Najat Ibrahim

The American-Israeli war on Iran has not only reshaped the Middle East’s security landscape; it has also accelerated an important shift in regional diplomacy. Qatar has emerged from the conflict with its position as one of the region’s—and increasingly the world’s—most consequential diplomatic brokers further strengthened, while Pakistan has made a surprising but significant entry into the mediation fold. Just as important has been the way the two countries have worked in tandem.

During a recent television interview with Tamir Hayman, Israel’s former military intelligence chief mentioned that Israel had hoped to pressure Tehran at the outset of the war it launched with the United States in late February by instigating a Kurdish insurgency inside Iran. Hayman claimed, however, that this “centerpiece” of a wider plan to bring down the Islamic Republic was thwarted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who persuaded U.S. President Donald Trump to abandon it.

Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II (M) with Board and Management of GRA The Board and management of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) have paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, as part of efforts to enhance their relationship with key stakeholders. Board chair of GRA, Joe Ghartey, commended the Ga Mantse for his work, particularly for the numerous projects and programmes he has rolled out upon assumption of the throne.