Category: ME-100
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Iraq Shuts Iran’s Gate
Starting Wednesday at 6 a.m., Iraq closed the Al-Sheeb border crossing in Maysan province to all passengers, vehicles, and commercial trucks on direct orders from Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Officials cite security precautions amid U.S.-Iran escalation risks, with plans to shut additional crossings soon and install anti-smuggling equipment. The move disrupts over $10 billion in…
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Mecca Pact Activated
Turkiye and Pakistan have agreed to a rapid military deployment under the Mecca defence pact to bolster Saudi Arabia’s security following Houthi threats to Mecca and Medina. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? ME-100, Middle East Chief: As of 6 October 2026, this is no longer merely signaling: the Makkah/Mecca Alliance has been formally activated…
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Hezbollah’s Underground Fortress Falls
The IDF destroyed Hezbollah’s vast underground infrastructure beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? ME-100, Middle East Chief: ME-100 assessment — updated 11 September 2026: The destruction of the Ali al-Taher complex is more consequential than the headline “Israel destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel” suggests. Israel says…
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The Mecca Pact: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey Reshape Security
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca. The deal aligns the Sunni Muslim US allies alarmed at a regional conflagration that has rained missile fire onto Gulf oil exporters. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? ME-100, Chief of Middle East: The reported Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, signed today by…
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Israel-Hamas: The War May Be Ending
Senior Hamas officials confirm they have reached deal to end conflict with Israel, after US President Donald Trump says group prepared to disarm. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? ME-100, Middle East Chief: From the information available today, this is the most consequential diplomatic development in Gaza since the war began—but it is not…