Iraq sought financial assistance from International Monetary Fund as result of Iran war
Initial conversations took place last month during the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington.
Middle East
Why should the US-China meetings matter for the Middle East? Here are five reasons - analysis
Teenage girl murdered after refusing arranged marriage to cousin, Iraqi women’s rights group claims
Beirut accuses Tehran of violating Vienna Convention in complaint to UN
Ship seized off UAE's Fujairah being pulled toward Iranian waters
The incident comes as India said on Thursday that an Indian-flagged ship had been attacked off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, and all crew on board were safe.
Iran holds World Cup departure rally despite continuing US visa concerns
Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.
Iran ‘frighteningly close’ to developing nuclear weapons, US energy secretary says - report
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stressed that he considers even 20%-enriched uranium "very concerning," given the size of Iran's stockpile.
Israel, Lebanon begin third round of peace talks, two seriously wounded by Hezbollah drone
UAE denies Netanyahu's secret visit during Iran war • Activists clash in Jerusalem ahead of flag march • IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, kills Hamas terrorist in Gaza
Chinese companies planning clandestine arms sales to Iran, US intelligence finds - report
China has significantly aided Iran over the course of the war, providing intelligence on US forces and supplying Tehran with dual-use materials used in the production of drones and missiles.
Pentagon considering renaming Iran war 'Operation Sledgehammer' if ceasefire fails - report
A new operation name could allow the Trump administration to distinguish renewed strikes from Operation Epic Fury, NBC reported.
Turkey’s Kurdish peace process falters as Iran war complicates negotiations - analysis
Turkey’s peace process with Kurdish militants stalls as the Iran war deepens instability in the region, with both sides hesitant to take bold steps toward a resolution.
Third round of Israel-Lebanon talks to take place with military officials, sources tell 'Post'
Lebanon’s military attaché in Washington and IDF Head of Strategy Brig.-Gen. Amichai Levin will be among the delegations' representatives.
World Food Programme slashes Syria aid, affecting 7.2 million as funding crisis deepens
The World Food Programme has halved emergency food aid in Syria due to funding shortages, leaving millions vulnerable despite signs of stabilization.
Who gets to belong? Palestinians in Syria confront old suspicions under new rule
Arrests, media attacks, and changes in official terminology have deepened anxiety among Palestinian refugees over their legal status and place in Syrian society.
