Russia's Lavrov warns against any new US strike on Iran
Lavrov warns that any new US strike on Iran could have serious consequences, urging restraint and diplomacy amid rising tensions and ongoing talks to resolve the nuclear standoff.
Middle East
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Iran issues NOTAM over planned rocket launches on Thursday, US FAA says
The NOTAM is issued for areas across southern Iran from 3:30 GMT to 13:30 GMT on Thursday.
US likely to attack Iran, but Trump has not yet decided to do so, sources tell 'Post'
Sources indicated that Israel’s impression is that US President Donald Trump has not yet decided on his final course of action, even after showing disappointment over Iran's negotiating position.
US strikes would aim to weaken Iran's regime, not change it, former Israel Navy chief Marom says
Former Israeli Navy chief V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom also warned that Israel may have to attack Iran due to growing missile threats and stalled nuclear talks.
Turkey detains 88 in nationwide raids over alleged links to group accused of 2016 coup attempt
Turkish authorities detain 88 suspects in nationwide operation targeting alleged members of the Gülen movement, linked to the 2016 coup attempt.
US imposes visa restrictions on Iran officials, telecommunications leaders
At the end of January, the State Department confirmed that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had banned senior Iranian officials and their relatives from being in the US.
Syrian detention camp for suspected ISIS relatives nearly empty, former director says
Al-Hol, near the Iraqi border, was one of the main detention camps for relatives of suspected Islamic State fighters who were detained during the US-backed campaign against the jihadist group.
Iran’s crypto network is shielding regime from Western sanctions, experts tell ‘Post’
Snir Levi, the CEO of NOMINIS.io, explained that the regime is able to sell oil to Russia and China, be paid in cryptocurrencies, and then use them to support their proxy terror groups.
Satellite images reportedly show Iran repairing and fortifying sites amid US tensions
Meanwhile, explosions and fires were reported in Tehran and Shiraz.
US Senator Lindsey Graham visits UAE President in Abu Dhabi
Earlier in the week, social media speculation about MbZ’s health had surged after Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan postponed a planned visit to Abu Dhabi.
Syrian government focuses on attracting new economy investments, ties with Central Asia states
Syria has been receiving a number of investments in recent months, from oil and energy deals to talk of investment in train lines and airports.
