#Middle East

Israel's strike on Abu al-Duhur air base in Idlib on August 18 exposed the absence of a de-escalation mechanism between Tel Aviv and Ankara. The Jerusalem Post compares the situation to the 2015 scenario but emphasizes: Erdogan's Turkey is not Putin's Russia, and the "red lines" will not work here.

On August 19, 2026, the UAE suspended all trade and financial operations with Iran following the detection of ballistic missiles. Tehran rejects the accusations, calling them unfounded.

🇺🇸 Pentagon reconsiders strategy after war with Iran: US may shift bases west to Jordan and Israel. 🚀 Iranian missiles struck bases in February, killing 18 soldiers. 🤔 Dispute in Trump administration: isolationists vs. hawks. 🌊 Strait of Hormuz remains closed; Iran demands fulfillment of 'Islamabad Memorandum'.

👑 King Abdullah II arrives in China — first visit since 2015! 🇨🇳🤝🇯🇴 Discussions on economy, trade, and regional stability. China is Jordan's largest partner ($6.7 billion). Amidst Middle East tensions, Amman seeks new allies. #Jordan #China #Diplomacy #Economy #MiddleEast

🚨 Trump ordered a reduction in military exercises with South Korea for Kim Jong Un. Seoul responded diplomatically but shifted focus to the Middle East. What lies behind this gesture of goodwill? 🇺🇸🇰🇷🇮🇷

🛑 **Strait of Hormuz closed, but oil is flowing!** Persian Gulf countries (UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait) are secretly transporting oil through the US-Iran conflict zone. Tankers disable GPS and transship in Oman. Oil prices are hitting records and could reach $150 per barrel. 🔥🛢️ #Oil #Crisis #Hormuz

🚨 Breaking: US and Iran Agree to Extend Ceasefire for 60 Days! 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇷 According to Al Arabiya, the parties have reached an agreement to avoid a new escalation. However, official confirmation is pending. ⚠️ Meanwhile, WSJ reports on Iran's covert war preparations: IRGC is strengthening control, and missile stockpiles are growing. 🌊 Iran is attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, expanding the conflict zone to the Red Sea. 🗣️ US allies are dissatisfied with Trump's diplomacy, who threatens to declare the strait US territory. #Iran #USA #MiddleEast #Ceasefire #Geopolitics

🚨 Hamas has appealed to Trump's 'Peace Council' demanding to force Israel into peace. The group's leader met with Jared Kushner in Egypt and set a condition: Netanyahu must publicly confirm the plan. Israel refuses, citing elections on October 27. 🇮🇱🇵🇸 #Hamas #Israel #Trump #Kushner #PeacePlan

🇮🇱 Israel has completed the creation of the «Iron Wall» system to protect its coastline. Following the defense failure on October 7, 2023, the Navy deployed new Shaldag Mark V boats, UAVs, and mobile groups on all-terrain vehicles. The goal is to prevent a repeat of the landing of militants from the sea. 🚤🛡️

🚨 Iran declares a hunt on American soldiers! General Hatami promises $30,000 for the killing or capture of a US serviceman. 🇮🇷💰 🔹 The killer's weapon will be bought back at double the price. 🔹 Trophies will go to a museum. 🔹 In response, Iran declared the US Army a terrorist organization. Tensions in the region have reached a critical point. Details in the article.

🇺🇸🇪🇬 Jared Kushner arrived in Egypt to meet with el-Sisi. They discussed a peace plan for Gaza and coordination with HAMAS. The US and Egypt are calling for adherence to the ceasefire regime. 🕊️🏚️

🇺🇸 Jared Kushner in Egypt: US tries to save Trump's peace plan after Israel's rejection. 🔹 Special envoy met with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in El-Alamein. 🔹 8 countries condemned Israel's rejection of the plan and warned of war risks. 🔹 Netanyahu demands complete disarmament of Hamas, rejecting US conditions. 🔹 Trump called the agreement a "significant milestone," but Israel rejected it. #Gaza #Trump #Kushner #Israel #Hamas

🚨 <strong>US Alliance System Collapse:</strong> The Washington Post reports a deep crisis of trust in Washington. Saudi Arabia and Asian countries are losing faith in US protection amidst the war with Iran. 🔹 <strong>Persian Gulf:</strong> Monarchies are seeking alternatives due to chaos in the Strait of Hormuz and Trump's threats to impose tariffs. 🔹 <strong>Asia:</strong> Depletion of Tomahawk and Patriot missile stocks deprives the US of the ability to contain China. 🔹 <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The "Security for Money" doctrine has collapsed. The US risks approaching the elections in isolation. #Geopolitics #USA #Iran #China

🇮🇷 Iran officially demands that Qatar release three Su-24 pilots captured in March 2026. General Bagherzadeh stated that the pilots have been in captivity for 6 months without contact with their families. Qatar denies these allegations. The conflict in the Middle East continues, and peace negotiations have collapsed. #Iran #Qatar #Su24 #MilitaryConflict

🇦🇪 UAE orders new THAAD C3 launchers for $211 million. Lockheed Martin to upgrade Emirates' air defense system after 2026 conflicts. 🚀 Key facts: — Implementation of C3 standard and Build 5.0 software. — Distributed architecture for protecting scattered assets. — Experience with Iran highlighted the need for flexibility. 🇺🇦 For comparison: Ukraine plans to start producing Patriot missiles by the end of 2026, but has not yet received a license from the US. #UAE #THAAD #AirDefense #MilitaryTechnology #LockheedMartin

🇺🇸 Jared Kushner is flying to Israel for negotiations on Gaza. This is the first visit by Trump's son-in-law since January 2026. 🔥 Main goal: Advance the plan to disarm HAMAS and establish a "technological government". ⚖️ Complications: Netanyahu is skeptical of the plan due to the elections in October. The US considers his refusal "electioneering". 🤝 Kushner will arrive with Nikolay Mladenov. They are expected to attempt to synchronize the actions of Washington and Jerusalem ahead of a possible troop withdrawal.

🚨 Trump warns Iran: "They will be destroyed" in case of escalation! 🇺🇸🇮🇷 🔹 US fully controls the Strait of Hormuz — claims the President. 🔹 "I am the last one to trust Iran" — Trump on Tehran's repeated deceptions. 🔹 Threat of military response in case of new provocations. 🔹 Economic pressure intensifies — new sanctions on the way? #Trump #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #XABinfo

🚨 Saudi Arabia has formed a naval coalition of 14 countries against the Houthis! 🌊🛡️ The alliance aims to restore shipping safety in the Red Sea, disrupted by the Houthi blockade. Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and other countries have joined. The UAE and Israel are not participating due to regional conflicts. The Houthis threaten "full-scale escalation." #SaudiArabia #Houthis #RedSea #NavalCoalition