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Zaidoon Alhadid is a journalist and political commentator based in Amman.
The Iranian crisis is no longer amenable to de-escalatory language or diplomatic statements. The current scene suggests that the region is standing on the brink of an explosion—not because war has become inevitable, but because the tools for preventing it are rapidly eroding. Protests inside Iran are no longer merely an economic issue, and U.S. and Israeli pressures are no longer just deterrent messages. Both sides are moving toward a harsh moment of testing, defined by a single question: who will back down first?
The question is no longer whether Iran supports Hezbollah, but rather how far it is willing to bear the cost of that support in a regional moment where events on the ground are accelerating. The recent Israeli airstrikes in southern and eastern Lebanon, accompanied by direct civilian evacuation warnings, are not merely a temporary military escalation. They clearly expose the fragility of the balance that has governed the relationship between Tehran and Hezbollah for years.
Donald Trump’s statements calling for the Zionist entity to reach an understanding with Syria’s new leadership, represented by President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, were not merely a passing remark in a heated political debate. Rather, they reflected a deep awareness of a structural shift affecting the balance of power in the Middle East. Trump—known for his transactional reading of international relations—fully understands that continuing to treat Syria as an open arena is no longer a safe option, neither for the Zionist entity nor for its allies, amid intertwined regional interests and the rise of Turkey as a central actor that cannot be ignored.
The return to war between Iran and the Zionist entity is no longer a hypothetical question or mere media scare tactic. It has become a steadily advancing possibility as all the red lines that governed the conflict for years continue to erode. What is unfolding today is a shift from a carefully managed shadow conflict to a confrontation edging closer to the open—not because either side seeks an all-out war, but because both now see retreat as more dangerous than pressing forward.
When His Majesty King Abdullah II visits national factories in Al-Qastal and affirms the state’s support for domestic products and the strengthening of reliance on them, the royal message is clear: the national economy can only be built on a strong industrial base, a reliable local product, and mutual trust between citizens and what is offered to them. However, this message—despite its significance—requires a strict regulatory framework to protect it from any shortcomings that could undermine its objectives.
It appears that the issue of the “last prisoner” is no longer merely a humanitarian matter or a minor negotiating detail within a Gaza ceasefire agreement. Rather, it has turned into a revealing political mirror reflecting the true nature and intentions of the Zionist entity. While Washington continues to push for a transition to the second phase of the agreement, this entity clings to the file of the missing soldier as a pretext to slow the path toward de-escalation and keep the door to war wide open—even at the expense of its own soldiers’ lives.
Jordan is navigating a critical phase in the path of economic modernization—one in which the government and its economic team face a race against time. This stage leaves no room for delay or hesitation. It requires a shift from crisis management to producing real solutions and implementing policies concretely on the ground, not merely outlining visions and statements. At the center of this test stands the new Amra City, a project that is far more than an urban development plan; it is a genuine reflection of the state’s ability to translate economic modernization into tangible reality.
In the Middle East, wars rarely erupt all at once. They creep in quietly, shaped by fiery messages, calculated assassinations, or field maneuvers that each side believes are still “under control.” The recent assassination of one of Hezbollah’s most prominent military commanders, Haitham al-Tabtabai, is not an isolated event. It is a pivotal moment in a trajectory where smoke is thickening and the margin for miscalculation is widening.
The meeting between Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House was far from an ordinary political encounter. It marked a pivotal moment redefining relations between Washington and Damascus and opened the door to a comprehensive review of sanctions, the Caesar Act, and the political and economic maps of the Arab Mashreq.
In a dynamic meeting between His Majesty King Abdullah II and the people of Karak earlier this week, the King delivered a clear message to all officials: being close to the people is not optional — it is a duty. His Majesty emphasized the importance of maintaining constant communication with citizens, saying in essence, “I hope not only the Prime Minister stays close to the people, but that all officials continue engaging with them.” The King’s words reaffirm that public service is not measured by statements or meetings, but by how connected an official is to the public and how capable they are of understanding and addressing people’s needs on the ground.
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