Mid East – Page 16 – Prologue Journal

Iraqi FM warns against reemergence of Daesh terrorists in Syria

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iraqi FM warns against the reemergence of Daesh terrorists in Syria following the fall of Assad’s government. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740835/Top-Iraqi-diplomat-warns-against-reemergence-of-Daesh-terrorists-in-Syria

Iran, Europeans slip in nuke talks right before Trump inauguration

Jerusalem Post Sources have indicated that the E-3 is still concerned that Israel or Trump may only push Iran over the nuclear weapons line. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837278

What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies

New York Times While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel and a softening toward Iran, positions that differ greatly from the president-elect’s first term. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/world/middleeast/trump-middle-east-allies-israel-iran-oil.html

Despite major strike, Houthis target Israel with new drone attack

Jerusalem Post Though the drone was shot down, hopes are not high for the end of attacks. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837277

Tortured body of abducted Syrian cleric found in Damascus outskirts

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The body of a moderate Sunni Muslim preacher abducted by unknown militants has been found on the outskirts of the Syrian capital. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740824/Body-of-moderate-Syrian-cleric-found-in-Damascus-outskirts-over-week-after-his-abduction

Israel turns hospitals into mass graves in ‘hellish’ north: Gaza Health Ministry

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Ministry of Health in Gaza says Israel has turned the situation in the north of the strip to “hell.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740820/Israel-turns-Northern-Gaza-into-hell

UAE to reopen embassy in Lebanon after more than three years

Jerusalem Post The delegation’s arrival on Sunday came a day after UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and newly elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun agreed to take steps to reopen the embassy. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837273

Gaza’s GDP plummeted by 82% amid Israel’s genocide, statistical data show

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Recent data from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics have shown a severe contraction in the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740814/Statistical-data-show-significant-drop-in-Gaza%E2%80%99s-GDP-by-over-80-percent

Jan. 12: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Sunday, January 12. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740821/jan-12-axis-resistance-ops-against-israeli-occupation

Israel bombs Lebanon in new violation of truce with Hezbollah

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli military conducts airstrikes on Lebanon in yet another violation of a ceasefire deal with the Hezbollah resistance movement. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740816/Israel-bombs-Lebanon-violation-truce