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RT by @WashInstitute: Despite recent high-profile arrests, transatlantic authorities won’t be able to meet their longer-term goals of stabilizing and rebuilding Gaza unless they take broader action against still-rampant Hamas fundraising. My latest, with @MikeJacobsonCT for @WashInstitute

https://nitter.poast.org/Levitt_Matt/status/2085439011892429266#m

Published: August 6, 2026 18:53

Despite recent high-profile arrests, transatlantic authorities won’t be able to meet their longer-term goals of stabilizing and rebuilding Gaza unless they take broader action against still-rampant Hamas fundraising. My latest, with @MikeJacobsonCT for…

Iran has established a new navigational order, and as the graphic below shows, since U.S.-Iran strikes resumed in early July, tanker crossings along the Strait of Hormuz have "plummeted," write @NoamRaydan and @FarzinNadimi. Read more: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/reaching-viable-management-arrangements-strait-hormuz

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2085431533410693216#m

Published: August 6, 2026 18:23

Iran has established a new navigational order, and as the graphic below shows, since U.S.-Iran strikes resumed in early July, tanker crossings along the Strait of Hormuz have "plummeted," write @NoamRaydan and @FarzinNadimi. Read more:…

"The US determination that the Sudanese government used chemical weapons in 2024 probably won’t change the course of the conflict," writes @AreigElhag in @TheNatlInterest. https://nationalinterest.org/feature/what-new-us-sanctions-mean-for-the-sudan-civil-war

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2085402203884343346#m

Published: August 6, 2026 16:26

"The US determination that the Sudanese government used chemical weapons in 2024 probably won’t change the course of the conflict," writes @AreigElhag in @TheNatlInterest. nationalinterest.org/feature…

“Many differences continue to separate Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, from economic competition to their approaches to Israel. Still, both now find themselves caught between an increasingly erratic, yet essential, U.S. ally on one hand and a battered but emboldened Iran on the other,” write Allison Minor and April Longley Alley in @ForeignPolicy. https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/03/saudi-arabia-emirates-iran-israel-uae-missile-defense-sanctions-hormuz/

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2085385500672590080#m

Published: August 6, 2026 15:20

“Many differences continue to separate Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, from economic competition to their approaches to Israel. Still, both now find themselves caught between an increasingly erratic, yet essential, U.S. ally on one hand and a battered but emboldened…

With developments moving rapidly in the West Bank and Gaza, here are three things Institute expert and former Palestinian peace negotiator @GhAlOmari is watching.

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Published: August 5, 2026 19:14

With developments moving rapidly in the West Bank and Gaza, here are three things Institute expert and former Palestinian peace negotiator @GhAlOmari is watching. Video

As Kuwait absorbs blows from Iran, the U.S. should “reaffirm its commitment” to this key Gulf partner through sustained political attention, practical assistance, and expanded economic and technological ties, writes @LizyDent. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/kuwait-and-future-us-power-projection

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Published: August 5, 2026 17:45

As Kuwait absorbs blows from Iran, the U.S. should “reaffirm its commitment” to this key Gulf partner through sustained political attention, practical assistance, and expanded economic and technological ties, writes @LizyDent. washingtoninstitute.org/poli…

RT by @WashInstitute: Iranian regime still murdering Iranians at pace… UN rights chief says Iran executed at least 56 people since March | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-rights-chief-says-iran-executed-least-56-people-since-march-2026-08-05/

https://nitter.poast.org/Levitt_Matt/status/2084993769175171449#m

Published: August 5, 2026 13:23

Iranian regime still murdering Iranians at pace… UN rights chief says Iran executed at least 56 people since March | Reuters reuters.com/world/middle-eas…

RT by @WashInstitute: Strait of Hormuz Demining May Involve Europe as Iran Softens Stance https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-04/iran-weighs-allowing-europe-to-clear-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz

https://nitter.poast.org/Levitt_Matt/status/2084993293474033833#m

Published: August 5, 2026 13:21

Strait of Hormuz Demining May Involve Europe as Iran Softens Stance bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

“Even a moderate thawing of Saudi-Emirati tensions could create an opportunity for Gulf states to forge a more effective response to continued threats from Tehran,” write Allison Minor and April Longley Alley in @ForeignPolicy. https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/03/saudi-arabia-emirates-iran-israel-uae-missile-defense-sanctions-hormuz/

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2084742223258636582#m

Published: August 4, 2026 20:44

“Even a moderate thawing of Saudi-Emirati tensions could create an opportunity for Gulf states to forge a more effective response to continued threats from Tehran,” write Allison Minor and April Longley Alley in @ForeignPolicy.…

Iran’s biggest advantage is that it “can hurt the regional states and the global economy,” @Mikeknightsiraq told @reuters. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/how-iran-is-widening-its-pressure-campaign-force-us-concessions-2026-08-03/

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2084695926031909269#m

Published: August 4, 2026 17:40

Iran’s biggest advantage is that it “can hurt the regional states and the global economy,” @Mikeknightsiraq told @reuters. reuters.com/world/middle-eas…

RT by @WashInstitute: Turkey's planned Syrian airbase deployments were struck by Israeli aircraft in March 2025; Ankara shelved the sites. With Trump lifting CAATSA sanctions and approving F-16 engine transfers at the NATO summit, the outside brake on this rivalry is loosening. https://www.thecipherbrief.com/the-new-fault-line-israel-and-turkey-on-a-collision-course

https://nitter.poast.org/MikeJacobsonCT/status/2084693037511303589#m

Published: August 4, 2026 17:28

Turkey's planned Syrian airbase deployments were struck by Israeli aircraft in March 2025; Ankara shelved the sites. With Trump lifting CAATSA sanctions and approving F-16 engine transfers at the NATO summit, the outside brake on this rivalry is loosening.…

"The Iranians are trying to press their advantage," Michael Singh told @reuters. "They're interested in establishing sovereignty over the Strait [of Hormuz] and exercising selective control over the waterway.” https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/how-iran-is-widening-its-pressure-campaign-force-us-concessions-2026-08-03/

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Published: August 4, 2026 17:05

"The Iranians are trying to press their advantage," Michael Singh told @reuters. "They're interested in establishing sovereignty over the Strait [of Hormuz] and exercising selective control over the waterway.” reuters.com/world/middle-eas…

“The formulation of this requires a lot of conditionality — if you do this, we’ll do this — and each side right now is already signaling that they’re not going to start until the other side starts,” @GhAlOmari told @thehill about the Hamas disarmament deal. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6002984-israel-hamas-roadmaps-skepticism/

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2084682672048140772#m

Published: August 4, 2026 16:47

“The formulation of this requires a lot of conditionality — if you do this, we’ll do this — and each side right now is already signaling that they’re not going to start until the other side starts,” @GhAlOmari told @thehill about the Hamas disarmament…

RT by @WashInstitute: How is #Russia reshaping balance of power in the long-term in #Syria? My podcast @WarOnTheRocks @WashInstitute #MiddleEast https://warontherocks.com/episode/unspent-rounds/46056/unpacking-russias-long-game-in-syria/

https://nitter.poast.org/annaborsh/status/2084672840716960089#m

Published: August 4, 2026 16:08

How is #Russia reshaping balance of power in the long-term in #Syria? My podcast @WarOnTheRocks @WashInstitute #MiddleEast warontherocks.com/episode/un…

RT by @WashInstitute: Alleged lingering prisoner payments by the Palestinian Authority (PA) remain a major source of tension with U.S. and Israeli security officials. As the West Bank’s financial situation is increasingly dire and its stability remains fragile, it is critical that quiet Israeli-Palestinian security cooperation not be jeopardized. The key is finding a credible verification mechanism that can resolve the prisoner payment dispute once and for all. Nava Goldstein and I break down the issue in our latest piece. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/bridging-verification-gap-pa-prisoner-payments

https://nitter.poast.org/DavidMakovsky/status/2084661460462956606#m

Published: August 4, 2026 15:23

Alleged lingering prisoner payments by the Palestinian Authority (PA) remain a major source of tension with U.S. and Israeli security officials. As the West Bank’s financial situation is increasingly dire and its stability remains fragile, it is critical…

Despite the administration's transformative goals in the Middle East and the ongoing need for American help in weathering multiple regional crises, foreign assistance cuts can endanger U.S. interests in the region, wrote Alina Romanowski, @fishman_b , and Michael Jacobson in June. Read more: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/rethinking-foreign-assistance-cuts-endanger-us-interests

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2084656784141115404#m

Published: August 4, 2026 15:04

Despite the administration's transformative goals in the Middle East and the ongoing need for American help in weathering multiple regional crises, foreign assistance cuts can endanger U.S. interests in the region, wrote Alina Romanowski, @fishman_b , and…

RT by @WashInstitute: Syria tells US it is willing to drastically drop Russian oil imports, sources say https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/syria-tells-us-it-is-willing-drastically-drop-russian-oil-imports-sources-say-2026-08-04/ This has been in the works for some time

https://nitter.poast.org/azelin/status/2084637084178903388#m

Published: August 4, 2026 13:46

Syria tells US it is willing to drastically drop Russian oil imports, sources say reuters.com/business/energy/… This has been in the works for some time

RT by @WashInstitute: Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War. Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/business/iran-strait-hormuz-shipping-sailors.html

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:23

Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War. Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran nytimes.com/2026/08/04/busin…

RT by @WashInstitute: Roughly 6,000 sailors remain stranded in the Persian Gulf with no safe way home. Some sleep in their clothes in the event of an attack on their vessel. Others have limited food. They fear complaining because they might not get another contract. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/business/iran-strait-hormuz-shipping-sailors.html

https://nitter.poast.org/hdagres/status/2084612564411928881#m

Published: August 4, 2026 12:09

Roughly 6,000 sailors remain stranded in the Persian Gulf with no safe way home. Some sleep in their clothes in the event of an attack on their vessel. Others have limited food. They fear complaining because they might not get another contract.…

RT by @WashInstitute: "The attacks, tentatively attributed to Iran, expose a dangerous mismatch at the heart of American cybersecurity: The threat is geopolitical, while the defense is municipal." Not surprisingly, the personnel and budget cuts have weakened the US' cyberdefenses. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/02/opinion/iran-water-hack-trump.html

https://nitter.poast.org/hdagres/status/2084607448283844728#m

Published: August 4, 2026 11:48

"The attacks, tentatively attributed to Iran, expose a dangerous mismatch at the heart of American cybersecurity: The threat is geopolitical, while the defense is municipal." Not surprisingly, the personnel and budget cuts have weakened the US'…

RT by @WashInstitute: Thread: 1/3 An attack against a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was reported around an hour ago. We added it to our map that tracks maritime attacks in the MENA region since 2017. We will update once more details emerge. Link: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/menamaritime/?id=recQnAhdeaycuPaQU (Use map on a computer monitor; not yet adapted for phone screens.) #Shipping #OOTT #IranWar‌ @WashInstitute

https://nitter.poast.org/NoamRaydan/status/2084441833665380479#m

Published: August 4, 2026 00:50

Thread: 1/3 An attack against a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was reported around an hour ago. We added it to our map that tracks maritime attacks in the MENA region since 2017. We will update once more details emerge. Link: washingtoninstitute.org/mena……

“Even a moderate thawing of Saudi-Emirati tensions could create an opportunity for Gulf states to forge a more effective response to continued threats from Tehran,” write Allison Minor and April Longley Alley in @ForeignPolicy. https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/03/saudi-arabia-emirates-iran-israel-uae-missile-defense-sanctions-hormuz/

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2084378734920904840#m

Published: August 3, 2026 20:39

“Even a moderate thawing of Saudi-Emirati tensions could create an opportunity for Gulf states to forge a more effective response to continued threats from Tehran,” write Allison Minor and April Longley Alley in @ForeignPolicy.…

As the Iran war enters its sixth month, @dstroul joined other Middle East experts to discuss the escalating conflict with @nickschifrin of @PBS. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/compass-points/2026/07/the-widening-iran-war-and-what-it-means-for-the-region-and-the-world

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2084364244384903471#m

Published: August 3, 2026 19:42

As the Iran war enters its sixth month, @dstroul joined other Middle East experts to discuss the escalating conflict with @nickschifrin of @PBS. pbs.org/newshour/video/compa…

RT by @WashInstitute: Important statement from the Board of Peace clarifies a key point that has often been misunderstood: the proposed decommissioning is not limited to Hamas's heavy weapons, but also includes the arms it has long used to intimidate fellow Gazans - and, of course, those used on October 7. There is understandable skepticism that Hamas will actually disarm. But Israel has everything to gain if the process succeeds. The reflexively negative tone from Defense Minister Katz and others appears to dovetail with Likud primary politics - a dynamic that will be lost on almost all audiences abroad, and even on many Israelis outside the primary electorate. Israel - along with the people of Gaza who have suffered under Hamas - stands to benefit most from a credible decommissioning process. To paraphrase Ronald Reagan: distrust, but verify. The real test is whether this path can be pursued and rigorously tested, rather than dismissed before it even begins.

https://nitter.poast.org/DavidMakovsky/status/2084345659692401041#m

Published: August 3, 2026 18:28

Important statement from the Board of Peace clarifies a key point that has often been misunderstood: the proposed decommissioning is not limited to Hamas's heavy weapons, but also includes the arms it has long used to intimidate fellow Gazans - and, of…

"Letting Tunisia continue to slide deeper into isolation and autocracy would be a mistake for the international community," write Sabina Henneberg and Sarah Yerkes in @WPReview. https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/tunisia-saied-coup-isolation/

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2084338925976359051#m

Published: August 3, 2026 18:01

"Letting Tunisia continue to slide deeper into isolation and autocracy would be a mistake for the international community," write Sabina Henneberg and Sarah Yerkes in @WPReview. worldpoliticsreview.com/tuni…

To manage the Iran war's strain on Kuwait and help support this key Gulf partner's postwar reconstruction efforts, the U.S. should adopt a comprehensive strategy that goes beyond ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, writes @LizyDent. This includes: 🔹Conducting a force-posture review and consultation 🔹Reestablishing high-level political engagement 🔹Accelerating defense replenishment 🔹Establishing a reconstruction and resilience initiative 🔹Deepening the partnership beyond defense https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/kuwait-and-future-us-power-projection

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2084312741406286100#m

Published: August 3, 2026 16:17

To manage the Iran war's strain on Kuwait and help support this key Gulf partner's postwar reconstruction efforts, the U.S. should adopt a comprehensive strategy that goes beyond ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, writes…

RT by @WashInstitute: Correct. The BOP scheme for Gaza comes down to this: is Hamas fully disarmed or is it allowed to hand out small arms to followers, store other arms, for use at a later date. Do not let Hamas prioritize its weapons over the living conditions of Gaza residents

https://nitter.poast.org/Levitt_Matt/status/2084159378563666209#m

Published: August 3, 2026 06:08

Correct. The BOP scheme for Gaza comes down to this: is Hamas fully disarmed or is it allowed to hand out small arms to followers, store other arms, for use at a later date. Do not let Hamas prioritize its weapons over the living conditions of Gaza…

RT by @WashInstitute: Report: #Hamas gives guns to operatives to avoid total disarmament amid Board of Peace deal https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904298

https://nitter.poast.org/Levitt_Matt/status/2083896304812625926#m

Published: August 2, 2026 12:42

Report: #Hamas gives guns to operatives to avoid total disarmament amid Board of Peace deal jpost.com/israel-news/articl…

RT by @WashInstitute: This week's episode of Compass Points from @Newshour just dropped: The widening Iran war and what it means for the region and the world With @BashaReport, @AtlanticCouncil's Kirsten Fontenrose, @WashInstitute's @dstroul, and @MiddleEastInst's @AlexVatanka. Video/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2KTsthSQRw Podcast link: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/compass-points-with-pbs-news/the-widening-iran-war-and-what-it-means-for-the-region-and-the-world

https://nitter.poast.org/nickschifrin/status/2083334140640842131#m

Published: July 31, 2026 23:29

This week's episode of Compass Points from @Newshour just dropped: The widening Iran war and what it means for the region and the world With @BashaReport, @AtlanticCouncil's Kirsten Fontenrose, @WashInstitute's @dstroul, and @MiddleEastInst's @AlexVatanka.…

Check out @NoamRaydan and @FarzinNadimi's map to track maritime attacks and incidents in the MENA region since 2017. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/menamaritime/

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2083296119614754946#m

Published: July 31, 2026 20:57

Check out @NoamRaydan and @FarzinNadimi's map to track maritime attacks and incidents in the MENA region since 2017. washingtoninstitute.org/mena… Washington Institute (@WashInstitute) Iran and its Houthi partners are threatening shipping through key…

Iran and its Houthi partners are threatening shipping through key waterways in the Middle East, a new @WSJ article notes, drawing on data from @NoamRaydan and @FarzinNadimi's interactive map.  https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/tankers-are-being-blown-out-of-the-water-see-how-mideast-strikes-are-piling-up-00801570

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2083291980109332517#m

Published: July 31, 2026 20:41

Iran and its Houthi partners are threatening shipping through key waterways in the Middle East, a new @WSJ article notes, drawing on data from @NoamRaydan and @FarzinNadimi's interactive map.  wsj.com/world/middle-east/ta…

RT by @WashInstitute: 1/2 We're very happy to see The Wall Street Journal citing our data on maritime attacks in its latest coverage of the Iran war. Our @WashInstitute map (below) tracks maritime attacks and incidents in the MENA region since 2017. #Shipping #IranWar‌ https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/tankers-are-being-blown-out-of-the-water-see-how-mideast-strikes-are-piling-up-00801570?st=KBdVNB&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

https://nitter.poast.org/NoamRaydan/status/2083263890771583255#m

Published: July 31, 2026 18:49

1/2 We're very happy to see The Wall Street Journal citing our data on maritime attacks in its latest coverage of the Iran war. Our @WashInstitute map (below) tracks maritime attacks and incidents in the MENA region since 2017. #Shipping #IranWar‌ …

Iran does not “want to return to a full-scale war that involves both the U.S. and Israel, and also one with open-ended prospects,” @FarzinNadimi told @nytimes. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/world/middleeast/iran-war-us-trump.html

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2083258966830678101#m

Published: July 31, 2026 18:30

Iran does not “want to return to a full-scale war that involves both the U.S. and Israel, and also one with open-ended prospects,” @FarzinNadimi told @nytimes. nytimes.com/2026/07/28/world…

Construction of barriers and bases in Gaza seem to indicate that Israel's military "is preparing for a long stay along the Yellow Line, as little (if any) progress has been made in disarming Hamas,” Assaf Orion told @BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvwjmme3p0o

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2083248879688982628#m

Published: July 31, 2026 17:50

Construction of barriers and bases in Gaza seem to indicate that Israel's military "is preparing for a long stay along the Yellow Line, as little (if any) progress has been made in disarming Hamas,” Assaf Orion told @BBC. bbc.com/news/articles/cpvwjm…

Throughout the Iran war, Kuwait has been one of the Gulf states hardest hit by Iranian retaliation. Washington should reinforce its commitment to this critical ally, writes @LizyDent. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/kuwait-and-future-us-power-projection

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2083238822230229186#m

Published: July 31, 2026 17:10

Throughout the Iran war, Kuwait has been one of the Gulf states hardest hit by Iranian retaliation. Washington should reinforce its commitment to this critical ally, writes @LizyDent. washingtoninstitute.org/poli…

What’s next in the Iran war? Institute research director Dana Stroul outlines three critical developments to watch as Washington weighs its options in the region.

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2083228177560645721#m

Published: July 31, 2026 16:27

What’s next in the Iran war? Institute research director Dana Stroul outlines three critical developments to watch as Washington weighs its options in the region. Video

"American pressure on the SAF [Sudanese Armed Forces] at this point in the war will further complicate US policy to end the war," writes @AreigElhag in @TheNatlInterest. https://nationalinterest.org/feature/what-new-us-sanctions-mean-for-the-sudan-civil-war

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2083216333701820566#m

Published: July 31, 2026 15:40

"American pressure on the SAF [Sudanese Armed Forces] at this point in the war will further complicate US policy to end the war," writes @AreigElhag in @TheNatlInterest. nationalinterest.org/feature…

RT by @WashInstitute: "A Dubai-based crypto exchange serves as a hub for moving illicit Iranian money. The exchange, Shelbit, links a vast gambling network fronted by two globetrotting influencers, bitcoin mining and Iran’s central bank. Shelbit has sent hundreds of millions in crypto to Binance, the world’s biggest exchange." https://www.reuters.com/investigations/illicit-iranian-gambling-network-helped-pull-off-4-billion-sanctions-dodge-2026-07-31/

https://nitter.poast.org/Levitt_Matt/status/2083188454645448862#m

Published: July 31, 2026 13:50

"A Dubai-based crypto exchange serves as a hub for moving illicit Iranian money. The exchange, Shelbit, links a vast gambling network fronted by two globetrotting influencers, bitcoin mining and Iran’s central bank. Shelbit has sent hundreds of millions in…

RT by @WashInstitute: Looking for a sure fire way to undermine the Lebanon-Israel-US trilateral agreement? Put Turkish forces along the Lebanon-Israel border. Turkey eyes new security role in Lebanon as UN mission ends | AP News https://apnews.com/article/turkey-lebanon-new-initiative-after-unifil-785c0d28738f55533b402a73816b5426

https://nitter.poast.org/Levitt_Matt/status/2083167544173584553#m

Published: July 31, 2026 12:27

Looking for a sure fire way to undermine the Lebanon-Israel-US trilateral agreement? Put Turkish forces along the Lebanon-Israel border. Turkey eyes new security role in Lebanon as UN mission ends | AP News apnews.com/article/turkey-le…

RT by @WashInstitute: The Hamas decommissioning of arms creates a possibility; yes, it’s a process of 8 months, and weapons would be stored not destroyed under the NCAG, the Palestinian technocrats who are to manage Gaza. If implemented, reconstruction and IDF withdrawal can happen. It is a start.

https://nitter.poast.org/AmbDennisRoss/status/2083165878036685310#m

Published: July 31, 2026 12:20

The Hamas decommissioning of arms creates a possibility; yes, it’s a process of 8 months, and weapons would be stored not destroyed under the NCAG, the Palestinian technocrats who are to manage Gaza. If implemented, reconstruction and IDF withdrawal can…

RT by @WashInstitute: Kicker is if this is actual decommissioning of Hamas weapons or just storing them for use another day. BOP & NCAG both using the term “decommissioning” and should be held to that

https://nitter.poast.org/Levitt_Matt/status/2083141075321942139#m

Published: July 31, 2026 10:41

Kicker is if this is actual decommissioning of Hamas weapons or just storing them for use another day. BOP & NCAG both using the term “decommissioning” and should be held to that Nickolay E. MLADENOV (@nmladenov) Today, agreement has been reached on…

RT by @WashInstitute: 🎧In this episode, we to look at how the US-Saudi strikes on Iran-affiliated militias in Iraq fit into the broader direction of the US-Iran war. Featuring @GulfStatesInst's Douglas Silliman, @IISS_org's @HTAlhasan & @WashInstitute's Elizabeth Dent https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/beyond-the-headlines/2026/07/31/what-the-us-saudi-strikes-on-iran-affiliated-militias-in-iraq-reveal-about-the-wider-war/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1785493295

https://nitter.poast.org/TheNationalNews/status/2083135984707727748#m

Published: July 31, 2026 10:21

🎧In this episode, we to look at how the US-Saudi strikes on Iran-affiliated militias in Iraq fit into the broader direction of the US-Iran war. Featuring @GulfStatesInst's Douglas Silliman, @IISS_org's @HTAlhasan & @WashInstitute's Elizabeth Dent…

RT by @WashInstitute: Congratulations to @nmladenov not only for this important achievement but for affirming the right approach, affirming the principle that #Israeli withdrawal is wholly dependent on decommissioning #Hamas weapons. On this principle, real progress can be built.

https://nitter.poast.org/robsatloff/status/2083052881620480278#m

Published: July 31, 2026 04:51

Congratulations to @nmladenov not only for this important achievement but for affirming the right approach, affirming the principle that #Israeli withdrawal is wholly dependent on decommissioning #Hamas weapons. On this principle, real progress can be…

RT by @WashInstitute: Levitt, who previously served as a CT analyst @FBI, was called as a prosecution witness & explained that Nasrallah's speech was a pivotal moment. “This was by no means just propaganda," Levitt testified. "It's a call to action" to a global audience. https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_b907d03a-cda3-44ed-a64e-de458247ac5d.html

https://nitter.poast.org/Levitt_Matt/status/2082953626700710035#m

Published: July 30, 2026 22:16

Levitt, who previously served as a CT analyst @FBI, was called as a prosecution witness & explained that Nasrallah's speech was a pivotal moment. “This was by no means just propaganda," Levitt testified. "It's a call to action" to a global audience.…

RT by @WashInstitute: 2 years ago today Israel killed #Hezbollah’s chief of staff, Fuad Shukr, after over a year of near daily Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israeli communities after Oct 7 The Death of a Hezbollah Lifer @WashInstitute https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/death-hezbollah-lifer

https://nitter.poast.org/Levitt_Matt/status/2082927616072335470#m

Published: July 30, 2026 20:33

2 years ago today Israel killed #Hezbollah’s chief of staff, Fuad Shukr, after over a year of near daily Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israeli communities after Oct 7 The Death of a Hezbollah Lifer @WashInstitute washingtoninstitute.org/poli…

“A wider war that draws in the Houthis would increase economic costs, deepen tensions with Washington and strengthen incentives for Gulf states to seek their own accommodation with Tehran,” wrote April Longley Alley in June in @latimes. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/how-looming-houthi-threat-could-turn-iran-war

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2082885100287521110#m

Published: July 30, 2026 17:44

“A wider war that draws in the Houthis would increase economic costs, deepen tensions with Washington and strengthen incentives for Gulf states to seek their own accommodation with Tehran,” wrote April Longley Alley in June in @latimes.…

RT by @WashInstitute: See my new @WashInstitute @horizonengage piece on how to get the tricky Iraq-Saudi-US triangle on-track and keep it there. Hard thing to do when all three members of the triangle are involved in military operations cross-crossing the Iraq-Saudi border.

https://nitter.poast.org/Mikeknightsiraq/status/2082877845236294027#m

Published: July 30, 2026 17:15

See my new @WashInstitute @horizonengage piece on how to get the tricky Iraq-Saudi-US triangle on-track and keep it there. Hard thing to do when all three members of the triangle are involved in military operations cross-crossing the Iraq-Saudi border. …

RT by @WashInstitute: 'Both Ukraine and Iran can't afford to prioritize taking each other on. The more likely scenario is these types of interactions.' Anna Borshchevskaya (@annaborsh) with @natasharaquel_ on #MiddleEastNow

https://nitter.poast.org/i24NEWS_EN/status/2082876400646725755#m

Published: July 30, 2026 17:10

'Both Ukraine and Iran can't afford to prioritize taking each other on. The more likely scenario is these types of interactions.' Anna Borshchevskaya (@annaborsh) with @natasharaquel_ on #MiddleEastNow Video

To counter Russian activity in Syria, the U.S. should focus on: 🔹limiting Russia’s ability to translate its presence into renewed political leverage 🔹raising the costs for Russia to remain in Syria Read @annaborsh's recommendations: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/russia-not-leaving-syria

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2082860545699397840#m

Published: July 30, 2026 16:07

To counter Russian activity in Syria, the U.S. should focus on: 🔹limiting Russia’s ability to translate its presence into renewed political leverage 🔹raising the costs for Russia to remain in Syria Read @annaborsh's recommendations:…

"The United States must do what it can to get a Baghdad-Riyadh summit back on track, toward the broader goal of buttressing this complex triangular relationship through a mix of military and diplomatic measures," writes @Mikeknightsiraq. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/how-prevent-militias-disrupting-iraqi-saudi-relations

https://nitter.poast.org/WashInstitute/status/2082846112172388529#m

Published: July 30, 2026 15:09

"The United States must do what it can to get a Baghdad-Riyadh summit back on track, toward the broader goal of buttressing this complex triangular relationship through a mix of military and diplomatic measures," writes @Mikeknightsiraq.…

RT by @WashInstitute: Must read from @Mikeknightsiraq: "Tehran will undoubtedly continue using Iraqi proxy attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states in an attempt to cut Zaidi off from the broader Arab support he needs to make progress on his rather optimistic pledge to bring all arms under state control by September 30—the same day that U.S. combat forces are expected to vacate Iraq"@WashInstitute https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/how-prevent-militias-disrupting-iraqi-saudi-relations

https://nitter.poast.org/LizyDent/status/2082818074432917758#m

Published: July 30, 2026 13:18

Must read from @Mikeknightsiraq: "Tehran will undoubtedly continue using Iraqi proxy attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states in an attempt to cut Zaidi off from the broader Arab support he needs to make progress on his rather optimistic pledge to…

RT by @WashInstitute: Breaking News: Plethora of early reports suggesting there has been a breakthrough with Hamas on decommissioning of weapons in Gaza. People have reason to withhold judgment until they know more and whether there is fine print, hidden linkages and verification issues. I should say that I was just in Cairo and there was a lot of optimism by people involved in the talks with Hamas that this was more possible than people think. Let’s wait to know more before saying Mabruk (Congrats). If true, obviously a world-class, massive achievement.

https://nitter.poast.org/DavidMakovsky/status/2082808090001310138#m

Published: July 30, 2026 12:38

Breaking News: Plethora of early reports suggesting there has been a breakthrough with Hamas on decommissioning of weapons in Gaza. People have reason to withhold judgment until they know more and whether there is fine print, hidden linkages and…

RT by @WashInstitute: We've uploaded all the details surrounding the incident involving the Energos Winter (IMO 9256614) FSRU and the LNG carrier GasLog Salem (IMO 9638915) at Damietta port, Egypt, on July 29. Our map tracks maritime attacks in the MENA region since 2017. Link to the Energos Winter ( that carries info on the GasLog Salem): https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/menamaritime/?id=recyNjHjCdATVJNoz (Use on a computer monitor; not yet adapted for phone screens) The last event we recorded in the Mediterranean involving an LNG tanker was the Russia-flagged LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz (IMO 9243148), which experienced an attack in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta in March 2026. I created the video below to show you how to look for the Energos Winter, as well as the Arctic Metagaz for background. #ONGT #Shipping #Egypt #FSRU @WashInstitute

https://nitter.poast.org/NoamRaydan/status/2082664337500410294#m

Published: July 30, 2026 03:07

We've uploaded all the details surrounding the incident involving the Energos Winter (IMO 9256614) FSRU and the LNG carrier GasLog Salem (IMO 9638915) at Damietta port, Egypt, on July 29. Our map tracks maritime attacks in the MENA region since 2017. …