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First Lady Melania Trump released a farewell message as she prepares to leave the White House, saying that "violence is never the answer".
The designation is previously unheard of.
Iranian Guard holds anti-warship ballistic missile drill
The Revolutionary Guards launched the missiles at a simulated target in the Indian Ocean.
Iran tests missiles under 'watch' of US nuclear sub
Helicopter footage of the exercise released by Iran’s navy showed what resembled an Ohio-class guided-missile submarine.
Iran holds missile drill in Gulf of Oman
Iran unveiled two new domestically made warships in the two-day drill, the missile-launching Zereh and the Makran, the country's largest ...
Iran to expel nuclear inspectors 'unless sanctions are lifted'
Iran will expel United Nations nuclear watchdog inspectors unless US sanctions are lifted by a Feb. 21 deadline set by the hardline-dominated parliament, a lawmaker said on Saturday.
Iran holds naval parade in the Persian Gulf
The parade was held near where Iranian forces seized two US navy boats in 2016.
US flies two B-52 bombers to Middle East
Concerned that an attack could occur on the anniversary of Soleimani’s death, the US sends two B-52 bombers to the Arabian peninsula in a show ...
Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration with Qatar
Leaders signed a new declaration with Saudi Arabia today in steps towards repairing broken ties.
China: Iran nuclear issue at 'critical juncture'
Iran's uranium production is far higher than the 2015 nuclear deal stipulated, worrying Europe and the US.
Iran says South Korea holding its $7b funds 'hostage'
Iran's seizure of a South Korean tanker has caused a diplomatic crisis in the region.
Seoul demands release of oil tanker seized by Iran
The call came as Seoul's defence ministry said an anti-piracy unit was dispatched to the Gulf after receiving reports the tanker had ...
Iran Revolutionary Guards seize South Korean-flagged tanker
The apparent seizure of the South Korean-flagged Hankuk Chemi and the arrest of crew members comes as Tehran has reportedly started a process to ...
Baghdad procession marks anniversary of Iran general's death
Mourners marched on the road towards Baghdad airport, with the scene of the bombing that killed Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis ...
Iraq dismantles mine on tanker in Persian Gulf
Iraq's naval forces successfully dismantled a mine that was discovered stuck to an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.
Iraq experts working to defuse mine on oil tanker
Iraq's naval forces were making "a great effort to accomplish the mission" safely, said Iraq's Security Media Cell, which is affiliated with the country’s security forces.
US aircraft carrier to leave Mideast amid Iran tension
The decision to send the USS Nimitz home could reflect a lack of consensus on whether Iran poses a heightened threat to strike during Trump's ...
'Suspicious object' found on oil tanker off Iraq
Sailors feared the discovery of a limpet mine on the MT Pola, involved in transferring oil to a vessel owned by a shipping company traded in the ...
US bomber mission over Gulf cautions Iran
America flew bombers over the Gulf in an effort to warn Iran against attacking the US.
Iran warns Israel not to cross Gulf 'red lines'
Iran's foreign ministry said risks would be raised "high" if the Tehran's "red lines" are crossed, following media reports that an Israeli ...
French investigators to question Carlos Ghosn in Lebanon
The official gave no specific date or details of what information the investigators would seek from Ghosn.
Bahrain approves Chinese Covid-19 vaccine for use
Bahrain's state-run news agency said the Sinopharm vaccine would be available in the island kingdom off the coast of Saudi Arabia in the ...
Iran, Afghanistan open first rail link
Iran and Afghanistan have opened a historic rail link in the hopes of increasing trade between the two countries.
US troop pullouts in Mideast raise fears of Iran
A senior U.S. military official with knowledge of the region said Monday that Iran may try to take advantage of America’s troop withdrawals.
Vice Admiral Samuel Paparo described having a "healthy respect" for Iran's navy.
Iran is hoping that a new US leadership could pave the way for a lifting of crippling sanctions.
Bahrain is accused of exploiting F1 to "sportswash" its human rights abuses.
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