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Iran president rejects FM Zarif’s resignation
Middle East

Iran president rejects FM Zarif’s resignation

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani rejected Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s resignation on Wednesday, the government’s official website said. “I believe…
Assad meets Khamenei in first Iran visit since Syrian war began
Middle East

Assad meets Khamenei in first Iran visit since Syrian war began

AMMAN (Reuters) – Syrian President Bashar al Assad made his first public visit to his closest regional ally Iran since…
Iran FM Zarif announces resignation on Instagram
Middle East

Iran FM Zarif announces resignation on Instagram

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who was the lead negotiator in a landmark 2015 nuclear deal with major powers,…
Britain to ban Lebanon’s Hezbollah as terrorist group
Middle East

Britain to ban Lebanon’s Hezbollah as terrorist group

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Monday it plans to ban all wings of Hezbollah due to its destabilizing influence…
Iran starts Gulf war games, to test submarine-launched missiles
Middle East

Iran starts Gulf war games, to test submarine-launched missiles

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran on Friday began large-scale naval drills at the mouth of the Gulf, which will feature its…
Iran’s Rouhani says US sanctions are ‘terrorist act’
Middle East

Iran’s Rouhani says US sanctions are ‘terrorist act’

LONDON (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday relations with the United States had rarely been so bad…
India, Pakistan tensions threaten to derail MBS trip
Middle East

India, Pakistan tensions threaten to derail MBS trip

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday, with his business mission under threat of…
Iran oil exports rise in early 2019 despite sanctions
Economy

Iran oil exports rise in early 2019 despite sanctions

LONDON (Reuters) – Iran’s exports of crude oil were higher than expected in January and are at least holding steady…
China seeks ‘deeper trust’ with Iran ahead of Saudi visit
Middle East

China seeks ‘deeper trust’ with Iran ahead of Saudi visit

BEIJING (Reuters) – China wants to deepen “strategic trust” with Iran, the Chinese government’s top diplomat told Iran’s foreign minister…
US pressing Gulf states to keep Syria isolated: sources
Middle East

US pressing Gulf states to keep Syria isolated: sources

DUBAI (Reuters) – The United States is lobbying Gulf states to hold off restoring ties with Syria, including the UAE…
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