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09
Sep

U.S. Treasury Ratchets Up Pressure on Iran With Sweeping New Aviation Sanctions

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The United States has sharply intensified its economic pressure on Iran by imposing sweeping new sanctions on the country’s aviation sector, targeting Iranian airlines, foreign intermediaries and companies accused of helping Tehran obtain aircraft and aviation technology. The U.S. Treasury Department announced on September 8 that its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) had sanctioned […]

04
Sep

U.S. Backs Syria’s Progress on Chemical Weapons Disarmament

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The United States has welcomed recent progress by Syria in dismantling remnants of the chemical weapons programme inherited from former President Bashar al-Assad, as Damascus works with international monitors to eliminate undeclared weapons and related facilities. Syria has begun destroying chemical weapons materials uncovered after the fall of the Assad government. The Organisation for the […]

25
Aug

Netanyahu Says Iran Attempted to Assassinate One of His Sons

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Iran of attempting to assassinate one of his sons, making the claim as tensions between Israel and Iran remain extremely high following months of military confrontation. Netanyahu made the allegation during a telephone interview with Israel’s Channel 14 on Monday. He said Iran had targeted one of his […]

23
Aug

Syria Expects Israel Security Talks to Resume Despite Deep Mistrust

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Syria expects security negotiations with Israel to resume soon despite deep mistrust between the two sides, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said, calling on Israel to seize what he described as a potential “historic opportunity” for diplomacy. The talks, aimed at reaching a security agreement, have been stalled since the outbreak of the Iran war, […]

17
Aug

Drones Attack Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister’s Office in Iraq

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Two explosive-laden drones attacked the private office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of a senior security official in Erbil early Monday, in a significant escalation of attacks targeting Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region. Drones Launched From Iran, KRG Says The Kurdistan Region’s Counter-Terrorism Directorate said the two Hadid-110 drones were launched […]

25
Jul

Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Major Initiative to Restore Christian Presence

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Newly appointed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi has unveiled a major national initiative aimed at restoring and strengthening the Christian presence in Iraq, reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting one of the country’s oldest religious communities after decades of conflict, displacement, and persecution. The announcement comes as Iraq continues efforts to rebuild areas […]

23
Jul

UK Temporarily Withdraws Embassy Staff From Iran Over Security Situation

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The United Kingdom has temporarily withdrawn its embassy staff from Iran, citing the deteriorating security situation in the country as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns about the safety of diplomatic personnel. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) announced that embassy operations in Tehran have been temporarily suspended, emphasizing that […]

16
Jul

Lebanon Vows to End Hezbollah’s Military Role as Government Pushes for State Control

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Lebanon’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending Hezbollah’s independent military role, declaring that all weapons and armed authority must ultimately be placed under the control of the Lebanese state as the country seeks to strengthen national sovereignty and implement long-delayed reforms. The announcement comes amid growing international pressure and renewed diplomatic efforts to stabilize […]

15
Jul

Iran Launches Strikes on Gulf Targets After Fourth Night of Heavy U.S. Attacks

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The conflict between Iran and the United States has escalated sharply after Iran launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes against U.S.-linked military targets across the Gulf region following a fourth consecutive night of intensive American airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure. The latest exchange marks one of the most dangerous phases of the […]

14
Jul

Lebanon’s President Condemns Iranian Regional Strikes, Warns Against Escalating Middle East Conflict

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has strongly condemned Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes targeting several countries across the Middle East, warning that the attacks threaten regional stability and risk drawing more nations into an already volatile conflict. The president’s remarks came as tensions between Iran, the United States, and several Gulf nations continue to intensify […]