With the formation of Ali al-Zaidi’s government in Iraq, the name of retired U.S. general David Petraeus has resurfaced with unusual prominence, amid American pressure to exclude Iran-aligned armed factions from the cabinet unveiled on May 13, 2026.

The controversy over Egypt’s military movements did not begin with Israeli analyst Ben Tzion Macales‏’s posts, as the issue had already reached the official level in "Israel" through diplomatic statements and media reports accusing Cairo of breaching the "peace" treaty’s security arrangements.

The wave of assassinations that has swept through Yemen’s temporary capital of Aden in recent days has once again thrust the city’s file of assassinations that took place over the past years back into the spotlight, following the Houthi coup against Yemen’s internationally recognized government.

While Qatar is striving to contain the war and prevent its escalation, other voices seem more inclined to adopt a military solution, regardless of the cost.

Although the U.S. military has declared success in rescuing the F-15 crew downed by Iran, the operation came at a heavy cost, including lost aircraft, wounded troops, and a symbolic and political setback that could haunt Trump, recalling the political fallout faced by Jimmy Carter.