A high-ranking political source in Tehran said that the “idea” of a regional consortium “is good, and #Iran can consider it—as long as it is not a substitute for Iran’s own enrichment.” amwaj.media/en/article/ins…

Lower oil revenues will hinder the Pezeshkian admin's top priority of improving household purchasing power, esp with low economic growth+ high inflation. Economic pressures will likely compel #Iran to seek a positive outcome in nuclear negotiations. amwaj.media/en/article/how…

"Likely, Sharaa will retain his distance [from] Tehran as the new #Syria’s goal of cultivating strong ties to Western powers eclipses any need for an urgent rapprochement with Tehran.” responsiblestatecraft.org/syria-iran-267…

Those I spoke to along the road were hopeful about returning..But once in #Khartoum, the mood shifted. Most were disappointed by the reality on the ground: no electricity, no internet, no markets, and not enough food. #Sudan thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/first-…

In an implicit reference to Qasemian, detained for his criticism of KSA, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned any attempt to “harm Muslim unity” and praised Saudi Arabia’s “highly competent management” of the Haj. amwaj.media/en/media-monit…

Al-Sudani is caught b/w maintaining good relations with Kuwait + GCC + appeasing domestic sentiment demanding stronger protection of #Iraq's sovereignty. The postponed Supreme Court hearing until after the Arab League Summit suggests careful maneuvering. amwaj.media/en/article/wil…

Netanyahu has argued that #Iran’s vulnerability will not last long, and that the time is right for an attack. Trump has argued that Iran’s weakness makes it a perfect moment to negotiate, backed up by the threat of military action if talks fall apart. nytimes.com/2025/05/28/us/…

Ahmed Ezzeldin Nouri, deputy head of the Misseriya Tribes Coordination Committee, told #Sudan Tribune that the mobilization campaign by the RSF in W. Kordofan has failed mainly due to the refusal of young men and local leaders to join recruitment camps. sudantribune.com/article301427/

#Syria’s need is urgent. More than 90% live below the poverty line, and 70% require humanitarian aid to meet basic needs. At the current rate of growth, it would take Syria’s economy until at least 2080 to reach the GDP it had before the war in 2011. foreignaffairs.com/syria/can-syri…

The Fano were Abiy’s allies during the war in #Tigray before becoming his enemies. In Oromia, his gov relies on a dizzying array of Oromo militias to fight the Oromo Liberation Army. This tactic erodes the authority of the Ethiopian state. #Ethiopia economist.com/middle-east-an…

In #Sudan, the international community is "indifferent", #in Gaza, they risk being judged "complicit." Neighboring countries need to negotiate with each other first before negotiating with Sudanese parties. foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/28/gaz…

By showing that the group is still popular, Hezbollah is making a dialogue bw/ Aoun+ the group over the party’s weapons more urgent. #lebanon's gov has so far avoided using force to disarm Hezbollah, as doing so would heighten the risk of war. newarab.com/analysis/what-…