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Why are Iran and Pakistan striking each other’s territory – and what does it have to do with the Middle East?
Middle East
January 18, 2024
Why are Iran and Pakistan striking each other’s territory – and what does it have to do with the Middle East?
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Pakistan and Iran have both conducted strikes on each other’s territories in an unprecedented escalation of…
Pakistan condemns deadly Iranian missile strike on its territory as an ‘unprovoked violation’
Middle East
January 17, 2024
Pakistan condemns deadly Iranian missile strike on its territory as an ‘unprovoked violation’
CNN — Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned an Iranian airstrike inside its borders that killed two children, calling it an…
Iran launches missile strikes in northern Iraq and Syria, claims to destroy Israeli spy base
Middle East
January 16, 2024
Iran launches missile strikes in northern Iraq and Syria, claims to destroy Israeli spy base
CNN — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Monday launched ballistic missiles at what it said was a spy base for Israel’s…
Iran’s president criticizes US strikes against Huthis
Middle East
January 15, 2024
Iran’s president criticizes US strikes against Huthis
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday criticized recent US strikes in Yemen during a phone call with a top Houthi official,…
ISIS claims responsibility for deadliest attack in Iran since 1979 revolution
Middle East
January 6, 2024
ISIS claims responsibility for deadliest attack in Iran since 1979 revolution
CNN — ISIS has claimed responsibility for the deadly twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem…
At least 53 killed in blasts near Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani’s grave
Middle East
January 3, 2024
At least 53 killed in blasts near Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani’s grave
CNN — At least 53 people were killed Wednesday and 71 injured in the Iranian city of Kerman after twin…
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah will give scheduled speech amid fallout from deadly strike on senior Hamas leader
Middle East
January 3, 2024
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah will give scheduled speech amid fallout from deadly strike on senior Hamas leader
Hezbollah’s leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is set to deliver his third speech since Oct 7th. The speech comes a day…
Iran to ditch using US dollar from trade and economic transactions
Business
January 2, 2024
Iran to ditch using US dollar from trade and economic transactions
The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kayani, has confirmed that Iran is planning to abolish the use of the…
How 2023 has been the ‘year of the brink’ and 2024 could be worse
World
December 27, 2023
How 2023 has been the ‘year of the brink’ and 2024 could be worse
CNN — It could have been immeasurably worse. But holding back from the brink in 2023 has simply deferred vast crises…
Fears are rising of a widened Middle East war and US troops are in the firing line
Middle East
December 27, 2023
Fears are rising of a widened Middle East war and US troops are in the firing line
CNN — Escalating attacks on US troops and commercial shipping and incidents often involving Iran and its proxies are causing new concerns…