Middle East

Iran FM attempt on Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s life against Iraq security

The Iranian foreign minister says the Sunday morning attempt on the life of the Iraqi prime minister goes against the tranquility and security of Iraq.

‘Three drones used in attack on Iraqi PM’s house, two shot down’

The botched assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi involved three drones, the Interior Ministry said. It added Iraqi forces shot down two of the drones.

Iran Condemns Attack on Iraqi PM

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned targeting of the Iraqi premier in Baghdad, stressing Iran supports Iraq’s stability, peace and security.

Israeli officials favor WB for reopening US consulate

Top Israeli diplomats say the United States should open its consulate for Palestinians in the West Bank city of Ramallah instead of in Jerusalem.

Iran Envoy: Tehran to help Syria overcome sanctions

Iran’s ambassador to Damascus says Tehran will stand by Syria to counter the western sanctions.

Iraqi politicians, groups react to PM assassination attempt

Several Iraqi politicians and groups have reacted to the purported assassination attempt on Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Sunday. The PM has announced he was not hurt in the incident.

Iraq’s PM survives ‘assassination attempt’

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi reportedly escapes an assassination attempt in Baghdad’s green zone early on Sunday. A few of his bodyguards were injured in the attack.

‘US-Saudi arms deal shows Biden not committed to peace’

A high-ranking member of Yemen's Supreme Political Council has announced the US arms deal with Saudi Arabia shows the Biden administration is not committed to Yemen peace.

‘US misleading public opinion about Yemen

Yemen’s Deputy Foreign Minister Hussein Al-Ezzi says the US keeps on misleading American and international public opinion on Saudi-led war on Yemen.

Israel planning to sell Iron Dome to Morocco

Israel has reportedly reached out to Morocco over the possibility of selling Iron Dome missile system to the country. It comes a year after Tel Aviv and Rabat normalized diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by former US administration.

Iraq protests against election results turn violent

Demonstrations against the results of Iraq's parliamentary election turned violent on Friday, with hundreds of people clashing with security forces in the capital Baghdad. At least 125 people were injured during the unrest.

Palestinian teen shot dead by Israeli forces in WB

Israeli troops have killed a 13-year-old Palestinian boy during weekly rallies against the expansion of the illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

FBI releases documents about investigating ties between Saudi govt. and 9/11

The FBI has released hundreds of pages of newly declassified documents about its long effort to explore connections between Riyadh and the September 11th attacks.

Iran: Proposed atomic disarmament resolution a test for UN member states

Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations says the Islamic Republic's proposed resolution on nuclear disarmament is a test for UN member states.

Russia: White Helmets planning chemical attack in Syria

The White Helmets are planning to mount yet another false-flag chemical attack against civilians in the Syrian province of Idleb in order to incriminate the Damascus government, Russia warns.

Iranian MP: Negative signs coming from Saudi Arabia

A high-ranking Iranian lawmaker says the situation is not ripe to hold official normalization talks with Saudi Arabia.

US approves $650m sale of missiles to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved its first major arms sale to Riyadh under President Joe Biden with the sale of air-to-air missiles valued at $650 million, according to the Pentagon.

Lebanon PM says seeking détente with Saudi Arabia

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati says he is after resolving the ongoing tensions with Saudi Arabia and a few other Arab countries. He urged Information Minister George Kordahi, who has recently criticized Saudi-led war on Yemen, to make national interests a “priority”.

Saudi coalition seizes another fuel ship in Yemen

Saudi-led coalition has banned a ship carrying 29,545 tons of diesel from docking at the Red Sea port of Hudaydah in Yemen. The ship had the necessary clearances from a UN body. Hudaydah is a major lifeline for nearly two-thirds of the besieged country.

Vietnam says in talks with Iran over oil tanker

Hanoi has been in talks with Tehran over the seizure of a Vietnamese oil tanker off the Iranian coast, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday.

Turkey probes Twitter posts over ‘Erdogan death’

Turkey has launched an investigation into social media rumors claiming Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has passed away.

Israeli spyware firm NSO added to US trade blacklist

An Israeli spyware company has been added to the United States trade blacklist. The NSO Group has created software traced to the phones of government officials, journalists and human rights activists around the world.

US says possible to implement understanding on JCPOA compliance

The United States believes it is still possible to quickly reach and implement an understanding on a mutual return to compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or the Iran Nuclear Deal.

US says to maintain military presence in ME

A US official has confirmed that the administration of President Joe Biden does not intend to end the US military presence in the Middle East.

Hackers attack Israeli engineering companies

A hacker group called Moses Staff says it has successfully conducted a cyberattack on three Israeli engineering companies. It comes less than two weeks after the same group leaked files saying to have obtained them in an attack on the Defense Ministry.

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