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Trump admin shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers as it worked to deport them, lawsuit alleges
Middle East
July 8, 2026
Trump admin shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers as it worked to deport them, lawsuit alleges
A newly filed lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration shared confidential information with Tehran about Iranian asylum seekers as it…
In 1989, Iran held a massive funeral for its supreme leader
Middle East
July 6, 2026
In 1989, Iran held a massive funeral for its supreme leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes in late February, was Iran’s second and longest serving supreme…
What the title “Ayatollah” means in Iran’s leadership and politics
Middle East
July 5, 2026
What the title “Ayatollah” means in Iran’s leadership and politics
“Ayatollah,” an Arabic term meaning “sign of God” or “divine sign,” is a senior clerical title in Twelver Shiite Islam…
“We shattered their hegemony” – Iranian Parliament Speaker claims defeat over US and Israel
Middle East
July 5, 2026
“We shattered their hegemony” – Iranian Parliament Speaker claims defeat over US and Israel
The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, asserted that the Iranian people—through their steadfast resistance in the recent…
Anger at US and Israel courses through vast crowds in Iran
Middle East
July 5, 2026
Anger at US and Israel courses through vast crowds in Iran
Tens of thousands of mourners — the faithful and the loyal clad in black — beat their chests and chanted…
Qatar’s prime minister met with US envoys to review negotiations. Here’s what to know
Middle East
July 2, 2026
Qatar’s prime minister met with US envoys to review negotiations. Here’s what to know
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the country’s prime minister, met with…
Could shipping waterways in Southeast Asia be a blueprint for Strait of Hormuz fees?
Middle East
July 2, 2026
Could shipping waterways in Southeast Asia be a blueprint for Strait of Hormuz fees?
Oman has outlined a plan for shipping companies to pay service fees to transit the Strait of Hormuz, pointing to…
Little progress achieved in two weeks since Iran and US signed agreement
Middle East
June 30, 2026
Little progress achieved in two weeks since Iran and US signed agreement
What is the deal? It is two weeks since the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, that was…
Fighting in Lebanon continues days after new agreement
Middle East
June 29, 2026
Fighting in Lebanon continues days after new agreement
Conflict between Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and Israeli forces in south Lebanon continued over the weekend, days after the countries signed…
The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’
Middle East
June 27, 2026
The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’
Abu Dhabi, UAE — “If any vessel attempts to transit in the Strait without our permission…or outside of the designated route,…