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The headquarters of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs located on the Quai d'Orsay, in Paris.
The headquarters of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs located on the Quai d'Orsay, in Paris. © Charles Platiau/Reuters

France, Iran, Kuwait
Researcher tipped to head French Centre on Arabian Peninsula denied being 'agent of influence' for Iran

Amid ongoing US-Israeli operations targeting Iran, the French foreign ministry and France's prestigious National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) have announced their pick of candidates to lead the Koweit-based French research centre. In 2024, a French media outlet accused the frontrunner of being an "agent of influence" for Tehran, a claim the researcher denied.
LogoSubscribers only Information wars 01.04.2026
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea announces a new attack on Israel via a televised statement, in Sana'a, Yemen, on 28 March 2026.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea announces a new attack on Israel via a televised statement, in Sana'a, Yemen, on 28 March 2026. © Yahya Arhab/EPA/MaxPPP

Spotlight | Yemen
Houthi strikes on Israel spark internal divisions within Iran-allied group

Cracks have appeared within the Houthi movement in the wake of several missile strikes against Israel over the past five days. Several senior members of the organisation claim they were not consulted about the launch of those attacks.
LogoSubscribers only Operations, Defence 31.03.2026

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