Deadly fire in Iraq and Lebanon pursues Syria extradition deal


Yasmeen Altaji
  • English
  • Arabic

A fatal fire in Iraq is once again raising questions about accountability.

Lebanon is seeking a treaty to extradite Syrian convicts.

Analysts comment on Israel's claim to protect the Syrian Druze.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

At least 61 people killed in fire at Iraq hypermarket

Lebanon seeks deal to send overcrowded prison inmates to Syria

What is Israel's intention behind 'protecting' Druze in Syria?

This episode features Sinan Mahmoud, Iraq correspondent; Jamie Prentis, Beirut correspondent; and Nada AlTaher, senior foreign reporter.

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Updated: July 18, 2025, 12:19 PM
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