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‘Lebanese man’ killed in Iran over the summer was al-Qaeda deputy leader: NYT
A man and his daughter who were killed in Tehran over the summer were not Lebanese nationals as Iran’s Fars news agency reported at the time, ... Middle East -
Ukraine says Iran not sharing information, responding to requests on downing of plane
Ukraine has said Iran is dragging its feet on investigating the downing of a Ukrainian airliner near Tehran in January by not sharing information and ... Middle East -
Strong US ties to be focus of Pompeo visit to Saudi Arabia, UAE: Official
The top US diplomat will visit the Gulf region, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, to reaffirm the strong enduring ties, senior State Department ... Gulf -
Arab Coalition intercepts 5 explosive-laden drones launched by Yemen’s Houthis
The Arab Coalition successfully intercepted and destroyed five explosive-laden drones, launched by Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen towards Saudi ... Gulf -
The aspirations of the axis of evil
After the dust has settled on one of the most unusual presidential races in US history, immediate responses from the Arab world seem to be ... In Translation -
Coronavirus: Iran’s coronavirus death toll exceeds 40,000
Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus rose by 457 to 40,121 on Thursday, the highest in the Middle East, with the total number of identified cases ... Coronavirus -
Pressure campaign of sanctions on Iran will go on under Biden: US official
The US special representative for Iran insisted Thursday that a pressure campaign of sanctions targeting Iran would persist into the administration of ... Middle East -
US policies in the Middle East: An in-depth analysis of Biden’s plans
US President-elect Joe Biden will inherit a number of conflicts in the Middle East – many of the same wars that were ongoing during his term as vice ... Features -
Pompeo says US rejoining Iran nuclear deal is a 'crazy idea'
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Thursday questioned the “crazy idea” of Washington potentially reentering a nuclear deal with Iran, days after ... Middle East -
Iran state TV airs opposition figure’s purported confession to ‘terrorism’
Iran’s state television aired a short video on Wednesday in which a Sweden-based Iranian Arab opposition figure that Tehran said it recently detained ... Middle East -
Iran’s enriched-uranium stockpile swells, complicating US return to nuclear deal
Iran’s enriched-uranium swelled over the last three months, continuing to exceed limits set by a moribund accord with world powers and complicating ... World News -
Iran exports 700,000 oil bpd, figure later denied as the country fights US sanctions
An Iranian official said on Wednesday that Tehran exported up to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil since March, but was later ... World News -
Did Tehran set its hopes on a Trump victory?
In the aftermath of the US elections, the Iranian leadership has given varied responses in reaction to the results. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah ... In Translation -
Recognize Iran’s role in supporting terrorism, extremism: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz called on the international community to recognize the danger of Iran’s role in supporting terrorism, ... Gulf -
Coronavirus: Cemeteries in Iran overwhelmed by virus deaths
For over half a century, a massive graveyard on the edge of Iran’s capital has provided a final resting place for this country’s war dead, its ... Coronavirus -
Iran frees 157 detained during protests as more US sanctions loom under Trump admin.
Iran has freed 157 people arrested during anti-government demonstrations, the country's judiciary said on Tuesday, as the United States appeared ... Middle East -
US increases pressure on Iran, imposes sanctions on 4 individuals and 6 companies
The United States on Tuesday imposed Iran-related sanctions on six companies and four people, accusing the network of supplying sensitive goods to an ... Middle East -
Biden, the Gulf, and Iran
Countering Iran's antagonism has marked the policy of the Gulf states for nearly four decades, and remains the key factor for consideration when ... In Translation -
Top US diplomat Pompeo says he will travel to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel this week
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will make what may be one of his last overseas trips this week when he visits France, Turkey, Israel and three Gulf ... Gulf -
Twitter suspends account of senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei
Twitter suspended on Monday the account of Mohsen Rezaei, a former IRGC commander and the current secretary of an advisory council to Iran’s Supreme ... Middle East -
US to sanction Iranians involved in violent crackdown against protesters soon: Report
The United States is expected to impose sanctions as early as next week on Iranians involved in a violent crackdown against anti-government ... Middle East -
China, Russia and Iran line up to scrutinize US on human rights at UN body
The United States is facing its first review in five years at the UN’s main human rights body, with the detentions of migrant children and the ... World News -
US to impose new sanctions on Iran every week until Biden’s inauguration: Axios
The Trump administration will impose new sanctions on Iran every week during the ten weeks leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden ... Middle East -
US must ‘repent,’ lift sanctions on Iran: FM Spokesman
The United States must “repent” and stop the “economic war” against Iran, an Iranian foreign ministry official said on Sunday, following Democrat Joe ... Middle East -
Coronavirus: Iran’s daily COVID-19 deaths hit record number
Iran’s daily tally of coronavirus deaths hit a record high of 459 on Sunday, the health ministry announced, increasing the official toll to 38,291 in ... Coronavirus -
Iran hopes for a change in ‘destructive’ US policies under Biden’s presidency
Tehran hopes to see a change in Washington’s “destructive” policies, Iran’s first vice president Eshaq Jahangiri said on Saturday, after Democrat Joe ... Middle East -
Incoming US President Biden may differ with Israel’s Netanyahu on Iran, settlements
Just two weeks ago, Joe Biden was the butt of a jibe made by US President Donald Trump during a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ... Middle East -
Coronavirus: Iran daily COVID-19 cases exceed 9,000
Iran on Saturday announced a new record of more than 9,000 new cases of coronavirus infections in the Middle East’s worst hit country, as the ... Coronavirus -
Iran's Rouhani says he hopes next US administration ‘learns’ lesson from sanctions
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday he hoped the next US administration will have “learned” that sanctions cannot make Tehran bow to ... Middle East -
Cuba and Iran forge an alliance against US sanctions
Cuba and Iran's foreign ministers met in Havana on Friday to reinforce their mutual support in the face of crippling US sanctions.Cuba's official ... World News