Rockets fired from southern Lebanon intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee region of northern Israel on Aug. 4, 2024. (Credit: Jalaa Marey/AFP)
The Middle East is gripped by a perilous anticipation. On one front, there is the expected response from Iran and its allies to the assassination of Hamas’ politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. On the other hand, Hezbollah is poised to retaliate for the attack on Beirut’s southern suburbs and the killing of the party’s senior military figure, Fouad Shukur.As both Iran and Hezbollah prepare for action, diplomatic efforts are ramping up to defuse tensions and prevent a slide into widespread conflict.Several parties are stepping into the role of mediator: Switzerland, serving as the representative for American interests in Iran, the Sultanate of Oman, Qatar and most recently, Jordan. Read also US Central Command Commander in Charge of the Middle East Visits the Region Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi visited Tehran this...
The Middle East is gripped by a perilous anticipation. On one front, there is the expected response from Iran and its allies to the assassination of Hamas’ politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. On the other hand, Hezbollah is poised to retaliate for the attack on Beirut’s southern suburbs and the killing of the party’s senior military figure, Fouad Shukur.As both Iran and Hezbollah prepare for action, diplomatic efforts are ramping up to defuse tensions and prevent a slide into widespread conflict.Several parties are stepping into the role of mediator: Switzerland, serving as the representative for American interests in Iran, the Sultanate of Oman, Qatar and most recently, Jordan. Read also US Central Command Commander in Charge of the Middle East Visits the Region Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi visited Tehran...
Rubio condemns Iran's 'outrageous' attacks on Kuwait
