Mid East – Page 1284 – Prologue Journal

No progress in Saudi-Israel détente as MBS rejects Netanyahu’s request to meet

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A foreign diplomatic source says there has been no progress in the normalization of diplomatic ties between the Tel Aviv regime and Saudi Arabia, as bin Salman has rejected a request from Netanyahu to meet. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/23/703946/No-progress-in-Saudi-Israel-normalization-as-Netanyahu,-MBS-spoke-twice-on-phone

Israeli Mossad spy ring discovered in Turkey, 11 arrested – report

Jerusalem Post The cell allegedly had targeted one company and 23 individuals who conducted commercial relations with Iran. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743958

IDF Chief Halevi: In multifront war, Israel will strike much harder

Jerusalem Post Halevi says Iran nuke advances could lead to us needing to attack; calls on haredim to join IDF in higher numbers. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743957

Bahrainis pour into streets to protest arrest of renowned Shia cleric

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Bahraini protesters take to the streets in Bahrain to condemn the arrest of prominent Shia Muslim cleric Sheikh Muhammad Sanqour as the Al Khalifah regime steps up its crackdown on the religious community.…

Will Syria increase pressure on US forces? – analysis

Jerusalem Post Iran has an interest in trumpeting tensions with the US in Syria, to encourage the Syrian regime to confront the Americans. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743950

Turkey’s Next President Will Win an Economy in Peril

New York Times A surge in government spending before the election this month and pressure on the country’s currency could hit the economy in coming months, experts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/world/middleeast/turkey-election-economy-president.html

Yemeni PM warns of US-Israeli plot seeking breakup of Arab country

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Yemeni prime minister has warned of a project developed by certain Western countries and Israel seeking the breakup of the conflict-plagued Arab nation. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/23/703934/Yemeni-PM-warns-of-Western-Israeli-plot-seeking-breakup-of-crisis-hit-country

Iran Dismisses Ali Shamkhani, Top National Security Official

New York Times Ali Shamkhani was one of the most powerful men in Iran, but it was not enough to insulate him after a close associate was accused of selling information to Britain. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/22/world/middleeast/iran-ali-shamkhani-ousted.html

Cancer-stricken Palestinian inmate moved to hospital as health worsens

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Cancer-stricken Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqa has been moved to a hospital in the 1948-occupied territories because of his worsening health condition. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/22/703905/Cancer-stricken-Palestinian-prisoner-shifted-to-hospital-as-health-deteriorates-

Erdogan Is Endorsed by Sinan Ogan

New York Times The support of Sinan Ogan gives the Turkish president a boost as he takes on the opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/22/world/middleeast/erdogan-endorsement-sinan-ogan.html