The Pahlavi family has been in the forefront of Middle East news for the past two months, as a focal point for anti-regime activists who have been protesting in Iran and across the world to denounce the Islamic Republic.But how did this family…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Reza Pahlavi dynasty’s influence persists in Iran amid revolts
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Trump says ‘considering’ limited strike on Iran to coax it into accepting deal on his terms
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was considering a limited military strike on Iran to coax it into accepting a nuclear deal on Washington’s terms as the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, steamed…
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US military assets in the Middle East
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier entered the Mediterranean Sea on Friday, further boosting American firepower in a region that has seen a massive military buildup ahead of potential strikes against Iran.
Below, AFP examines key US military…
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Iranian FM says Iran unwilling to halt nuclear enrichment
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that the United States has not requested Iran permanently discontinue nuclear enrichment in an interview with MS NOW’s Joe Scarborough on Friday.Host Scarborough probed Araghchi on previous US…
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Trump's real Gaza plan: courting investors under diplomatic cover
At the board’s inaugural session on Thursday, Trump announced that $7 billion had already been raised for Gaza’s reconstruction. What followed were futuristic proposals that ranged from ambitious to fanciful, with no mention of Palestinian statehood
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Amnesty: Iran sentences 30 to death, including minors
Amnesty International has claimed that minors are among 30 people at risk of execution amid expedited trials connected to Iranian protests that took place in January 2026, according to a report published on Friday.The Amnesty report reveals that…
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US court overturns Trump global tariffs: What it means for MENA
The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs on Friday, dealing a major blow to his trade agenda and overturning measures that slapped levies as high as 41% on some countries in the Middle East and North…
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Olympics-IOC chief Coventry says unaware of Infantino’s presence at Board of Peace meeting, will look into matter
By Karolos Grohmann
MILAN, Feb 20 (Reuters) – International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said on Friday she was unaware of world soccer body (FIFA) chief Gianni Infantino’s presence at the first meeting of The Board of Peace along…
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Trump says weighing strike on Iran as Tehran says draft deal coming soon
US President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran after ordering a major naval buildup in the Middle East aimed at heaping pressure on Tehran to cut a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
The latest threat came after Iran’s…
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Canada becomes latest Western country to lift Syria sanctions: What to know
Like the US, Canada had strained relations with Syria during the civil war but is now showing signs of engagement.
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