What Happens After an Iran-Israel War?

Not for the first time in history, the end of a war could help create the conditions for stability, cooperation and peace.

U.S.G.S.”: Levant Basin contains 122 tcf gas, 1.7 bil. oil barrels

The Israeli government plans to build a floating liquefied natural gas terminal with a sea-based defense radar system off its Mediterranean coast while forming a naval force to protect its rich offshore gas fields against terrorist attack. (more…)

Assad’s Downfall and the Regional Balance of Power

The remaining advocates of Bashar Assad are working overtime to portray a vision of a completely chaotic Middle East if and when the Alawite regime finally collapses.

Israel seeks Cyprus base to guard gas fields

Israel is reported to be seeking to deploy fighter aircraft in Cyprus, its partner in developing a natural gas bonanza under the eastern Mediterranean, to protect the vital energy resources.

Turkey is seen as one of the main threats. (more…)

Turkey seeks world action as Syria’s Homs bleeds

Syria’s army pounded the rebel city of Homs on Wednesday as Turkey sought international action to protect civilians from former ally President Bashar al-Assad, a move that risks the wrath of Russia and China. (more…)

Turkey mediated in release of 11 kidnapped Iranians in Syria

Syria’s Free Syrian Army has said Turkey mediated the release of 11 kidnapped Iranians, expressing gratitude to Turkey for its help and support for the rebel army.

Gunmen kidnapped 11 Iranian pilgrims heading to the Syrian capital from Turkey last Wednesday. The group of 35 pilgrims was traveling on a bus outside the central city of Hama when armed men ambushed the group. (more…)

M.E. officials attack Russia, China, urge cutting ties with Syria

ARAB leaders and officials have attacked the UN after Russia and China blocked a resolution condemning the Damascus regime, as Tunisia urged the world to cut diplomatic ties with Syria.

Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali said Moscow and Beijing’s actions showed the veto system of the Security Council was flawed (more…)

French court asked to rule on genocide bill

France’s Constitutional Council has been asked to determine whether a bill concerning the mass killings of Armenians a century ago violates the constitution. (more…)

GCC, Turkey urge Syria to accept Arab League peace plan

The Arab plan, which envisages President Bashar al-Assad transferring power to his deputy and the formation of a national unity government within two months, has been rejected by Syria. (more…)

Turkey ready to work with UN on Syria , says FM

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said Turkey will support any decision the Arab League will take on Syria even if the decision involves UN intervention to bring about an end to the bloodshed .
“I would like to announce that we will support the decisions made at a critical meeting of the Arab League this afternoon ( on Syria) (more…)