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Meeting to Normalize Turkish-Syrian Relations Expected in April

Turkish and Russian officials suggested that a meeting between the deputy foreign ministers of Türkiye, Russia, Iran and Syria, aimed at normalizing relations between Ankara and Damascus, could be held in Moscow in April. “We are currently preparing, and I expect that these consultations will take place in Moscow at…

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Tehran: No Limit on Promotion of Ties with Neighbors

The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said the country sees no limits to the enhancement of cooperation with the neighboring states. Shamkhani made the remarks in a meeting with Qatar’s Assistant Foreign Minister for Regional Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi on Monday. “Within the framework of…

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Egypt Announces Measures to Boost Tourism

As part of an endeavor to boost tourism and secure 30 million visitors annually, Egypt announced on Monday certain measures under the emergency visa system. The measures give citizens of China and India, and certain segments of the Turkish population, the possibility to obtain a visa upon arrival through one…

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‘Iranian Militias' Build up Reinforcements in Eastern Syria

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported that Iranian-backed militias poured in military reinforcements to their headquarters in Al-Mayadeen, Al-Bokamal, and Ain Ali in areas controlled by regime forces in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor. The move come days following US airstrikes on several military bases of these…

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Saudi Crown Prince, China’s President Stress Importance of Ties Between 2 Countries

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a phone call on Tuesday to Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the phone conversation, they stressed the importance of the strategic relations between the Kingdom and China, SPA said. The Crown…

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China's Xi speaks with Saudi crown prince, supports Saudi-Iran talks

China's President Xi Jinping spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, discussing a wide range of subjects including supporting follow-up talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran, state media CCTV reported on Tuesday.

Reuters

Canada Imposes New Sanctions against Iran

The Canadian government said on Monday it was targeting two entities and eight individuals as part of new sanctions against Iran over human rights violations and production of drones and ballistic missiles. Canada's latest round of sanctions against Iran, the 10th since October, targets individuals including senior officials from the…

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What does 'secularism' mean in the Iran protests?

Since the death of Mahsa (Jina) Amini in September 2022, much has been said and written about the protests in Iran. Amini died while in the custody of Iran’s morality police. She was arrested for supposedly wearing her hijab incorrectly.

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US will not back off Syria mission despite deadly attacks -White House

The United States will not back away from its nearly eight-year-old deployment to Syria, where it is battling the remnants of Islamic State, despite attacks on U.S. forces there last week by Iran-backed militia, the White House said on Monday.

Reuters

Canada imposes new sanctions against Iran over protests, drones

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As longterm partnership with US fades, Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its diplomacy – and recent deals with China, Iran and Russia fit this strategy

The fact that Saudi Arabia entered a rapprochement deal with Iran and chose China to broker it came as a surprise to many international observers.

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Iran’s New Hijab Plan Includes Fines Up to $6,000

Iranian authorities are preparing a new Hijab Plan that includes fines up to $6,000 on defiant women breaching the country’s mandatory Hijab rule, revealed hardliner lawmaker and member of parliament’s cultural committee Hossein Jalali. There will be fines issued for women who break dress code regulations, ranging from 5,000 Iranian…

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Iraqi Parliament Passes Controversial Vote Law Amendments

Iraqi lawmakers passed early Monday controversial amendments to the country's election law that could undermine the chances for smaller parties and independent candidates to win seats in future polls. The amendments increase the size of electoral districts, a move widely backed by the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Iran-backed parties.…

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Seriously ill Irishman 'going blind' in horror Iran jail cell as family start petition to free him

Tipperary-born travel consultant Bernard Phelan, 64, has been held in a prison in the city of Mashad since last October.

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Saudi, Iranian Foreign Ministers to Meet During Ramadan

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, have agreed to meet during the ongoing holy month of Ramadan, the Saudi state news agency SPA said on Monday, under a deal to restore ties. Both ministers spoke by phone for the second time…

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Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers to meet during Muslim holy month

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, have agreed to meet during the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the Saudi state news agency SPA said on Monday, under a deal to restore ties.

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Iran, Syria condemn US attacks on Iran-linked facilities

Tehran says the US attacks hit civilian targets and constituted a violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty.

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Iranian Police Seek Doubling its Forces

Iran Special Police Commander Hassan Karami called on Saturday for doubling the number of security forces in anticipation of possible protests in 400 locations in the country. Karami said that confronting the protests would be part of the agenda of the military institution during the new Iranian year. State-owned Mehr…

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Iran Warns against US Targeting of Military Bases in Eastern Syria

Iran warned of a “decisive counter-response” if new US strikes are launched against bases operated by its proxy militias in Syria. The bases, according to an Iranian security spokesperson, were created at the request of Damascus to deal with terrorism and ISIS elements. Distinguishing between anti-terrorism military bases where Iran…

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Europe may be prepared to ‘forget Russia’ but closer ties to Asian confederation are a warning sign of what is to come

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Tehran says attacks on Iran-linked bases in Syria will draw swift response

Pro-Iranian forces in Syria say they have a "long arm" to respond to further US strikes on their positions, while an Iranian security spokesperson warned of an "immediate counter-response" following tit-for-tat missile and drone attacks in Syria.

The Independent UK

Yemen rebels restrict humanitarian flights arriving in Sanaa

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say they are imposing severe restrictions on U.N. and other humanitarian flights arriving in the capital, Sanaa

The Independent UK

Iran-backed fighters on alert in east Syria after US strikes

Syrian opposition activists say Iran-backed fighters are on alert in eastern Syria, a day after U.S. forces launched retaliatory airstrikes on sites in the war-torn country

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Iran-Backed Fighters on Alert in East Syria after US Strikes

Iran-backed fighters were on alert in eastern Syria on Saturday, a day after US forces launched retaliatory airstrikes on sites in the war-torn country, opposition activists said. The airstrikes came after a suspected Iran-made drone killed a US contractor and wounded six other Americans on Thursday. The situation was calm…

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Netanyahu Calls on Major Powers to Increase Pressure on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged major international powers to step up pressure and increase deterrence against Iran. According to the Israeli premier’s Facebook page, Netanyahu, who is on an official visit to London, discussed with his British counterpart, Rishi Sunak, the Iranian nuclear file, and praised Britain’s firm position…

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