Firebrand Cleric Scores Above Iran-Backed Militias In Recent Elections In Iraq – Analysis
By Anchal Vohra A firebrand Shiite cleric and America’s old foe, Muqtada al-Sadr, has emerged as the strongest political leader in
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Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa Launches Synodal Process In Holy Land
By Courtney Mares The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has announced that the synodal process in the Holy Land will open simultaneously
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John Kerry To attend Middle East Green Initiative Summit In Saudi Arabia
US climate envoy John Kerry will travel to Saudi Arabia on Sunday to take part in the Middle East Green
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Iran: Air Force Holds War Game
The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) on Thursday started the main and operational phase of a large-scale military
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Iran Poll Contains Different Messages For Biden And Raisi – Analysis
“It’s the economy, stupid.” That is the message of a just-published survey of Iranian public opinion. However, the substance of the message
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Biden’s Syria Policy Leaves US In No-Win Situation – OpEd
Syria is a mess, but it is not a mess for everyone. Russia is building a strong base through its
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Syria: New Violence Erupts With 14 Killed In Damascus Bus Bombing
At least 27 people died in separate attacks in Syria on Wednesday in the country’s worst day of violence for
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Regional Powers Back Aid For Afghanistan, Press Taliban On Inclusivity
By Ayaz Gul An international Russia-hosted meeting Wednesday pressed the Taliban to form a “truly inclusive” government in Afghanistan and
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Iran Says Building New Submarines
Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani unveiled the county’s plans for the production of new homegrown submarines.
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Is Iran Ready For Great Power Competition In The South Caucasus? – Analysis
For the second year in a row, the South Caucasus is seeing tensions rise as states are scrambling for influence
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