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Oil-Rich Kuwait and UAE Start Importing US Shale Gas
The United States has began exporting natural gas to the Middle East, according to a media report.
27 Students Killed and Wounded in Terrorist Attack on Aleppo School
Takfiri [extremist] militants killed dozens of Syrian students in a deadly attack on a school in Aleppo.
Saudi Newspaper Provokes Anger after Insulting Iraqi Women
A Saudi newspaper caused uproar in the Muslim world on Sunday after publishing a fabricated report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) viewed as fuelling sectarian tensions.
Kurds in Turkey Will Resort to Violence in Near Future: Expert
Javad Salehi, an expert in international affairs, says the developments in Turkey today will result in growing violence, particularly given the crackdown on Kurdish politicians.
Iran’s Fierce Competition with Iraq over Joint Oilfields
Iran’s employment of Chinese contractors, rather than Western firms, for the development of its joint oilfields has been criticized by energy experts, particularly now that Iraq has speeded up its output from the oilfields it shares with Iran.
Trump’s Paradox: Close Ties with Putin and Hostility towards Iran
While Iran and Russia are known as strategic allies, the next US president is going to enhance his country’s ties with Russia and at the same time put Iran under pressure. Is it possible?
Turkey Not to Forget 52 Years of European Deception
In a joint press conference with his German counterpart, Turkish Foreign Minister blasted the European Union’s deception in dealing with the issue of Turkey’s accession to the EU.
West Dual Policies on Israel Nukes Threat to Mideast, NPT: Iran
The Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has once again criticized the West’s silence on Israel’s nuclear arsenal, saying the regime’s nukes are endangering security in the Middle East and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Iraqi Gov’t Confirms Kurdish Forces’ Withdrawal from Lands Retaken From ISIS
The Iraqi government’s agreement with Kurdistan over the withdrawal of Kurdish Peshmerga forces from the regions recaptured from ISIS remains unchanged.
Saudi-Proposed Anti-Syria Resolution Rewarding Terror Sponsors: Iran
Iran’s deputy representative to the United Nations has slammed a Saudi-proposed UN resolution against the Syrian government, stressing that it rewards those countries backing terrorism and extremism in the country.
Iran Renews Support for Political Solution to Yemeni Crisis
The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday underlined the country’s support for finding a political solution to the ongoing crisis in Yemen.
No Change in US Support for Israel during Trump Presidency: Bangash
A prominent Muslim commentator believes that the US Muslim community will be terrorized more than ever during Donald Trump presidency while Washington’s support for Israel will remain unchanged.
Iran Art Exhibition Uses Culture to Bridge Middle East Divides
In an art exhibition in Iran, artworks by Iranian and Arab artists have been put on display in a rare show of bonhomie in a region blighted by conflict and rift.
Assad: Trump Is Syria’s Natural Ally If He Keeps His Promises
Syrian President Bashar Assad says the US President-elect Donald Trump will become a "natural ally" if he carries out his vow to battle "terrorists."
Russian Frigate Targets Terrorists in Syria with Kalibr Missiles
Russian Admiral Grigorovich frigate targeted terrorists in Syria with Kalibr cruise missile strikes, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday.
Terrorists Kill Journalists to Prevent Coverage of Anti-Terror Victories
A cameraman who lost his colleague, an Iranian correspondent, in a recent terrorist attack in Syria, believes that such atrocities are aimed at preventing journalists from covering the anti-terrorism victories.
2,458 Yemeni Children Killed by Saudi Brutal Attacks
Based on a report by a Yemeni rights organization, 2,458 Yemeni children have been killed by the Saudi-led coalition’s attacks.
Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Iraq’s Karbala Province
Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a Monday suicide attack by terrorists that killed at least eight people in the Iraqi province of Karbala.
ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Hiding Somewhere in Iraq
Spokesman for Hashd al-Shaabi (the Iraqi volunteer forces) Ahmad al-Assadi said on Monday that the latest information and intel shows that ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is still in Iraq, hiding somewhere outside Mosul.
Tehran-Riyadh Differences Not Religious: Iranian Spokesman
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman believes that religion plays no role in the differences between his country and Saudi Arabia, adding that Israel is benefiting the most from the rift between the two major Muslim states.
ISIS Is Teaching Its Elements How to Infiltrate into Europe
The ISIS terrorist group is giving its members specific training on how to pass as ordinary refugees while trying to gain asylum in European countries, says a report.
ISIS Elements Only Allowed to Watch Al Jazeera TV
A senior Iraqi official says the ISIS terrorists are only permitted to watch the Qatari TV channel Al Jazeera.
Iraqi Army Retakes Ancient City of Nimrud from ISIS
Iraqi army and popular forces have recaptured the ancient city of Nimrud from the ISIS terrorist group, the military spokesman said.
Yemeni Snipers Kill 3 Saudi Troops in Taiz, Asir
Yemeni army snipers killed three Saudi troops as part of retaliatory operations against the ongoing Saudi aggression against the impoverished Arab country.
Norwegian Store Displays Syrian Home Replica to Show Horrors of War
A joint initiative has been designed by Red Cross Norway and a furniture giant to bring the reality of the conflict home for shoppers in Oslo.