As Gulf countries seek alternative routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon is positioning Tripoli as a complementary Mediterranean gateway alongside Syria, but long-standing political and financial risks could limit serious capital inflows.
If the U.S. F-35 sale goes through, it will add a new layer to Saudi airpower. But the fifth-generation fighter by itself will not address Saudi Arabia’s present and future vulnerabilities.
وحتى في حال التوصل إلى وقف لإطلاق النار، ستواصل إيران تحديها للولايات المتحدة، وتهديد أمن حلفائها في الخليج، وهذا يعني أن المواجهة بين الولايات المتحدة وإيران مفتوحة على كل الاحتمالات
The October 9 edition considers Iranian media questions regarding aid distribution to government employees and the resentment building among Iranians left outside the circle.
