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IS battle may be won, but Iraq faces major challenges
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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