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Revolutionary Guards’ Soleimani flexes political muscle
Middle East

Revolutionary Guards’ Soleimani flexes political muscle

(Reuters) – Qassem Soleimani’s role in a political crisis in Iran highlights the influence of the leader of the Revolutionary…
Pakistan makes it easier to go after assets of militants
Middle East

Pakistan makes it easier to go after assets of militants

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan has made it easier to seize and freeze the assets of people and groups facing UN…
Khamenei doubted Europe could help Iran against sanctions
Middle East

Khamenei doubted Europe could help Iran against sanctions

LONDON (Reuters) – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei advised the government last July not to rely on European efforts…
High steaks: Meaty differences at Trump-Kim summit
Food

High steaks: Meaty differences at Trump-Kim summit

Sanctions and nuclear plants are not the only bones of contention between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un: while the…
US slaps new sanctions on Venezuela regime as Russia ups support
World

US slaps new sanctions on Venezuela regime as Russia ups support

The United States and Russia clashed Friday over how to assist crisis-wracked Venezuela, with Moscow pledging new relief channeled through…
Iran starts Gulf war games, to test submarine-launched missiles
Middle East

Iran starts Gulf war games, to test submarine-launched missiles

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran on Friday began large-scale naval drills at the mouth of the Gulf, which will feature its…
Iran’s Rouhani says US sanctions are ‘terrorist act’
Middle East

Iran’s Rouhani says US sanctions are ‘terrorist act’

LONDON (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday relations with the United States had rarely been so bad…
India, Pakistan tensions threaten to derail MBS trip
Middle East

India, Pakistan tensions threaten to derail MBS trip

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday, with his business mission under threat of…
Iran oil exports rise in early 2019 despite sanctions
Economy

Iran oil exports rise in early 2019 despite sanctions

LONDON (Reuters) – Iran’s exports of crude oil were higher than expected in January and are at least holding steady…
China seeks ‘deeper trust’ with Iran ahead of Saudi visit
Middle East

China seeks ‘deeper trust’ with Iran ahead of Saudi visit

BEIJING (Reuters) – China wants to deepen “strategic trust” with Iran, the Chinese government’s top diplomat told Iran’s foreign minister…
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