Middle East

Paris demands clarifications after Tehran arrests Iranian-French scholar

Science Po anthropologist Fariba Adelkhah is considered one of the leading experts on the Islamic Republic.

Iranian Foreign Minister: Europe not ready to save nuclear deal

Since the US withdrew from the agreement, European countries have implemented a system of trade with Iran limited to food and medicines.

PM slams Europe for not sanctioning Iran after nuclear deal breach

"Then, too, there were those who stuck their head in the sand and did not see the approaching danger," said Netanyahu.

Iran spends government money on cigarettes, uses over 2 tons of drugs daily

The subsidized exchange rate was meant to be spent on importing essential medical supplies, according to the deputy health minister.

Kuwait hands Muslim Brotherhood-linked militants to Egypt - KUNA agency

Delivery of Russia's S-400 air defense system to Turkey continues

Erdogan says delivery of system to be completed by April 2020.

Afghan radio station shuts down after threats by suspected Taliban

The private radio station, Samaa, has been broadcasting political, religious, social and entertainment programmes in the central province of Ghazni since 2013.

With Iran deal teetering on brink, Europeans assess next steps

Tehran has scaled back on some of its nuclear commitments under the deal, leading the European parties to the pact to warn it about not fully complying with the terms.

Doha’s ‘Foreign Policy is Economic Policy’ - Analysis

Like other Gulf countries, Qatar uses wealth to gain access to the United States – although one says that Washington’s tendency toward isolation means they all might lose some influence.

Tensions Rise in Gulf as U.S, UK Up their Forces

‘Tanker war’ feared as West determined to keep oil exports flowing.

Lebanon to integrate 'gender perspective' into education curriculum

Move seen as major step forward in country and region marred by inequality

There's unity in Sudan... for now

Less than a week ago, the country’s generals and its civilians were at each other’s throats over a transition to democracy, but experts say each side is itself a house divided

Netanyahu: IDF the only army ready to fight Iran

Speaking to members of the National Security College at the Prime Minister's Office, Netanyahu slammed the 2015 nuclear deal, saying that only he was against it at the time.

Iraqi MP: US Embassy serves as headquarters for Mossad, ISIS

Hassan Salem has claimed on several occasions that the US is hiding Mossad agents and ISIS terrorists among them.

Hamas member kidnapped, murdered in alleged UAE operation

He was serving as an Imam in Yemen and lived there for 15 years; Hamas is calling for an investigation.

U.S. grants visa to Zarif for U.N. meeting, limits his movement to 6 blocks

The comments come just a few days after US President Donald Trump pledged to "substantially" increase sanctions on Iran.

France, Britain and Germany call for dialogue to prevent nuke deal collapse

"The situation is serious. The rise of tensions could lead to accidents," French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told reporters when asked about the risk of a wider Middle East war.

Reporters Without Borders share concern over imprisoned Iranian journalists

The organization is "particularly concerned" about their health, noting that the strike had been organized by the journalists to protest inhumane and degrading prison treatment.

Trial of former Tehran mayor begins in Iran for murder of second wife

State-run Iranian television station IRIB aired a news segment on Najafi which featured footage of him at the police station casually discussing the murder of his wife.

Former UK diplomat accuses Trump of 'diplomatic vandalism' against Iran

The UK and the US differ on how best to control Iran’s nuclear proliferation.

Saudi activist successful in helping women seek asylum from Gulf states

"90% of people who approach me are women between 18 and 30 years old," Taleb Al-Abulmohsen stated.

Iranian foreign minister heading to New York for U.N. conference - IRNA

The two nations came close to conflict last month when Iran shot down a U.S. drone, prompting Washington to order retaliatory air strikes that were called off at the last minute.

Emboldened by S-400s, Turkey threatens offensive in eastern Syria

US calls move "unacceptable."

Israel offers new measures to ease Gaza restrictions - report

Hamas: Israel delaying implementation of truce understandings

Nasrallah: Israel will vanish in next war with Hezbollah

Hezbollah leader warns, ‘Region will burn in the event of a war on Iran’