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Opposition Says Iran Created Mercenary Naval Unit For Attacks

Iran has created a new naval militia made up of mercenaries from around the region to attack enemies in its neighborhood and particularly off Yemen, the exiled opposition alleged on Wednesday. The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) said the unit had been created as part of the Quds…

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UAE says it blocked drone attack, little-known group claims responsibility

The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted three drones that entered its airspace over unpopulated areas early on Wednesday in the fourth such attack on the Gulf commercial and tourism hub in the past few weeks.

Reuters

Israeli defence chief visits Bahrain amid heightened Gulf tensions

Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz began a visit to Bahrain on Wednesday amid heightened tensions in the Gulf after missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement.

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Iran’s economy reveals power and limits of US sanctions

US sanctions drove Iran into a two-year recession. The economy is now growing, but the upside is limited.

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Martyn Ford vs Iranian Hulk fight rules including rounds, gloves and scoring

The strongman pair will clash at the 02 Arena on April 2 as they look to settle their rivalry with both Ford and the 'Iranian Hulk' making their first boxing appearances

Daily Mirror

Iran state TV streaming site targeted with dissident message

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US to Send Warship, Fighter Jets to UAE after Houthi Attacks

The United States will deploy a guided missile destroyer and state-of-the-art fighter jets to help defend the United Arab Emirates after a series of missile attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen, a US statement said Wednesday. The deployment, to “assist the UAE against the current threat,” follows a…

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Iran State TV Streaming Site Targeted with Dissident Message

A streaming website that features Iranian state television programming has acknowledged suffering technical issues amid reports that dissident hackers played an anti-government message on the platform. Telewebion said it suffered “infrastructure” irregularities Tuesday and suffered an archive failure, without elaborating on the cause, The Associated Press said. The problems came…

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Washington Stakes Nuclear Deal on Iran’s ‘Political Decision’

US officials revealed that the Vienna talks aimed at getting Iran and the US to return to mutual compliance with the obligations of the nuclear agreement are nearing completion.

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Islamic State hits back, aided by power vacuum in Iraq and Syria

Yousif Ibrahim no longer travels by night along the roads around his hometown of Jalawla in northeastern Iraq. He fears getting caught up in attacks by Islamic State.

Reuters

Iranian supertanker carrying condensate docks in Venezuela

An Iran-flagged supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of condensate has docked at a Venezuelan port, with both countries facing U.S. sanctions

The Independent UK

Moore-Gilbert canvasses Iran prison ordeal

Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has detailed her experiences after being imprisoned in Iran for more than two years.

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Saudi Arabia Supports UN Envoy's Efforts to Reach Comprehensive Political Solution in Yemen

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday its support to the efforts of United Nations envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, in reaching a comprehensive political solution to the crisis in the country. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in person…

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South Korea Seal World Cup Spot with Win over Syria

South Korea booked their place at the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday after Paulo Bento's side beat Syria 2-0 in Dubai to confirm their progress to a 10th consecutive finals. Second-half goals from Kim Jin-su and Kwon Chang-hoon ensured the Koreans continue a run of successive qualifications that stretches…

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When is Martyn Ford vs Iranian Hulk? Fight date, rules and undercard

The highly-anticipated boxing match between 'the world's scariest man' Ford and 'Iranian Hulk' Sajad Gharibi takes place at the O2 Arena in London on April 2

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Iran Calls for 'Political Decision' among Major Powers to Reach Nuclear Agreement

Iran’s foreign ministry has asked parties to the nuclear deal to take the decision to meet its demands to revive the agreement when negotiations resume a few days from now. Speaking at a news conference, foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh recognized that negotiations had achieved remarkable progress but said that…

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Possible Breakthrough Could Release US Detainees in Iran

While the Biden administration is showing great reservation when it comes to disclosing details on US dual nationals held hostage in Iranian prisons, reports indicate that Qatari mediation could conclude a deal for their release in exchange for $10 billion that Iran would get from funds frozen in South Korea,…

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Time for political decisions as Iran talks enter 'final stretch' -U.S. official

Indirect talks between the United States and Iran on returning to the 2015 nuclear agreement are entering the "final stretch," with all sides having to make tough political decisions, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Monday.

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Saudi Arabia Slams Houthi Attempts to Attack UAE

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Monday the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen for attempting to attack civilian locations in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE defenses thwarted on Monday a ballistic missile attack by the Houthis targeting Abu Dhabi. The Saudi Foreign Ministry stressed that the Kingdom stands firmly with…

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Iran Moves Centrifuge-Parts Production Out of Disputed Workshop, IAEA Says

Iran has moved production of parts for advanced centrifuges, used to enrich uranium, out of a workshop only a month after agreeing to allow the UN nuclear watchdog to reinstall surveillance cameras there, the watchdog said on Monday. The move adds to uncertainty over Iran's nuclear activities while indirect talks…

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Iran moves centrifuge-parts production out of disputed workshop, IAEA says

Iran has moved production of parts for advanced centrifuges, used to enrich uranium, out of a workshop only a month after agreeing to allow the U.N. nuclear watchdog to reinstall surveillance cameras there, the watchdog said on Monday.

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COVID: Iran’s parliament suspended amid rapid spread of Omicron

Daily cases are rising fast, reaching close to 29,000 COVID infections on Monday.

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Revolutionary Guard Kills Gunman in Attack in Southern Iran

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard killed an unidentified gunman who attacked its intelligence office Monday in southern Iran, near the Pakistani border, the country's state-run IRNA news agency reported. The report said the attack happened in the town of Saravan, in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchistan, about 1,360 kilometers…

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Risk of Ukraine energy shock poses fresh test for pragmatic Qatar emir

Qatar's crisis solving skills face a new diplomatic challenge on Monday when its emir meets President Joe Biden to examine a possible role for the Gulf state in cushioning the economic aftershocks from a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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