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Iran renews attacks on Kurdish Iranian opposition groups in Iraq

Iran has intensified drone and missile attacks on Kurdish Iranian opposition groups and energy infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq amid renewed tensions with the United States. Meanwhile, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi is seeking to balance relations with Washington and Tehran after his visit to Washington. The post Iran renews attacks on Kurdish Iranian opposition groups in Iraq appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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Iran reportedly tells Houthis to close Bab al Mandeb Strait if US strikes power grid

Reuters reported that Iran’s leaders instructed the Houthis in Yemen to close Bab al Mandeb Strait, the maritime chokepoint at the southern end of the Red Sea, if the United States strikes Iran’s power infrastructure. The Houthis are also focused on an escalatory cycle with Saudi Arabia that began after Iran and the Houthis attempted to re-establish direct flights in early July. The post Iran reportedly tells Houthis to close Bab al Mandeb Strait if US strikes power grid appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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Deadly earthquakes overwhelm Venezuela’s emergency response, stall political transition

Two earthquakes that hit north-central Venezuela on June 24 have killed at least 4,829 people, injured 16,740, and displaced approximately 18,000, according to government figures. The disaster has overwhelmed Venezuela’s emergency services and slowed political developments that had gained momentum following the American capture of former President Nicolás Maduro in January. The post Deadly earthquakes overwhelm Venezuela’s emergency response, stall political transition appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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Russia’s ‘Banderol’ low-cost cruise missile officially breaks cover

Moscow has now officially acknowledged the existence of its new Banderol low-cost cruise missile, which has seen growing action in Ukraine in recent months. The post Russia’s ‘Banderol’ low-cost cruise missile officially breaks cover appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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Iraq sanctions individuals and entities tied to Lebanese Hezbollah

Iraq’s Ministry of Finance issued an order imposing sanctions on Hezbollah-linked individuals and entities that mirrors US designations from March and June. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi is currently visiting the United States, where he hopes to garner support for an expanded economic partnership and prove his government’s commitment to countering Iranian influence. The post Iraq sanctions individuals and entities tied to Lebanese Hezbollah appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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Iraqi Prime Minister Zaidi meets President Trump, Secretary Hegseth in Washington

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi met US President Donald Trump and other US officials during his first official visit to Washington since taking office. The talks focused on security cooperation, investment, and Iraq's plans to bring weapons held by Iranian-backed militias under state control. While Trump praised Zaidi's leadership, the visit also drew criticism from pro-Iranian factions in Iraq and skepticism from some US lawmakers. The post Iraqi Prime Minister Zaidi meets President Trump, Secretary Hegseth in Washington appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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Syria intercepts advanced weapons bound for Hezbollah from Iraq

On July 16, Syrian authorities intercepted a weapons shipment concealed in an Iraqi oil tanker and bound for Hezbollah in Lebanon. The tanker contained a wide range of sophisticated weapons and components, including first-person-view drones, fiber-optic spools, drone warheads, anti-tank missiles, and cruise-missile components. The post Syria intercepts advanced weapons bound for Hezbollah from Iraq appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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Generation Jihad | The blockade’s back: US-Iran MOU unravels

The Iran ceasefire is dead. FDD Research Analyst Janatan Sayeh and Bill Roggio discuss whether Europe may finally be turning on Tehran, whether Israel will rejoin the active fight, and whether the weakened Islamic Regime survives by unleashing its terror proxies across the Gulf. The post Generation Jihad | The blockade’s back: US-Iran MOU unravels appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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Syria opens new parliament, hosts Turkish Navy

Syria has convened its first parliament since the fall of the Assad regime, marking another milestone in the country's political transition under President Ahmad al Sharaa. The assembly's opening comes as Syria expands diplomatic engagement and attempts to strengthen regional and international ties. The post Syria opens new parliament, hosts Turkish Navy appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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Saudi Arabia and Houthis trade attacks over restarting direct flights between Yemen and Iran

The Houthis and Iran attempted to resume direct flights between Tehran and Sanaa, the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen, in early July. On July 14, Saudi Arabia struck Sanaa International Airport to prevent one such flight, prompting the Houthis to launch missiles at Saudi Arabia in response. The post Saudi Arabia and Houthis trade attacks over restarting direct flights between Yemen and Iran appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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