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Turkey is taking diplomatic steps to curb Israeli airstrikes in Syria, aiming to stabilize the region without triggering a broader conflict. While both Ankara and Tel Aviv publicly reject further confrontation, tensions remain high as Israel targets central Syria, citing old regime threats. Turkey, closely aligned with Syria’s new leadership, is positioning itself as a mediator to restore balance and prevent escalation. Behind the scenes, US President Trump is in talks with both nations, as Israel seeks assurances that Turkey will help secure its northern border and limit Iranian influence.

On April 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 10 percent tariff on all Egyptian exports. This was a move aimed at boosting American manufacturing and cutting the trade deficit. The policy hits Egypt’s key export sectors—especially garments, iron, and steel—threatening a significant blow to its USD1.95 billion export market to the US. With US investments in Egypt valued at $8 billion, the tariff could strain economic ties and force Egypt to seek new markets or renegotiate terms. The impact may reshape Egypt’s trade strategy and test diplomatic relations with Washington.

The wars in Gaza and Yemen have reshaped the Middle East, revealing a shift in regional power dynamics and exposing deeper geopolitical transformations. As the Gaza war escalates, Iran’s influence appears to wane, with Hezbollah and the Houthis facing severe blows, including assassinations and military strikes. US and Israeli actions have drawn new battle lines, pulling Egypt, Jordan, and others into the conflict’s ripple effects. Meanwhile, Egypt finds itself fending off disinformation campaigns and renewed efforts to displace Gazans. This evolving crisis underscores a broader struggle — not just for territory, but for regional control, unity, and the Palestinian cause.

Gulf financial markets have plunged sharply due to escalating US-led tariffs, sparking global economic uncertainty and driving oil prices to four-year lows. The UAE and Saudi Arabia were hit hardest, with market indices falling significantly amid investor panic and risk aversion. Experts warn that recovery will be slow and uncertain without a shift in US trade policy or global economic stability. This crisis underscores the deep interconnectedness of Gulf economies with international markets and the far-reaching impact of protectionist trade moves

Iran is increasingly using Yemen as a strategic front to replicate its Hezbollah model, deepening ties with the Houthi movement to expand regional influence and pressure its rivals, especially Saudi Arabia and the US. Through military support and ideological alignment, Iran has helped the Houthis evolve into a powerful regional actor, now threatening global shipping lanes like the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The stakes grow higher as the US under President Trump escalates military pressure on the Houthis. This article unpacks how Iran's proxy strategy in Yemen is reshaping the Middle East’s security landscape.