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Israeli operatives killed al Qaeda’s No. 2 leader in Iran in August: New York Times
Middle East
November 14, 2020
Israeli operatives killed al Qaeda’s No. 2 leader in Iran in August: New York Times
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Al Qaeda’s second-in-command, accused of helping to mastermind the 1998 bombings of two US embassies in Africa,…
Saudi king points to Iran as top threat in policy speech
Middle East
November 12, 2020
Saudi king points to Iran as top threat in policy speech
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slammed rival Iran and hailed his country’s efforts at combating…
In Iran, a massive cemetery struggles to keep up with virus
Middle East
November 11, 2020
In Iran, a massive cemetery struggles to keep up with virus
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For over half a century, a massive graveyard on the edge of Iran’s capital has provided…
US envoy says it will be hard to re-enter Iran nuclear deal
Middle East
November 10, 2020
US envoy says it will be hard to re-enter Iran nuclear deal
JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.S. envoy for Iran says the Trump administration will maintain its pressure campaign until the inauguration…
Iran to impose business curfew in capital as virus surges
Middle East
November 10, 2020
Iran to impose business curfew in capital as virus surges
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran was to impose a nightly curfew on businesses in its capital on Tuesday, the first…
US plans sanctions on Iranians for violence against protesters, sources say
Middle East
November 10, 2020
US plans sanctions on Iranians for violence against protesters, sources say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is expected to impose sanctions as early as next week on Iranians involved in…
Israel’s Netanyahu congratulates Biden on US election win, thanks Trump
Middle East
November 9, 2020
Israel’s Netanyahu congratulates Biden on US election win, thanks Trump
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday, hailing a strong alliance that…
Iran’s president calls on Biden to return to nuclear deal
Middle East
November 8, 2020
Iran’s president calls on Biden to return to nuclear deal
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president called on President-elect Joe Biden to “compensate for past mistakes” and return the US…
World leaders hope for fresh start after Biden win
World
November 8, 2020
World leaders hope for fresh start after Biden win
World leaders on Sunday cheered Joe Biden’s election as US president as a chance to enhance cooperation on climate change,…
Iran hopes for a change in ‘destructive US policies’ after Biden win
Middle East
November 8, 2020
Iran hopes for a change in ‘destructive US policies’ after Biden win
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s first vice president said he hoped for a change in “destructive US policies” after Democrat Joe…