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Iran Denies Involvement in Yemeni Conflict in Letter to UN Security Council

This is Beirut, 17/03 23:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a recent diplomatic communication on Monday, Iran addressed the United Nations Security Council, asserting its non-involvement in the ongoing Yemeni conflict and rejecting accusations of breaching international agreements. The letter, sent earlier today, aims to clarify Iran's position amid escalating tensions in the region. Iran ...

Tensions Escalate at the Syrian Border: Lebanese Army on High Alert

This is Beirut, 17/03 13:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The situation at the Lebanon-Syria border is rapidly deteriorating, following overnight clashes between Hezbollah partisans and the Syrian forces under the new authorities in Damascus. Early Monday morning, the Lebanese Army issued a statement announcing the implementation of exceptional security measures in the Al-Qasr region (north of Hermel), ...

White House Says 'Multiple' Houthi Leaders Killed, Iran 'on Notice'

This is Beirut, 15/03 22:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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U.S. airstrikes on Saturday killed several Houthi leaders in Yemen, the White House reported on Sunday. The strikes also served as a warning to Iran, urging the country to stop supporting the Houthi rebel group and its attacks on Red Sea shipping. National Security Advisor Michael Waltz confirmed that the airstrikes specifically targeted and ...

US Treasury Sanctions Iran Oil Minister

This is Beirut, 13/03 22:31 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The US Treasury Department on Thursday issued sanctions against Iran's oil minister Mohsen Paknejad, as President Donald Trump seeks to increase pressure on Tehran. "The Iranian regime continues to use the proceeds from the nation's vast oil resources to advance its narrow, alarming self-interests at the expense of the Iranian people," US ...

Iraq Says Seeking Alternatives to Iran Gas

This is Beirut, 13/03 13:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Iraq is exploring alternatives to Iranian gas imports, including options in the Gulf, a government official said, as it seeks to reduce dependence on its sanctions-hit neighbor. The administration of US President Donald Trump announced over the weekend its decision to end a sanction's waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran, ...

A Historic Iranian Brewery Transformed into an Arts Hub

This is Beirut, 13/03 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hidden behind imposing brick walls in the heart of Tehran, a brewery that used to make Iranian beer has been transformed into a hub for contemporary art. The ambitious restoration of the derelict Argo factory has made it "one of the most beautiful buildings of Tehran," said architect Nazanin Amirian, visiting the latest exhibition there. While ...

Iran's Khamenei Says US Threats of Military Action 'Unwise'

This is Beirut, 12/03 19:32 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Wednesday that US threats were "unwise" after President Donald Trump sent him a letter urging negotiations and warning of possible military action if Tehran refused. "The US is threatening militarism. In my opinion, this threat is unwise," Khamenei said in a meeting with ...

Iran Awaits Trump Letter Amid Nuclear Deal Tensions

This is Beirut, 12/03 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iran's top diplomat said Wednesday an Arab country will soon deliver a letter from US President Donald Trump, who has called for striking a nuclear deal with the Islamic republic. "The letter has not reached us yet but an envoy from an Arab country is set to deliver it soon in Tehran," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters after a ...

China Says to Host Russia, Iran for Nuclear Talks this Week

This is Beirut, 12/03 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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China will host Russia and Iran for trilateral talks on Tehran's nuclear programme on Friday, Beijing's foreign ministry said. "The three parties will exchange views on the Iranian nuclear issue and other issues of mutual interest," a foreign ministry spokesperson said Wednesday. The meeting will be attended by China's Vice Foreign Minister Ma ...

A New Era of Peace? The Middle East at a Crossroads

This is Beirut, 12/03 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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For decades, the Middle East has been synonymous with conflict, instability, and geopolitical power struggles. From Lebanon to Iraq, Syria to Palestine, and beyond, the region has suffered the consequences of prolonged wars, economic turmoil, and external interventions. But today, a new chapter may be unfolding—one driven by decisive shifts in ...

Hezbollah’s Comeback Plan and How to Counter It

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 11/03 15:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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If the glass at your house got shattered during Hezbollah’s war with Israel, the Iran-backed militia would pay you $1,200 to fix it, a hefty sum by Lebanese standards. Reports, perhaps exaggerated, suggest that Hezbollah sits on a $10 billion budget allocated for reconstructing its partisans’ residential and commercial units. Spending at this ...

Iran Gambles with Regional Security in Syria and Lebanon

Philippe Abi-Akl, 11/03 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Iran is clinging to its waning influence in key regional capitals, hoping to maximize leverage in negotiations over its nuclear program. It continues to destabilize Syria and offer hollow rhetorical support to Hezbollah in Lebanon, ignoring the risk of provoking the US administration’s unwavering support to Israel, and the latter’s ...

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