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IS battle may be won, but Iraq faces major challenges
Middle East
December 13, 2017
IS battle may be won, but Iraq faces major challenges
Iraq may have announced a final victory over the Islamic State group in the country, but Baghdad’s triumph remains fragile…
Iran’s president signals ‘good ties’ possible with Saudi Arabia
Middle East
December 12, 2017
Iran’s president signals ‘good ties’ possible with Saudi Arabia
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday said Tehran is willing to resume ties with Saudi Arabia, but only if the…
Turkey chides Arabs for ‘weak’ reaction ahead of Jerusalem summit
Middle East
December 12, 2017
Turkey chides Arabs for ‘weak’ reaction ahead of Jerusalem summit
Turkey criticized what it said was a feeble Arab reaction to the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital,…
Charges: Turkish businessman exported US goods to Iran
Middle East
December 12, 2017
Charges: Turkish businessman exported US goods to Iran
Federal prosecutors allege a Turkish businessman helped illegally route Wisconsin-made outboard engines and boat generators to the Iranian navy. Forty-year-old…
Trump’s Jerusalem move will hasten Israel’s destruction: Iran
Middle East
December 12, 2017
Trump’s Jerusalem move will hasten Israel’s destruction: Iran
Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital will hasten the country’s destruction, Iran’s defense minister said on Monday, while…
Iran foreign minister defends missile program, asks European support
Middle East
December 11, 2017
Iran foreign minister defends missile program, asks European support
Iran’s foreign minister on Monday defended its ballistic missile program and urged European countries not to be influenced by US…
American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq
Middle East
December 11, 2017
American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq
As Iraq emerges from three years of war with the Islamic State group, the US is looking to roll back…
Bahrain’s Shia spiritual leader undergoes surgery, activists say
Middle East
December 8, 2017
Bahrain’s Shia spiritual leader undergoes surgery, activists say
Bahrain’s top Shia Muslim cleric underwent surgery on Friday, activists said, after he was hospitalised following months under virtual house…
Major powers to push Saudis, Iran to stop interfering in Lebanon
Middle East
December 8, 2017
Major powers to push Saudis, Iran to stop interfering in Lebanon
Major powers will try to shore up Lebanon’s stability on Friday by pushing Saudi Arabia and Iran to stop interfering…
Iran and Qatar discuss boosting ties in first Doha meeting since boycott began
Middle East
December 6, 2017
Iran and Qatar discuss boosting ties in first Doha meeting since boycott began
Tuesday’s meeting between Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Qatar’s ruling Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was…