UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say
Two sources said the UAE had agreed to release $10 billion to Iran, although it is unclear whether the funds belonged to the UAE or were from long-blocked Iranian accounts.
Middle East
Final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed upon, Pakistani PM announces
Hezbollah confident any US-Iran deal will include Lebanon, politician says
Trump claims Tehran leaked false details about terms of potential US-Iran deal
Text of US-Iran deal agreed upon, steps being taken to finalize agreement, Pakistani PM confirms
US forces said to have been just hours away from striking Iran • Trump says Iran deal 'approved by all' • Iran's FM says US-Iran agreement "has never been closer"
US's Wednesday strikes on Iran damaged drinking water facility near Strait of Hormuz - report
Iranian media posted images showing a damaged reservoir that provided drinking water to around 20,000 people, alongside images of fragments appearing to belong to a US-made bomb.
Iran-born engineer wins bail ahead of US trial tied to deadly drone strike
Mahdi Sadeghi, a dual US-Iranian citizen, was charged with conspiracy to illegally procure technology used in a navigation system for Iran's military drones.
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
The first flight to the Central African Republic is expected to take about 20 people, including two women facing the risk of torture and persecution if they are forced to go back to Iran.
Qatar expands national service for non-residents born in the country, children of Qatari mothers
Those who enlist in the national service program will also receive financial incentives and have the opportunity to pursue permanent residency.
Drone attack reported in Iraq's Kurdistan region, as US-Iran tensions grow
The attack “caused extensive damage to the building, but no casualties were reported. No party has claimed responsibility so far,” local media reported.
Women seemingly forced to sell hair to survive in Iran, following Armenian smuggling attempt
Many Iranian activists have speculated that the hair came from some of the protesters killed during the January demonstrations, but hair smuggling was already a problem in Iran.
UAE, Iranian senior officials meet for first time since start of war - report
The UAE agreed to meet after realizing the regime, which it still considers an enemy, will not be dislodged from power, according to the sources.
Will European investment into Palestinian economy undermine Israel’s efforts to end pay-for-slay?
Itamar Marcus, the founder of Palestinian Media Watch, noted that one of the participating banks has explicitly refused requests to close accounts reportedly used to pay released terrorists.
Trump says agreement with Iran approved by all parties involved, including Israel, cancels strikes
The MOU would extend the ceasefire for 60 days, including in Lebanon, during which time nuclear negotiations would be held, according to an Axios report.
