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L'Orient-Le Jour
6 hours ago
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Larijani in Beirut: What message is he delivering to Hezbollah?
Although Foreign Minister Joe Rajji and a part of the political class denounced the 'Iranian interference' in Lebanese affairs, Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, is expected in Beirut on Wednesday. In fact, the Iranian embassy requested official meetings even before his visit to Beirut was officially visit is of great significance for a couple of reasons. First, Larijani is seen as a figure close to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. This implies that the discussions will take place at a higher level. Second, this visit is part of a tour that Larijani started in Iraq and then Lebanon, as if there was suddenly an effort to revive the so-called 'Axis of Resistance.' More on the visit & local offical reactions Ali Larijani expected in Lebanon amid Hezbollah disarmament push Similarly,...
Shafaq News
a day ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Source: Iran's Larijani in Baghdad to reshape Axis of Resistance
Shafaq News – Baghdad Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani arrived in Baghdad for a two-day visit focused on restructuring the 'Axis of Resistance' and boosting Iraq's role in regional stability, an informed source confirmed to Shafaq News on Monday. According to the source, Larijani aims to ''reorganize the regional alliance after a period of weakened leadership, with efforts to formalize protocols for this process.'' His talks with Iraqi officials will also cover the urgent formation of a government to stabilize Iraq and the wider region. A meeting with Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, is not planned. Earlier today, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani oversaw the signing of a security memorandum of understanding with Larijani, further reaffirming Iraq's backing of dialogue between the United States and Iran. Larijani's visit comes amid heightened political maneuvering in Baghdad, as US officials press the Iraqi government to reject the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Authority law, which would formalize and expand the powers of the paramilitary coalition that includes several Iran-aligned factions.
Shafaq News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
US dismisses Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' claim as delusional
Shafaq News – Washington The US State Department spokesperson, Tammy Bruce, dismissed Iran's claim that the 'Axis of Resistance' is stronger than ever, describing it as 'a delusional narrative' aimed at deflecting from the major challenges the country faces at home. Asked by Shafaq News how Washington views the Iranian Armed Forces' statement, Bruce said Lebanon's Hezbollah, Gaza's Hamas, and the Syrian government of Bashar al-Assad 'are gone,' Iran's nuclear facilities 'have been obliterated,' and its remaining allied groups 'did little or nothing during the 12-day war.' 'The world knows that, and ordinary Iranians likely know that too,' the spokesperson added. The comments followed a statement earlier by Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, who asserted that the 'Axis of Resistance is more unified and capable than ever.' He said the alliance—which Iran defines as including Lebanon's Hezbollah, Palestine's Hamas, Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, Yemen's Houthis (Ansarallah), and other groups—has grown in both strength and coordination and is ready to respond to any threat.
Memri
4 days ago
- Politics
- Memri
Dari-Language Website: 'The New Middle East Project Is Essentially A Revised Version Of Classical Colonialism'; 'The Taliban Are... A Deliberately Engineered Project For The Destruction Of Regional Se
On July 14, 2025, the Dari-language Afghan media outlet Rewayat News published an article accusing the West of implementing a new colonial project for the fragmentation of the Middle East and Central Asia, and arguing that the Taliban rulers of Kabul are a tool in this project. "Today's Afghanistan is the operational backbone of proxy terrorism in West Asia – a tool for pressuring Iran, destabilizing China's borders in Xinjiang, and threatening Russia in its traditional sphere of influence," according to the article, titled "The New Middle East: A Project of Fragmentation, Crisis, and Neo-Colonial Domination by the West." The writer claims that the U.S. and Israel are reviving the "New Middle East" strategy to destabilize the region through proxy terrorism, ethnic division, and internal crises, but the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, an obstacle in this strategy, "proved that Tehran is not only resilient in the face of aggression, but also possesses high capability in responding. This resistance, in the short term, halted the enemy's plan." Following are excerpts from the article, as translated from Dari: "In Recent Years, The Phrase New Middle East Has Once Again Turned Into The Central Slogan Of The Foreign Policy Of The United States Of America And The Zionist Regime" "In recent years, the phrase New Middle East has once again turned into the central slogan of the foreign policy of the United States of America and the Zionist regime – a slogan that, although it appears to have a democratic and developmental gloss, is in fact a re-reading of an old colonial project with newer and more destructive tactics. "The real goal of this project is nothing other than the fragmentation of the countries of the region, the weakening of the Axis of Resistance, and the reconstruction of Western domination over the resources and strategic equations of West Asia. "In the meantime, the Islamic Republic of Iran, as one of the main pillars of the new multipolar world order, and Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban, as a base of proxy terrorism, have been placed at the center of this complex game. "The New Middle East was first proposed in the 2000s, in the context of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, by Western political and military elites. On the surface, slogans such as democratization, combating terrorism, and economic development were presented, but the reality on the ground was nothing but military occupation, the promotion of sectarian violence, the collapse of states, and the formation of extremist groups." "Today's Afghanistan Is The Operational Backbone Of Proxy Terrorism In West Asia – A Tool For Pressuring Iran, Destabilizing China's Borders In Xinjiang, And Threatening Russia In Its Traditional Sphere Of Influence" "Now, this project has returned with a new face, relying on proxy war, regional terrorism, and the erosion of security from within borders. One of the main obstacles to the realization of the New Middle East project is the Islamic Republic of Iran – a country with an independent policy, strategic ties with China, Russia, and the BRICS axis, and continuous support for the Axis of Resistance. "The recent 12-day war [from June 13-24, 2025] between the Zionist regime and Iran, which began with the green light from the West and with the aim of testing Iran's deterrent power, proved that Tehran is not only resilient in the face of aggression, but also possesses high capability in responding. This resistance, in the short term, halted the enemy's plan, but it was a sign of the beginning of a new phase of multi-layered aggression against Iran and its allies. "After the hasty withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan, the Taliban, with covert support from the West, took control of the country. Contrary to initial claims, stability and security did not return. Today, the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan has turned into a safe haven for terrorist networks – from ISKP [the Islamic State Khurasan Province] to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Jaish al-Adl, Ansarullah of Tajikistan, and other regional extremist groups. "Today's Afghanistan is the operational backbone of proxy terrorism in West Asia – a tool for pressuring Iran, destabilizing China's borders in Xinjiang, and threatening Russia in its traditional sphere of influence. "The greatest strategic mistake of countries such as Iran, Pakistan, Russia, and the Central Asian republics is underestimating the emerging reality of the Taliban. If Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, as a center for the export of proxy terrorism, continues to be viewed with wishful thinking and appeasement, the region will soon face a new wave of instability, internal uprisings, and war of attrition. The Taliban are not a force for reconstruction, but a deliberately engineered project for the destruction of regional security." "Groups Such As Jaish Al-Adl In Southeastern Iran, TTP In Pakistan, And Extremist Islamists In Central Asia Are All Tools For Eroding The Territorial Cohesion Of Independent Countries" "As part of this same project, the West is pursuing targeted fragmentation within the countries of the region from within. Inciting minorities, arming extremist ethnic and religious currents, and supporting separatist armed groups are parts of this strategy. Groups such as Jaish Al-Adl in southeastern Iran, TTP in Pakistan, and extremist Islamists in Central Asia are all tools for eroding the territorial cohesion of independent countries. The ultimate goal is to reshape weak states, embroiled in internal crises and dependent on external support – a pattern that has been experienced repeatedly in other parts of the world as well. "The New Middle East project is essentially a revised version of classical colonialism with modern tools. This time not through direct invasion, but through proxy terrorism, war of attrition, ethnic incitement, and narrative warfare. "The Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has now become the central base for the implementation of this project. If the countries of the region, especially the members of the BRICS axis, do not respond to this intelligent and coordinated threat, we should expect in the not-too-distant future an explosion of violence, insecurity, and ... fragmentation throughout the region. "Today is the time to stand firm. The time to move beyond wishful thinking. Either the region reaches unity and a redefinition of independent regional security, or it will burn in the fire of the new version of colonialism." Source: (Afghanistan), July 14, 2025.
Shafaq News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iran: Axis of Resistance stronger than ever
Shafaq News – Tehran The "Axis of Resistance" is more unified and capable than ever, Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi said on Thursday, asserting that allied groups across the region stand ready to respond to any threat. Speaking at a ceremony marking 40 days since an Israeli airstrike killed several Iranian military personnel, Shekarchi accused Israel of trying to shift the regional balance of power. However, he emphasized that the Axis of Resistance—which includes Lebanon's Hezbollah, Palestine's Hamas, Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, Yemen's Houthis (Ansarallah), and others—has grown in strength and coordination. 'The enemies of the Islamic Republic and oppressed peoples everywhere—especially the Palestinian people—will be defeated,' he stated. Shekarchi described the "martyrs" as the strategic depth of the Resistance and vital to confronting what he called 'US hegemony and Israeli aggression.' The strikes, which targeted central Tehran, killed several senior commanders and scientists linked to Iran's missile and drone programs, triggering mass mourning. Hundreds of thousands attended the funerals in a public show of grief.
