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Edward Finkelstein

Edward Finkelstein

From Athens, Edward Finkelstein covers current events in Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt, Libya, and Sudan. He has over 15 years of experience reporting on these countries. He is a specialist in terrorism issues

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Macron: Prestige on the cheap, courage not included

Diplomacy

Macron: Prestige on the cheap, courage not included

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday that France would "never take part" in operations to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, directly contradicting US President Donald Trump, who had given Macron an "8 out of 10" for his supposed willingness to help.

The Mullahs' fantasy war: Devastating strikes that leave no damage

Iran

The Mullahs' fantasy war: Devastating strikes that leave no damage

Iran's military announced Sunday it had conducted drone strikes targeting key Israeli security installations - including the elite Lahav 433 unit and a satellite communications center - according to an official communiqué relayed by state news agency IRNA.

Bahrain Defence Force: 314 Iranian projectiles intercepted since war began

Bahrain

Bahrain Defence Force: 314 Iranian projectiles intercepted since war began

Bahrain's General Command of the Defence Force announced that its air defence systems have successfully intercepted and destroyed 121 ballistic missiles and 193 drones since the onset of Iranian hostilities - a staggering toll that underscores the relentless scale of Tehran's retaliatory campaign against Gulf states.

Kuwait international airport hit by Iranian drones

Kuwait

Kuwait international airport hit by Iranian drones

Kuwaiti authorities reported material damage to Kuwait International Airport following a drone attack, as Iran continues its retaliatory strikes against Gulf states in response to the US-Israeli military campaign against the Islamic Republic.

How Hezbollah signed its own death warrant

Hezbollah

How Hezbollah signed its own death warrant

On March 2, 2026, Hezbollah made the most catastrophic strategic miscalculation in its four-decade history. It didn't stumble into war. It ran toward it, eyes open, missiles armed. And now, the reckoning has begun.

France in the Middle East: Present, Vocal and Irrelevant

Diplomacy

France in the Middle East: Present, Vocal and Irrelevant

France is sending two frigates to the Red Sea as part of the EU's Aspides naval mission. Emmanuel Macron, meeting with the leaders of Cyprus and Greece, spoke of a "purely defensive, purely escort mission." A measured gesture. A careful statement. A perfectly calibrated non-event.

The holy and the profitable

Iran

The holy and the profitable

Meet Mojtaba Khamenei: Ruthless ideologue, supreme leader's son, and conveniently, a very wealthy Man. Religion has always been good for business.

France's empty gesture in Lebanon

Lebanon

France's empty gesture in Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday the reinforcement of military cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces, pledging armored vehicles and logistical support. 

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