyed Knesset results for implications on the Iran war and other regional issues. Read more ⬇️ alhurra.com/en/50357

Aaron Y. Zelinwrites to #MBN_Magazine: Since October 7, the Islamic State has plotted against Israel more than ever. Israeli intelligence has stopped nearly every attempt, but the threat is growing. Read full article on Alhurra website ➡️ alhurra.com/en/49689

Aaron Y. Zelin writes to #MBN_Magazine: Since October 7, the Islamic State has plotted against Israel more than ever. Israeli intelligence has stopped nearly every attempt, but the threat is growing. @azelin Read full article on Alhurra website ➡️ alhurra.com/en/49689

His bloc leads the election count as U.S. officials reportedly tell regional allies to prepare for renewed military operations against Iran after the midterms. Read full article on Alhurra website ➡️ alhurra.com/en/50246

The threat of another strike remains on the table. But the bigger question is: What would such an attack look like if Trump decided to carry it out?

The votes of Israeli soldiers serving away from home, along with remote voting, could determine the fate of nine Knesset seats that remain undecided.

MBN #Iran_Briefing: Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish officials arrive in Tehran as inflation hits 88.7%, protests spread, and debate over Iran’s nuclear doctrine intensifies. Get the latest analysis and key developments shaping Iran’s domestic and regional landscape Read this week’s briefing on Alhurra website ➡️ alhurra.com/en/49812

As Israeli absentee ballots trickle in, Arab parties could see their newfound influence wane before they have a chance to use it. Read full article on Alhurra website ➡️ alhurra.com/en/49936

MBN #Iran_Briefing: Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish officials arrive in Tehran as inflation hits 88.7%, protests spread, and debate over Iran’s nuclear doctrine intensifies. Get the latest analysis and key developments shaping Iran’s domestic and regional landscape Read this week’s briefing on Alhurra website ➡️ alhurra.com/en/49812

Analysts tell Alhurra MBN a unity coalition could sideline far-right allies resisting the U.S. president’s Gaza plan Read full article on Alhurra website ➡️ alhurra.com/en/49863