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Saudi says Trump stance on Iran, IS a cause for optimism
Middle East

Saudi says Trump stance on Iran, IS a cause for optimism

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Monday he was positive about the way the incoming U.S. administration wanted to…
Bahrain executes three Shi’ites for bombing, sparks outcry
Middle East

Bahrain executes three Shi’ites for bombing, sparks outcry

Bahrain on Sunday executed three Shi'ite Muslim men convicted of killing three policemen in a 2014 bomb attack, the first…
US says Navy ship fired warning shots at Iranian vessels
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US says Navy ship fired warning shots at Iranian vessels

A US Navy destroyer fired three warning shots at four Iranian fast-attack vessels, after they closed in at a high…
Iran says it sealed Boeing plane deal at half price
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Iran says it sealed Boeing plane deal at half price

Iran said on Sunday it had negotiated to pay only about half the announced price for 80 new Boeing (BA.N)…
Iran to work on nuclear-powered boats after US ‘violation’ of deal
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Iran to work on nuclear-powered boats after US ‘violation’ of deal

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani ordered scientists on Tuesday to start developing systems for nuclear-powered boats, in reaction to what he…
How Iran closed the Mosul ‘horseshoe’ and changed Iraq war
Middle East

How Iran closed the Mosul ‘horseshoe’ and changed Iraq war

In the early days of the assault on Islamic State in Mosul, Iran successfully pressed Iraq to change its battle…
Rouhani says Iran will not let Trump rip up nuclear deal
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Rouhani says Iran will not let Trump rip up nuclear deal

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday he would not let U.S. President-elect Donald Trump rip up a global nuclear…
Netanyahu to discuss ‘bad’ Iran deal with Trump, Kerry stresses settlements
Middle East

Netanyahu to discuss ‘bad’ Iran deal with Trump, Kerry stresses settlements

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would discuss with Donald Trump the West's "bad" nuclear deal with…
Turkey wants trade with China, Russia and Iran in local currencies, Erodgan says
Middle East

Turkey wants trade with China, Russia and Iran in local currencies, Erodgan says

Turkey is taking steps to allow commerce with China, Russia and Iran to be conducted in local currencies, President Tayyip…
Iran’s Rouhani proposes budget rise as Trump election threatens growth
Middle East

Iran’s Rouhani proposes budget rise as Trump election threatens growth

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani proposed on Sunday a state budget of about $100 billion for next year, loosening the purse…
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