Al Mayadeen English
"Israel's" government has pushed through yet another expansion of its 2025 budget, exposing the spiraling cost of its wars on Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran while ordinary citizens face cuts in public services. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet approved a 30 billion shekel ($8.9 billion) hike on Tuesday, equivalent to 1.5% of GDP. The revision comes only five months after the Knesset passed the original budget, revealing how "Israel's" war machine is consuming national resources at unprecedented speed. Here’s what it’s really costing.
Rosa Moro
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Tehran University Prof. Mohammad Marandi on the growing relations between Iran and certain
In an exclusive interview for Al Mayadeen, Tehran University Professor Mohammad Marandi discussed Iran's strategic efforts, under late President Raisi, to cultivate stronger political, economic, and cultural ties with countries outside the Western sphere, particularly in the Global South. Marandi highlighted the benefits of this approach, such as reduced dependence on the West, increased trade opportunities, and diplomatic successes.
