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Even as I enjoy family gatherings in Beirut I watch the news for signs of crisis
Cross-border activity triggered by retaliation for drone strike in Beirut
Jammal Trust Bank had linked with US international development agency only a year ago
Netanyahu takes tough approach to Tehran and its Shia proxies as election approaches
Crash came shortly after Israel confirmed it bombed Iranian forces inside Syria
US support comes as Macri’s government fights for survival in October election
Two Lebanese members of parliament accused of being Iranian proxies
Sanctions not the only factor constraining Lebanese militant group
UK opposition leader accused of ‘poor judgement’ for not accepting proscription
Meanwhile, the west has to deal with Tehran’s proxies in the Middle East
Imposition of ban on entirety of Lebanese Shia movement aligns with US
Operation aimed at destroying tunnels that run from southern Lebanon into northern Israel
For all the White House’s bluster, Tehran continues to expand its sphere of influence
Putin wants to convince European nations to normalise relations with Assad
Moscow claiming de-escalation of troops in Syria flashpoint zone
Regime’s anti-rebel push has moved fighting closer to Israeli-occupied Golan Heights
Sunni leader pledges to form unity government quickly as fear of regional strife mounts
Treasury takes joint action with six Gulf allies following move against Iranian central bankers
Multiple strikes launched in retaliation for alleged rocket attacks on Golan Heights
Gains by Iran-backed Shia group a blow to PM al-Hariri and Saudi backers
Elections in Iraq and Lebanon will cement Tehran’s influence in the Middle East
Gideon Rachman discusses the recent skirmishes and the risk of further escalation with Mehul Srivastava and Andrew England
Assad appears with Khamenei adviser in show of solidarity after suspected gas attack
