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The National
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
How did Israel and Iran go from strategic allies to bitter enemies?
After 12 days of war between Israel and Iran, a ceasefire has brought a sense of cautious relief to the region. Even after almost 21 months of war in Gaza and its spillover into neighbouring countries, the latest escalation set a dangerous precedent that could provoke more cycles of warfare and destabilise the Middle East. The question is how did we reach this boiling point? The answer goes back decades, to a time even before the 1979 revolution in Iran when the country enjoyed a more co-operative relationship with Israel under the shah. At the same time the region was going through a transformative period against the backdrop of the 1967 Arab-Israeli war and rising anti-imperialist sentiments. As events unfolded and political leaderships changed over time, so did the strategic interests that Israel shared with Iran. In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Nada AlTaher dives into the context that soured the relationship between the two countries, and the more recent events that brought about the air war. She is joined by The National's assistant foreign editor Aveen Karim, senior fellow at UCLA Burkle Centre for International Relations Dalia Dassa Kaye, and independent Israeli analyst Ori Goldberg.
The National
13-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Threats and tension after Iran found in breach of nuclear obligations
Tension is escalating in the Middle East after the UN's nuclear watchdog found Iran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations. Hundreds were killed in a plane crash in India yesterday. Activists heading to Gaza through Egypt are facing arrest and deportation. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: UN nuclear watchdog finds Iran in breach of non-proliferation duties Timeline: Diplomacy and confrontation over Iran's nuclear programme 'No survivors' after Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashes into city Boeing shares drop after Air India crash Activists face arrest and deportation from Egypt as symbolic Global March to Gaza stalls This episode features Aveen Karim, Assistant Foreign Editor; Paul Carey, London Deputy Bureau Chief; and Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent.
The National
03-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Hamas ready to negotiate and Iran, Egypt talk nuclear
Hamas says it is ready to begin indirect talks on 'points of contention' in a US ceasefire proposal. Iran and Egypt are in talks in Cairo. Emirates airline will resume flights to Damascus next month. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Iran makes nuclear peace pledge in 'fruitful' talks with Egypt and IAEA Hamas says it is ready for indirect Gaza truce talks to resolve 'points of contention' in US proposal Emirates to resume flights to Damascus from July This episode features Aveen Karim, Assistant Foreign Editor; and Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent.
The National
17-04-2025
- Business
- The National
Framework for Iran nuclear talks and France-Algeria tensions
Talks between the US and Iran this week will create a framework to discuss Tehran's nuclear programme. Tensions between Algeria and France have flared up this week amid tit-for-tat diplomat expulsions. Egypt's finance minister has presented an ambitious national budget to parliament, proposing record spending, tax increases and subsidy cuts. On this episode of Trending Middle East: US and Iran to 'chart path forward' in second round of talks, American official says Tension between Algeria and France flares up amid tit-for-tat expulsions This episode features Aveen Karim, Sunniva Rose and Kamal Tabikha.
The National
25-03-2025
- Health
- The National
Israel pressures Lebanon and Iran wants new version of nuclear deal
Israel is upping pressure on Lebanon through violations of its ceasefire agreement. Iran says the nuclear deal in its original state can't be revived. The UAE has pledged $64.5 million to a long-standing hospital in East Jerusalem. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Israeli air strikes on Lebanon kill seven amid fragile truce Iran says previous nuclear deal cannot be revived and parties must reach new agreement 'Truly a lifeline': UAE pledges $64.5m for East Jerusalem hospital to support Palestinian health care This episode features Arab Affairs Editor Vanessa Ghanem and Assistant Foreign Editor Aveen Karim.
