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Israel 'at the cusp' of historic agreement with Saudi Arabia, Netanyahu tells UN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the U.N. General Assembly on Friday that Israel is “at the cusp” of a historic breakthrough leading to a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia, without outlining a clear path over the significant obstacles facing such an accord.

France 24

India and the great power contest in West Asia

The ‘Middle East Corridor’ opens another economic channel and India’s overall policy towards the West Asia region should stay anchored in this idea of multi-engagement

The Hindu

Bahrain's Dictatorship Gets More Biden Administration Help

The U.S.-Bahraini security pact is the first step towards a future U.S.-Saudi “mega-deal.” Critics say it violates the U.S. Constitution and aids torturers.

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Netanyahu: Iran’s Threat A Blessing As Israel Strengthens Ties With Arab States

Israeli Prime Minister highlights the unintended positive consequences of the common threat posed by Iran

Zenger

Palestinians must not have veto over Arab-Israel deals, Netanyahu tells UN

Israeli prime minister’s speech focuses on push for formal relations with Saudi Arabia. Here’s all you need to know.

Al Jazeera

Iranian activists across Europe are targets of threats and harassment

Fifteen activists including in France, Germany and Spain believe Iranian regime behind campaign of repression

The Guardian - UK

A year after Mahsa Amini's death, Iran's women continue their long fight for 'women, life, freedom'

The killing of Mahsa (Jina) Amini in Iran a year ago ignited massive protests by Iranians against the Islamic regime.

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Tackling the pressure of a gold medal defence - Iran Kabaddi at the 2023 Asian Games

Iran, which ended India kabaddi’s hegemony in the Asian Games, will look for an encore but will it be as straightforward this time around?

The Hindu

Saudi Crown Prince Affirms Progress In Israel Talks, Dismisses Suspension Reports

MBS emphasizes peace with Israel, calls for support from Biden administration, and addresses concerns over Iran

Zenger

Mohammed bin Salman to keep oil prices high to spur growth—'I’m trying to get Saudi Arabia back on the right track'

The pragmatic crown prince wants to lure manufacturing to the country and more star athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo to the football league.

Fortune

US-Iran prisoner swap: A sign of better relations between the two countries?

This week, five US citizens freed from prison in Iran were able to embrace their loved ones back home. Under the deal brokered by Qatar, five Iranians detained in the United States were also released. The agreement included the unfreezing of nearly $6 billion in Iranian assets. So is the…

France 24

Paying for hostages' release involves moral risks − a political philosopher explains

Five Americans held as hostages by Iran have been returned to the United States following a political deal in which President Joe Biden agreed to unfreeze US$6 billion in Iranian funds held in South Korean banks in exchange for the prisoners.

The Conversation

Crown prince confirms Saudi Arabia will seek nuclear arsenal if Iran develops one

White House hopes to secure nuclear cooperation deal with Riyadh as Chinese influence grows in Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Middle East Roundup: Kneeling before Tehran? Iran and US swap prisoners

Moroccan girls at risk of exploitation, Libyan journalists coordinating on the ground; here’s the Middle East this week.

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Qatar’s separate talks with Iran, US on drones, nuclear programme: Report

The reported meetings took place this week in New York on the sidelines of the annual UN General Assembly.

The Independent UK

Iran's president says US should ease sanctions to demonstrate it wants to return to nuclear deal

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says that relations with the United States can move forward if the Biden administration demonstrates it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal, and a first step should be easing sanctions

The Independent UK

MBS tells Fox News that Saudi Arabia is ‘closer every day’ to normalising relations with Israel

Crown prince insisted that if Iran obtained a nuclear bomb then his country would also ‘have to get one’

The Independent UK

Saudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with Israel

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says in an interview with Fox News airing Wednesday that ongoing negotiations over Israel means the prospects of normalized relations between both countries “get closer” every day but that treatment of Palestinians is “very important.”

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The Independent UK

Women in Iran face 10 years in jail for not wearing hijab

UN describes draconian law passed by country’s parliament as ‘gender apartheid’

The Independent UK

Top US Air Force official in Mideast worried over possible Russia-Iran 'cooperation and collusion'

Iran’s supplying of bomb-carrying drones to Russia could see Moscow help Tehran’s program become more lethal, raising risks across the wider Middle East

Al Jazeera

Iran’s parliament approves ‘hijab bill’; harsh punishments for violations

The bill defines an array of punishments for violators of a mandatory dress code, including fines and prison terms.

Al Jazeera

Russian Defence Minister Shoigu tours missile, drone display on Iran visit

Sergey Shoigu meets senior military and security officials on visit to Tehran, says Russia-Iran ties reach a new level.

The Guardian - UK

Iran approves stricter hijab bill targeting those who ‘mock’ dress code

Protestors face 10-year jail terms under new hijab and chastity bill, which UN human rights body says is intended to suppress women into ‘total submission’

The Independent UK

Iran's parliament passes a stricter headscarf law days after protest anniversary

Iran’s parliament has approved a bill to impose heavier penalties on women who refuse to wear the mandatory Islamic headscarf in public and those who support them

The Guardian - UK

UN inquiry into rights in Iran urged to look at detention of dual nationals

Free Nazanin campaign says Iran’s ‘hostage diplomacy’ is becoming normalised and calls for more coherent response

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