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Jordan's king puts half-brother under formal house arrest

In harshly worded public letter, king says Prince Hamzah behaves erratically, says will provide the prince with all that he requires to live a comfortable life but will not allow him to abuse position to undermine kingdom

Associated Press , 18:43, 05.19.22

Hezbollah and allies lose majority in Lebanese parliament, final results show

Elections reflect polarized split between pro and anti-Hezbollah lawmakers, hampering desperately needed reforms for the poverty ridden country; nationalist Christian Lebanese Forces party emerges as biggest winner

Reuters , 17:05, 05.17.22

Early results show Lebanon's Hezbollah suffers election losses

Despite the setback, Hezbollah and its main Shiite ally are likely to retain 27 parliament seats; Saudi-backed Christian Lebanese Forces party, among the most vocal critics of the Iran-armed organization, says it won at least 20 seats

Associated Press , 11:17, 05.16.22

World leaders pay respects in UAE after death of pro-West president

President Herzog due to travel to UAE as are France's Macron, UK's Johnson and others; de facto leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed assumes role of president

Reuters , 12:20, 05.15.22

Jordanian FM: Israel has 'no sovereignty' over Jerusalem holy sites

Jordanian FM Safadi called the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem 'occupied Palestinian land', claiming the Waqf should have 'full authority over the management of the compound'; says Jordan agrees 'the way forward is to respect the status quo'

Ilana Usmirsky, i24NEWS , 10:36, 05.11.22

EU's nuclear coordinator heads to Tehran to salvage nuclear deal

Enrique Mora says he was traveling to Tehran, as the bloc makes a last-ditch effort to salvage the deal after a weekslong standstill; Iranian official in Hebrew tweet says progress being made, 'were a sign of extreme government and official ability to deal with the most important matters'

Itamar Eichner, Reuters , 22:10, 05.10.22

Taliban bans Afghani women from showing face in public

Afghan Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice Ministry warns if a woman is seen outside without a hijab, her male 'guardian' will be imprisoned and punished pending further infractions; 'Taliban do not know the human values,' warns women's rights activist in Kabul

The Media Line , 12:17, 05.10.22

A rival sits out Lebanon's election. Now Hezbollah could fill the void

expanded grip on parliament could give Hezbollah more sway over presidential elections but could also isolate Lebanon at a time when it desperately needs international support

Reuters , 11:47, 05.09.22

UN chief calls to disarm Hezbollah ahead of Lebanon elections

Antonio Guterres says terrorist group's 'capabilities outside the control of the government of Lebanon remains a matter of grave concern' and calls for 'free, fair, transparent and inclusive' elections for the people of Lebanon

i24NEWS , 12:27, 05.05.22

Jordan summons Israeli envoy over Jerusalem riots

Amman condemnation joins Arab countries across the board slamming Israeli actions in the recent Temple Mount clashes; in letter, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warns Israel responsibility for violence will be on its head

Itamar Eichner , 15:42, 04.18.22

Christian faithful mark Easter in Jerusalem

Christian calendar sees worshippers celebrate Easter and Palm Sunday, where worshipers traditionally march into Jerusalem's Old City to commemorate Jesus' entry into the city

Associated Press , 16:54, 04.17.22

Son of Egyptian president hopes to mediate between Israel and Hamas

Mahmoud el-Sisi, deputy head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate arrives with other officials to prevent an escalation of violence in Jerusalem and prevent security deterioration along the Gaza border

Einav Halabi, Eyal Arbid , 10:44, 04.17.22

On appeal, UN-backed court convicts 2 in Hariri killing

Judge panel at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon unanimously convicts two Hezbollah members of five charges linked to the assassination former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, says original verdict acquitting the two was 'a miscarriage of justice'

Associated Press , 21:13, 03.10.22

Ukraine war highlights internal divides in Mideast nations

In Israel, thousands rallied against Moscow despite officials' reluctance to do the same, while in Lebanon, Hezbollah railed against government's condemnation of Russia's invasion

Associated Press, Ynet , 12:04, 03.08.22

Saudi Crown Prince: Israel a potential ally but should solve conflict with Palestinians

Prince says Israel must resolve Palestinian statehood quest; says Saudi Arabia conducts 'detailed talks' in hope to reach agreement with Iran in the background of nuclear talks

Reuters , 20:43, 03.03.22

Herzog to visit Greece, Cyprus and Turkey as part of climate campaign

President confirms he intends to hold diplomatic meetings and 'discuss the possibilities of regional collaboration in the Mediterranean basin' with regional partners

Reuters, i24NEWS , 20:21, 02.23.22

Israeli arrested in Saudi Arabia for praising Israel

Family says man arrested after recording himself exclaiming 'Israel is the greatest country in the world' in public in protest of service he received at a pharmacy

Hassan Shaalan , 17:06, 02.23.22

Israeli minister sees bilateral talks with U.S. to 'complement' Iran nuke deal

Transport Minister Merav Michaeli says Israel intends to address its doubts about 'problematic' nuclear pact in future bilateral arrangements with the United States

Reuters , 11:54, 02.21.22

Jordanian official demands probe into hacking using Israeli spyware

Calls for investigation follow reports some 200 Jordanians' phones hacked, including royal court members and activists; top lawmaker says Jordan never purchased NSO's spyware, alleges source of hacking outside kingdom

Daoud Kuttab/The Media Line , 17:19, 02.14.22

Egypt steps up Gaza role after brokering last year's truce

With Egyptian flags and billboards praising Cairo adorning Gaza's ruined streets, Egypt hopes to present itself as a Mideast peacemaker, and blunt efforts by the U.S. to hold the country accountable for human rights abuses

Associated Press , 10:35, 02.14.22

Israel dispute erupts at African Union summit

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh says Israel should not be rewarded for 'apartheid regime' it imposes on his people after its acceptance into the African block last July

i24NEWS , 09:03, 02.06.22

Lebanon's Hezbollah says it expects parliamentary election on time

Terror outfit's deputy leader says 'all indications are that the parliamentary elections will take place on time' following former PM Hariri's bombshell retirement announcement

Reuters , 21:16, 01.30.22

Iran president says nuke deal possible if sanctions lifted

'If the parties are ready to lift the oppressive sanctions, it is quite possible any agreement can be reached,' Iranian leader tells state TV in a live broadcast

Associated Press , 22:47, 01.25.22

Report: Russia proposes interim nuclear deal to Iran with U.S. consent

Citing U.S. officials, NBC says Moscow proposed limited sanctions relief in return for re-imposition of some restrictions on Tehran’s nuclear program, which would serve as a first step in Iran returning to JCPOA with world powers

Ynet , 14:14, 01.22.22

UN Palestinian refugee agency seeks $1.6 billion to counter cash crunch

UNRWA struggles to recover financially after Donald Trump cut aid in 2018, and while Biden's administration has restored some support, agency says still faces 'existential threat' over budget gaps

AFP , 19:25, 01.18.22

Report: Iran allegedly smuggling weapons to Yemen

Confidential UN report seen by Wall Street Journal says boats used to transport arms for Houthi rebels originating in China, Russia and Islamic Republic left from southeastern Iranian harbor of Jask

AFP , 12:35, 01.09.22

Iranian statue of slain commander Soleimani torched

local media says the effigy was torched by unknown perpetrators mere hours after it was unveiled in the Iranian city of Shahrekord, which they called a 'shameful act'

AFP , 19:35, 01.06.22

West: Syria must answer 20 questions on its chemical weapons

Damascus joined convention to destroy chemical arms program in 2013; Syria's UN envoy accuses council members of distracting attention from Israeli attack on declared chemical weapons facility

Associated Press , 12:09, 01.06.22

Iran vows revenge for Soleimani killing if Trump not put on trial

String of unusual incidents take place as Tehran marks anniversary of its top general's assassination, including drone attack on U.S. forces in Baghdad, seizure of UAE-flagged cargo vessel by Houthi rebels and Iran-linked hackers defacing an Israeli news website

Reuters , 20:07, 01.03.22

Lebanese Christian leader: alliance with Hezbollah imperiled

Gebran Bassil — head of Free Patriotic Movement and son-in-law of Lebanese President Michel Aoun — signals an unprecedented level of frustration with the powerful Shi'ite terror group, suggesting 2006 union was in jeopardy

Associated Press , 16:49, 01.02.22

Iran launched rocket into space, state TV says

Move comes amid onerous talks with world powers in Vienna on reviving nuclear deal; unclear whether any of the 3 research devices onboard successfully entered orbit

Associated Press , 13:14, 12.30.21

Europeans stress 'urgency' as Iran nuclear talks resume

Diplomats from France, UK and Germany say 2015 pact being 'hollowed out' by continued Iranian enrichment and escalation of its nuclear program, warning that there are 'weeks, not months' to reach agreement

AFP , 19:53, 12.28.21

Syria war killed 3,700 in 2021, lowest annual toll

According to UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 1,505 of deaths were civilians and among those 360 were children; 297 were killed by landmines and various explosive remnants

AFP , 16:34, 12.22.21

Iran's Revolutionary Guards launch Gulf war games

Military maneuver comes amid increased tensions with between Jerusalem and Tehran, with Iranian general warning of a 'crushing' response to any Israeli move against Islamic Republic

Reuters , 15:10, 12.21.21

Iran's Revolutionary Guard holds military drill amid Israel tension

Exercise comes days after talks to revive tattered nuclear deal with world powers broke up in Vienna; Tehran remains vague on whether it would consider enriching uranium to weapons-grade 90% purity

Associated Press , 20:07, 12.20.21

UN watchdog says Iran will allow new cameras at nuclear site

Cameras to be reinstalled at Karaj following what Tehran describes as a sabotage attack by Israel; IAEA chief Grossi warns that limited access to area hurts international efforts to monitor Islamic Republic's nuclear program

Associated Press , 16:42, 12.15.21

Iran says ready to continue nuclear talks, rejects 'blame game'

Tehran says it is waiting for counteroffers after U.S., European powers slam its new position as backtracking on compromises made during previous six rounds of negotiations

AFP , 13:22, 12.06.21

Iran gives drafts on sanctions, nuclear issues to European nuclear deal parties

Tehran's top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani calls for all restrictions to be lifted 'at once' as a prerequisite, saying that if world powers accept terms then talks in Vienna can continue

Reuters , 16:24, 12.02.21

Nuclear talks resume as West asks whether Iran is serious or stalling

Tehran's new negotiating team has set out demands that U.S. and European diplomats consider unrealistic; failure to strike deal could prompt reaction from Israel, which has said military options would be on the table

Reuters , 07:53, 11.29.21

Low expectations on nuclear talks as Iran creates facts on the grounds

Ahead of talks between world powers and Tehran, analysts say unmonitored centrifuge production will put more pressure on the West to give ground in negotiations quickly

Reuters , 09:55, 11.28.21

U.S. won't stand idly by if Iran gets 'too close' to nuclear weapon

Rob Malley says if Iran choses not to revive compliance with the agreement, dragged its feet at the negotiating table and continue to accelerate its nuclear program 'we'll have to respond accordingly'

Reuters , 21:09, 11.24.21

Australia lists Hezbollah as 'terrorist organization'

Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews says Iran-backed Shi'ite group poses a 'real' and 'credible' threat to Australia, continuing to threaten attacks and provide support to other terror organizations; PM Bennett and FM Lapid welcome move

AFP , 08:23, 11.24.21

Iran's Mahan Air says its has foiled a cyberattack

Airliner — suspected of transporting arms and supplies to Syrian President Assad and proxy Hezbollah — was blacklisted by Washington in 2011 over the use of its planes by paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Reuters, Ynet , 16:58, 11.21.21

Kuwait detains 18 suspected of financing Lebanon's Hezbollah

Arrests come amid a diplomatic crisis between Beirut and the Gulf states, who have become increasingly dismayed by the Iran-backed terror group's influence over Lebanese politics

Reuters , 11:26, 11.18.21

U.S. military hid airstrikes that killed dozens of civilians in Syria, report says

Two back-to-back air raids ordered by Central Command in 2019 near town of Baghuz said to have resulted in up to 64 dead women and children; Pentagon denies claims, saying attacks were 'legitimate self-defense' against IS militants

Reuters , 11:38, 11.14.21

Iran begins annual war games ahead of nuke talks with West

Air and ground forces participating in military exercises — which take place near strategic Straits of Hormuz — to prepare for 'foreign threats and any possible invasion'

Associated Press , 12:38, 11.07.21

Iraqi PM safe after drone attack on residence, military says

Strike, which security sources say injured several members of Kadhimi's personal protection detail, came after protests in Baghdad over result of general election last month turned violent; U.S. condemns 'apparent act of terrorism'

Reuters , 09:05, 11.07.21

Iran's Raisi vows no retreat in nuclear talks with major powers

Following announcement that negotiations on 2015 nuclear agreement will resume in November, Islamic Republic's president vows Tehran 'will not retreat from the interests of our nation in any way'

Reuters , 17:23, 11.04.21

Iran marks anniversary of 1979 takeover of U.S. Embassy

Thousands gather on Tehran streets to mark the event that triggered 444-day hostage crisis and break in diplomatic relations that continues to this day, chanting 'death to America, Israel' and burning flags

Associated Press , 11:59, 11.04.21

Iran nuclear talks with world powers to resume Nov. 29, Iranian official says

Chief Iranian negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani posted on Twitter that he had agreed on resumption of talks with EU envoy Enrique Mora; U.S. hopes Tehran ready to 'negotiate in good faith'

Reuters, Ynet , 22:38, 11.03.21

Iran says it blocks U.S. attempt to confiscate oil tanker

State TV says American naval forces used helicopters and warships to try to block ship carrying Iranian oil in Sea of Oman, adding that Revolutionary Guard reacted 'promptly' to alleged arrest

Reuters , 13:55, 11.03.21

Saudi Arabia says 'pointless' dealing with Hezbollah-dominated Lebanon

Saudi FM Prince Faisal - whose comments come amid diplomatic rift over Yemen war - says Iranian proxy hampers Levantine nation from dealing with economic crisis

AFP , 10:12, 11.01.21

U.S. in talks with allies on getting Iran to agree to nuclear deal

Secretary of State Blinken says that if Tehran is not willing to return to 2015 accord 'in a serious way', Washington is willing to consider 'all of the options necessary to deal with this problem'

Reuters , 17:39, 10.31.21

U.S. skeptical Iran ready to restart nuclear talks

Following announcement by Iranian FM that negotiations will resume by end of November, White House says decision to renew talks lays solely with EU powers, adding that 'alternatives' are considered if Tehran reneges commitments

Associated Press , 09:20, 10.28.21

Iran says nuclear talks with six powers to resume by end November

Following meeting with EU officials, top negotiator Ali Bagheri says exact date would be announced next week; statement comes days after U.S. envoy warned Washington to consider 'alternatives' to diplomacy

Reuters , 20:00, 10.27.21

Iran says cyberattack behind widespread disruption at gas stations

Disruptions reportedly included shutdown of gas stations, hacked street signs carrying messages slamming Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; event comes ahead of anniversary of fuel price hike which led to street protests 2 years ago

Reuters , 15:38, 10.26.21

Sudan capital locked down after coup triggers deadly unrest

Soldiers block roads in the capital Khartoum, close banks and cash machines, and shut down mobile services to keep protesters at bay after at least seven people were killed in riots following military's seizure of power

Reuters , 12:47, 10.26.21

U.S says patience with Iran 'wearing thin' on nuclear talks

Special envoy says Washington and allies still want diplomatic solution to bring back America and Islamic Republic into compliance with 2015 deal, but alternatives are being considered due to Tehran's refusal to resume negotiations in Vienna

Associated Press , 19:11, 10.25.21

Lebanese judge charges dozens over fatal Beirut clashes

Seven followers of Iran-backed Hezbollah and its ally Amal were killed on Oct. 14 in some of the worst street violence city has seen in over a decade, which Shi'ite groups blame on Christian Lebanese Forces

Reuters , 16:33, 10.25.21

Sudan PM, ministers detained in apparent military coup

Information Ministry says PM Hamdok detained and moved to an undisclosed location as Khartoum airport is shut, international flights suspended and media reports that internet stopped as ministers arrested by unidentified military forces

Reuters , 11:38, 10.25.21