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The development comes a day after state media reported that "terrorists" who attempted to sneak into Iran's West Azerbaijan province killed three Iranian border guard.
Yemen's internationally recognised government is seeking to issue arrest warrants for Houthi leaders, the ministry of foreign affairs said on Friday.
The Iraq Report: Pro-Iran militias emboldened by Biden's victory
While those in official circles are generally in favour of a new US administration under Joe Biden, Iraqi civil society and activists are more divided in their reactions.
What will a Biden presidency mean for Iraq?
Analysis: Joe Biden has a contentious history in Iraq, but the president-elect's policies towards the country remain unclear.
Iran’s Khamenei mocks US democracy in amused tweet
Iran's Supreme Leader has taken to Twitter to make fun of the US, as Donald Trump made baseless accusations of cheating against the Democratic ...
US election result won't change Iran's stance: Khamenei
Iran's Supreme Leader said Tehran's policy towards Washington 'does not change with the movement of individuals'.
UK-Iranian 'hostage' Zaghari-Ratcliffe due back in Tehran jail
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe faces a new court appearance in Tehran and will be taken back to jail.
The Iraq Report: Sectarian killings revive fears of strife
A mass killing and an attack on Kurdish political headquarters suggest ethno-sectarian tensions are flaring again, with many questioning whether ...
Yemen in Focus: New Houthi ambassador signals Iran's intentions
This week we focus on Iran's new ambassador to the Houthis in the rebel-held capital.
US caught Iranian hackers through 'dumb mistake'
'Either they made a dumb mistake or wanted to get caught,' said an anonymous senior US government official.
Iraq's PM 'dancing with snakes' between US and Iran
Prime Minister Kadhimi said Iraq is walking a tight rope between Iran and US, as relations deteriorate between the two countries.
US slaps sanctions on Iranian entities for ‘election interference’
The US has ordered new sanctions on five Iranian entities, accusing them of spreading online disinformation in order to influence upcoming US ...
Could Biden save the nuclear deal with Iran?
Analysis: Joe Biden has vowed that the US could rejoin the Iran nuclear deal if he wins the 2020 election. But time might be running out.
The Iraq Report: US troop withdrawal risks drone warfare
A drawdown of American diplomacy and the withdrawal of US land forces could instead herald enhanced military involvement in Iraq using air ...
Iranian militias re-name Syrian streets names after Khomeini, Solemani
Iranian militias in eastern Syria are changing the names of local streets in a 'provocative and sectarian' way in an effort to forcibly alter ...
US government shuts down Iran-linked 'fake news' sites
The US Justice Department said it had blocked nearly 100 news sites surreptitiously run by the Iranian government.
The legacy of Tehran's weaponised sectarianism in Iran-Iraq war
Comment: Sectarianism is seen as the tragic norm in today's Middle Eastern conflicts, but its roots were put down 40 years ago during the ...
Iran Guards unveil new naval ballistic missile
A new naval ballistic missile with a potential range of over 700 kilometres (430 miles) was unveiled by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday.
Soleimani aide dies from 'Iraq-Iran war chemical injuries'
Top-ranking IRGC officials have congratulated Khodadi for his "martyrdom" and offered condolences.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe files harassment claim against Iran's Revolutionary Guards
The detained dual national complained that the Revolutionary Guards, who have no authority over monitoring her furlough, harassed her at her ...
Bahrain says it broke up Iran-backed militant attack plot
Bahraini authorities say that they foiled a plot by Iran-backed militants to attack diplomats and foreigners earlier this year amid heightened ...
The Iraq Report: US drawdown will embolden Iran's proxies
Iran-backed militias will feel emboldened by a reduction of capable enemies on their doorstep, and could seek to expand their power and ...
Northern Ireland militant group forged ties with Hezbollah: report
A group of Republican militants in Northern Ireland visited Lebanon's Hezbollah in 2018 and is suspected to have forged ties to import weapons, ...
Cyber attacks increasing on hospitals in war-torn countries
Cyber attacks on hospitals have increased, prompting worries that that it could impact on the coronavirus crisis.
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