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Charting a new course: Will Gulf-Syria relations survive?
Gulf states, led by Saudi Arabia, are normalizing ties with Syria, resuming flights and diplomatic exchanges after a decade-long rift following Syria's civil war
The Media Line
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18:51 | 07.26.24
Putin meets Syria's Assad in Moscow to discuss Erdogan
Leaders discuss improving ties between Damascus and Ankara and a possible summit with Erdogan after Turkey's efforts to return to pre-civil war relations
Agencies
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13:37 | 07.25.24
Houthis plan to attack Israeli oil rigs, power stations, Hezbollah report says
Lebanese newspaper known as a Hezbollah mouthpiece, reports the Yemeni terror group intends to significantly increase the frequency of its attacks on Israel and recruit other terror factions to join the cause; Not only is vital Israeli infrastructure on the line, but Israeli vessels in the Red Sea as well
Lior Ben Ari
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20:06 | 07.23.24
Houthis: Iran not involved in drone attack on Tel Aviv
A few hours after a drone detonated a stone throw away from the US embassy in Tel Aviv, killing one person, Houthis say Iran was not a party to the strike and were unaware of it; Contrary to Houthi claims, drone expert says it was not a stealth drone and human error is the reason why it wasn't intercepted
ynet correspondents
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09:24 | 07.20.24
Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria, CENTCOM says
U.S. military official says Islamist terror group claims responsibility for 153 attacks in both countries in the first six months of 2024, an indication it is attempting to reconstitute
Associated Press
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13:04 | 07.17.24
Iran says indirect talks with US ongoing via Oman
Deputy acting foreign minister tells Iranian paper negotiation process confidential as efforts underway to find 'suitable grounds' for talks after new government assumes office
News Agencies
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15:22 | 07.11.24
'New Iranian president too weak to change the situation': Testimony from Iran's despair
Azita, 24, who pleads with Israel and the West to save them, says, 'despite the fear of the regime, we have nothing left to lose, we have no quarrel with Israel; who needs nuclear power when there's no food and no freedom?'
Azita, Tehran
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21:54 | 07.10.24
Satellite photos show Iran expanding missile production, sources say
Images reveal significant expansions at key Iranian ballistic missile facilities, boosting missile and drone production to support Russia, Houthis and Hezbollah, raising concerns for US and Israel about Tehran's increased missile capabilities
Reuters
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18:57 | 07.08.24
Mystery surrounds death of Assad advisor; fingers point at Iran, Hezbollah and first lady
Luna al-Shibl, senior advisor to Syrian president and rumored lover, dies after car hit by armored vehicle; senior Syrian official says her troubles began when Iran and Hezbollah targeted her for suspected espionage, predicting her brother and husband will soon be imprisoned or killed
Smadar Perry
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20:12 | 07.06.24
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian elected President of Iran
Succeeding hardliner Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a Helicopter crash in May, Pezeshkian has garnered over half of the votes in a run-off election, beating conservative Saeed Jalili, sending scores of happy voters dancing in the streets of Tehran
Gilad Meiri
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10:20 | 07.06.24
Iranians vote in run-off presidential race amid widespread apathy
Voters are skeptical about more moderate Pezeshkian's ability to fulfill his campaign promises after stating he had no intention of confronting the powerful security hawks and clerical rulers.
Reuters
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10:14 | 07.05.24
Iran election turnout 'lower than expected,' Khamenei says
Supreme leader calls on Iranians to cast their votes in runoff election after disappointing initial results
Reuters
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14:57 | 07.03.24
Moderate Pezeshkian makes it to Iran presidential run-off
Although he advocates reforms, Pezeshkian is faithful to Iran's theocratic rule with no intention of confronting the powerful security hawks and clerical rulers
Reuters
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15:01 | 06.29.24
Iran's Supreme Leader threatens sole reformist in presidential race, calling for 'maximum' turnout
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issues a subtle warning to the only reformist candidate in the country’s upcoming presidential election
Associated Press
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22:09 | 06.25.24
‘Hamster’ crypto craze takes over Iran amid crumbling economy
Cryptocurrency game 'Hamster Kombat' highlights country's economic plight ahead of planned presidential elections to replace Ebrahim Raisi
Associated Press
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23:03 | 06.24.24
Thousands of Iran-backed fighters offer to join Hezbollah war on Israel
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah says militia groups from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen and other countries have previously offered to send thousands of troops to his aid
Associated Press
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10:38 | 06.23.24
Egypt forms crisis unit on haj deaths as toll rises
Hundreds of people from different countries have died in punishing conditions for the haj pilgrimage in the Saudi Arabian city, where temperatures have at times exceeded 51 degrees Celsius (124 Fahrenheit)
Reuters
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21:18 | 06.20.24
Cyprus probes Lebanese' ties to Hezbollah, aids Israel, US, report
Nicosia government prepares list of Iranians, Lebanese and Syrian nationals after Hezbollah leader threatens island along with UK, US and Israeli interests; threats against a members state is a threat against EU, Brussels says
Lior Ben Ari, Reuters
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17:37 | 06.20.24
Iran surges ahead with nuclear program, tripling its capacity to enrich uranium
Iran is primed to install over 1,000 new advanced centrifuges that would significantly accelerate the Islamic Republic's quest toward manufacturing fully functioning nukes, the Washington Post reports
ynet correspondents
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23:05 | 06.19.24
Iran sees surging suicide rates among medical staff
Recent deaths of 3 doctors reignite debate over high number of suicides within country's medical system; experts warn official figures likely underreport true rates
Itamar Eichner
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12:39 | 06.17.24
Secrets beneath the sands of ‘al-Sisi City’
900 families soon expected to inhabit new city in Sinai; named after president, city set to house victims of terrorism from peninsula; one thing is certain: Palestinians won't be allowed
Smadar Perry
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19:26 | 06.15.24
Iran names six presidential candidates Ahmadinejad not among them
On the list are Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Iran's hardline parliament speaker and former Revolutionary Guards commander, Saeed Jalili, a conservative, who was former chief nuclear negotiator and Tehran's conservative mayor Alireza Zakani
Reuters
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20:15 | 06.09.24
‘More than a million’ children indoctrinated in Houthi summer camps
Fear and coercion drive hundreds of thousands of children annually to the Houthi camps, where they are exposed to extremist propaganda and military recruitment
The Media Line
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07:50 | 06.05.24
Turkish police detain father of Israel Border Policewoman over pro-Israel tweet
Following a tweet hailing those who protect Israel which included the photo of the officer, three family members who reside in Turkey, including her father, were detained in police stations across Istanbul; This incident could lead to law in Turkey to revoke the citizenship of Turkish Jews holding dual citizenship
Itamar Eichner
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00:12 | 06.05.24
Lebanese youth turn to terrorism as economy collapses
country grappling with its worst economic crisis in 150 years: one in three citizens lives below the poverty line, despite aid from the U.S. and Europe; Hezbollah offers high salaries for new recruits
Smadar Peri
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15:54 | 06.04.24
Lebanon backtracks on ICC jurisdiction to probe alleged war crimes
Lebanon accuses Israel of repeatedly violating international law since October, allegedly claiming Israel killed 80 civilians; but concerned that probe would 'open the door for the court to investigate whatever it wanted across different files'
Reuters
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17:48 | 05.29.24
Iran further increases enriched uranium stockpile nearing military grade
Report says Iran has 142.1 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60% at which creating one atomic weapon is theoretically possible — if the material is enriched further, to 90%
Associated Press
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00:47 | 05.28.24
Iran unscathed after attacking Israel, acting president says
Mohammad Mokhber makes first speech to parliament since the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a chopper crash is considered a close confidant of Ayatollah Khamenei
ynet correspondents
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18:51 | 05.27.24
Iran buries late president, foreign minister and others killed in helicopter crash
Guard of honor stands at attention as plane carrying Raisi's coffin arrives in his hometown of Mashhad; services fail to drawn same crowds as for Revolutionary Guard genral Qassem Soleimani in 2020
News agencies
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13:36 | 05.23.24
Memorial for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi muted amid public discontent
With the Iranian public largely unhappy regarding the regime's numerous crackdowns on personal liberty, memorial held for president killed in a helicopter crash was short on emotion; However, several thousands did march the streets of Tabriz wearing black
Reuters
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17:29 | 05.21.24
Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad has leukemia, presidency says
Presidential palace says Asma to undergo special treatment protocol that would require isolation and prevent her appearance in public engagements
Lior Ben Ari, Agencies
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12:26 | 05.21.24
Iran loses key power player after foreign minister killed in helicopter crash
Vocal Israel critic Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, boasting robust ties with its regional adversaries, lobbied extensively against Jewish state since war, accusing it of 'war crimes' and issuing threats
Lior Ben Ari
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10:27 | 05.20.24
The Butcher of Tehran: the rise and fall of Ebrahim Raisi
Iran president, considered likely successor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, 85, is a hard-line cleric-turned-political leader notorious for executing thousands of regime opponents and brutally crushing protests
Yaron Drukman, AFP
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20:45 | 05.19.24
Iran: Lives of president, foreign minister at risk following helicopter crash
President traveling with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Iran's East Azerbaijan province some 600 kilometers (375 miles) northwest of Tehran; Fars news agency calls on Iranians to pray for them
Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies
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16:10 | 05.19.24
‘Iran staging itself to reach nuclear goal in 1 or 2 weeks,’ experts say
Tehran set to produce weapons-grade uranium, going against UN nuclear watchdog's restriction on the country, international experts warn
Giorgia Valente/The Media Line
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14:33 | 05.17.24
Hamas planned to operate Turkey base to harm Israelis, report says
UK-based The Times claims IDF located secret document in Hamas official's home detailing the terror group's plans to establish a base in the area
Ynet
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18:10 | 05.14.24
Iranian lawmaker claims Iran possesses nuclear weapons
Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani justifies Tehran's purported possession of nuclear arms by arguing that it enhances deterrence capabilities, particularly in face of perceived threats from US and Israel
i24NEWS
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07:50 | 05.13.24
Saudi authorities forbid speaking out against normalization with Israel
Saudi testimonies say over 400 have already been jailed for publicly opposing normalization with Israel; Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman favors these relations while concurrently calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and endorsing the Palestinian Authority as the Palestinian people's rightful leadership
Smadar Perry
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12:53 | 05.04.24
Iran's hijab crackdown 'sign of regime's weakness,' party representative says
Passed last month after a lengthy delay following the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ protests, a new law in Iran increases punishments for women who don’t wear the hijab
Giorgia Valente/The Media Line
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16:35 | 05.03.24
Houthis could sever global Internet lines by targeting submarine cables, expert says
Tensions rise in the Red Sea as Houthis escalate military operations and hint at potential cyberwarfare disrupting global internet connectivity for 2 billion people in Europe and Asia
Anwar Muneer/The Media Line
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21:50 | 05.01.24
Hamas officials say they will move to Jordan if removed from Qatar
Jordanian security officials estimate Iran behind push for Hamas to return to the kingdom; Jordanian officials insist terror group won't be accepted back
Smadar Perry
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18:12 | 04.30.24
Iranian rapper sentenced to death over popular protest songs
Rapper Toomaj Salehi songs supported months of protests in Iran in 2022, and he has 20 days to appeal the ruling
Reuters
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22:14 | 04.24.24
Iran cuts Syria presence after strikes blamed on Israel, war monitor says
Syrian opposition group says as many as 3,000 Iranian military personnel present in Syria, supported by tens of thousands of Iran-trained fighters from Lebanon, Iraq, Afghanistan and others
AFP
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13:49 | 04.24.24
Rockets fired from Iraq towards U.S. military base in Syria
Strike is first since February when Iran-backed groups stopped attacking US troops; comes days after major explosion in military base housing pro-Iran militia members; U.S. and Israel deny responsibility
Reuters
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23:57 | 04.21.24
Russia to supply Iran with fighter jets, report
According to Iranian media, Russian planes to be delivered in coming week in response to what Moscow describes as "recent tensions"
Lior Ben Ari
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19:47 | 04.21.24
Hamas' Haniyeh, Erdogan meet in Istanbul to discuss relocation to Turkey
Terror group's politburo head and Turkish President discuss the war in Gaza amid Hamas' plans to shift headquarters from Doha to Istanbul
Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi, News Agencies
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00:17 | 04.21.24
'Death to Israel' in Turkish parliament during Erdogan speech
Turkish president accuses Israel of attempting to orchestrate repeated coups in Turkey, says he is to host Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh whom he calls 'leader of the Palestinian struggle'
Itamar Eichner
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21:34 | 04.17.24
Lebanon: Hezbollah money changer assassinated by Mossad
Nearly a week following the discovery of Mohammed Surour's body, who was on the American blacklist and accused of funneling money from Iran to Hamas, the Lebanese Interior Minister blames Mossad for the act
AFP, Lior Ben Ari
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09:35 | 04.16.24
Iranians anxious as Israel weighs strike response
Iran's leaders warned that they would respond to any Israeli retaliation by escalating further, potentially triggering yet more attacks
Reuters
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23:27 | 04.15.24
Day after assault, Iranian missile fragments found scattered all over Middle East
Social media users across multiple countries have posted images of rocket debris, alleging fragments from Iranian missiles that landed in their regions
Lior Ben Ari
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00:26 | 04.15.24
Writing was on the wall: Details emerge after assassination of IRGC senior member Mahdawi
As per a report from a channel opposing the Iranian regime, Hassan Mahdawi, the commander of the Quds Force in Syria and Lebanon, disclosed his plans to travel to Damascus in two different meetings the day before he was killed; The report also suggested that Mahdawi, who was battling severe heart disease, showed a disregard for his personal security
Itamar Eichner
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10:02 | 04.13.24
Are Iranian drones turning the tide of Sudan's civil war?
Sudanese government forces begin using more precise drones to push back RSF fighters; western diplomat says Iran to have a staging post on the Red Sea and on the African side
Reuters
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16:29 | 04.10.24
Assassination or botched robbery? Circumstances unclear on killing of Hezbollah critic
Lebanese army disclosed the killing of Pascal Sleiman, an activist opposed to Hezbollah, sparking uproar; Many pointed fingers at the Shiite organization for his death, but the army reported a Syrian gang was responsible for his murder during an attempted car theft; Nasrallah is denying all involvement
Lior Ben Ari
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00:02 | 04.10.24
Iranians burn Israeli flags during 'Quds Day' parade: 'Israel cannot dodge repercussions of its actions'
The 'Jerusalem Day' march in Tehran, along with similar events in various other cities, saw tens of thousands of people set fire to the flags of Israel and the United States; This mass display of rage comes in the wake of the still simmering anger over the assassination of Hassan Mahdawi in Damascus
Lior Ben Ari, Reuters
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21:31 | 04.05.24
Israeli negotiators strike out in Doha following Hamas refusal of U.S-proposed compromise
Following Hamas' rejection of the proposed compromise, Israel decided to withdraw its main delegation while leaving some key representatives in place; Currently, mediators are looking into untapped pressure points that could be used against Hamas, and the US is anticipated to propose an alternative in the near future
Itamar Eichner
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11:28 | 03.27.24
13 killed in strikes on pro-Iranian militia targets in eastern Syria, report says
Opposition war monitor reports 'senior figure' killed in strike several hours after Iranian cargo plane landed at Deir ez-Zor airport, carrying Revolutionary Guard personnel and logistical equipment
Lior Ben Ari
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12:03 | 03.26.24
Israeli jets strike terror infrastructure deep in eastern Lebanon, Hezbollah fires at Golan Heights
IDF struck Hezbollah weapons workshop in Baalbek in eastern Lebanon; Shortly afterward, group launches barrage of 50 rockets toward the Golan, mostly landing in open areas and no casualties reported
Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun
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10:43 | 03.24.24
Egypt pins hopes on new tourist city project to climb out of financial crisis
Egyptian government announces new deal to construct a tourist city with investment by the UAE, which the government hopes will attract millions of new visitors
Lior Ben Ari
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16:47 | 03.19.24
From outsider to national hero: Jordan's Queen Rania rides new wave of popularity with Israel critique
Queen Rania's sharp criticism of Israel in international media and on social media has revamped her image in the kingdom; previously seen as pretentious and self-serving, her popularity has now surged; years of disdain have shifted, with less concern over her Palestinian heritage
Smadar Perry, Lior Ben Ari
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20:57 | 03.16.24
Hezbollah tells Iran it would fight alone in any war with Israel
Lebanese sources say Nasrallah met with Iranian Quds force commander Esmail Qaani in February where he called clashes against Israel 'our fight'
Reuters
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11:45 | 03.15.24
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