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Middle East Minute by AL-MONITOR

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Israel
Iran
Syria
Turkey
United States
Hamas
Middle East
Hezbollah
Gaza
Saudi Arabia
Donald Trump
Lebanon
Trump Administration
Iraq
Gaza War
ISIS
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Qatar
Bashar Al-Assad
Palestinian Authority

AL-MONITOR’s daily podcast on the top stories shaping the Middle East, hosted by Adam Lucente.

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The negotiations will include representatives from Pakistan and Qatar, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said, as Israel engages in talks with the US on its presence in southern Lebanon ahead of a planned Washington trip by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

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Pressure is building on Capitol Hill for US President Donald Trump to release the text of the agreement with Iran as G7 leaders said they welcomed an end to the war.

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US President Donald Trump criticized Israel again ahead of nuclear talks with Iran this Friday.

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Gulf states and energy markets welcomed the deal between the United States and Iran to end the war, while Israel made it clear it is not bound by the deal.

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Recent Guests

Tamer Badawi
Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute and Iraq expert
Royal United Services Institute
Episode: What to expect from Iraq's new PM nominee, Ali al-Zaidi
Samuel Wendel
AL-Monitor's senior market research analyst
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Sabena Siddiqui
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AL-Monitor Israel correspondent
AL-Monitor
Episode: Israel and Lebanon to hold talks after US-Iran ceasefire: What’s next?
Jared Zuba
AL-Monitor Pentagon correspondent
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Nawaf Salam
Lebanese Prime Minister
Lebanon Government
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Sam Wendel
Senior market research analyst
AL-Monitor
Episode: What alternatives to Hormuz do Gulf energy producers have?
Randa Slim
Middle East Program Director, The Stimson Center
Stimson Center
Episode: Syria slams Iran, edges toward Gulf and US as war rages
Charles Lister
Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute; leading Syria expert
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Adam Lucente
Host of the AL-Monitor Brief (various listings across AL-Monitor outlets)

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Is there a US-Israel rift on Iran?
Q: What developments has the Trump administration kept Israel out of the loop on regarding Iran?
The Trump administration reportedly limited Israel's involvement across multiple levels, including dealings with Gulf countries, formal strategic discussions, and especially the negotiations with Iran, which Israel viewed as potentially dangerous due to reduced consultation and influence.
Israel-Hezbollah clashes test US-backed Lebanon ceasefire
Q: So jumping into these Israel-Lebanon talks, the latest of which happened on Thursday, what do you think are the possible outcomes there? Is a broader normalization type deal on the table, or is this more a matter of achieving something like a longer ceasefire type agreement?
Elizabeth explains that the current three-week ceasefire extension suggests de-escalation rather than a full peace, with outcomes likely leaning toward steps toward normalization and more formal coordination, but not an immediate permanent settlement. The talks could yield a de-escalated border arrangement, delineation of land borders, resource-sharing agreements, and travel for religious pilgrims, while stopping short of a comprehensive peace deal.
What to expect from Iraq's new PM nominee, Ali al-Zaidi
Q: How does Turkey view the designation of Ali El-Zaidi as the Prime Minister?
Turkey views Zaidi as acceptable because mutual interests with Iraq and pragmatic economic considerations outweigh personal politics; Ankara sees him as a credible facilitator who can advance trade and regional stability, even though he is not a long-standing Iraqi political figure.
What to expect from Iraq's new PM nominee, Ali al-Zaidi
Q: Taking a step back, why was Zaidi chosen in your view?
Zaidi emerged as a compromised candidate because the coordination framework was deeply divided and under pressure from Washington to present someone acceptable, and his business background made him a practical, non-traditional option who could broker between factions.
What to make of Pakistan’s increased defense ties with Saudi Arabia
Q: How do you see the potential for a NATO-style defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, and could that be realistic?
While the host frames the idea as a possible evolution, the guest emphasizes that Saudi Arabia is primarily an economic partner and does not fit a traditional mutual defense model like NATO; the scenario is considered speculative and contingent on multiple regional factors.

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