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Areas we are closely monitoring, with a focus on statements by governments, terrorist and rebel groups, and their leaders, include:
Iran: Following the war, Iranian regime officials and clerics ramp up their assassination threats against Trump, as they withdraw from all international nuclear oversight organizations and vow to double down on the country's nuclear program. At the same time, Iran's non-Persian ethnic groups call for the downfall of the Islamic regime and possibilities for a new future for the country.
Qatar: Qatar, the foremost sponsor of terrorism worldwide that pretends to be a U.S. ally continues to pretend also to be an "honest broker" in negotiations, amid its ongoing efforts to buy influence in the West, including in U.S. higher education.
Gaza and Lebanon: As Hamas continues to attempt to thwart the distribution of humanitarian aid that it once exclusively controlled – thus controlling Gaza's civilian population – the Lebanese government, under U.S. pressure, demands that Hizbullah disarm, but Hizbullah's compliance is not assured.
Syria : Amid President Trump's lifting of all remaining U.S. sanctions on Syria, and removal of Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham – the organization led by Syrian leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa that took over the country in December – from the list of designated terrorists, Syria appears to be interested in security arrangements with Israel.
Yemen's Houthis: Ansar Allah (the Houthis), the last Iranian proxy left standing, resumes its disruption of shipping in the Red Sea and missile and drone launches towards Israel.
Jihadi activity: There are increased threats and chatter about lone wolf attacks in the West, from ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and other jihadi organizations.
Russia-Iran-China Alliance: The 12-day Israel/U.S.-Iran war laid bare the limits of Russia's and China's support for Iran, as neither came to Iran's defense during that time.
Extremist imams and Islamist organizations in the U.S. and West: In addition to all these regions, MEMRI focuses on exposing the continuing extremism emanating from mosques and Islamist organizations in the U.S.
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