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All the latest political, economic, social, cultural, religious, and geostrategic news from the Middle East. A regional section to understand the dynamics of this key area linking Africa, Asia, and Europe.
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United States-Iran: Washington announces destruction of five Iranian oil tankers
Tehran has threatened further retaliation in the Gulf following the operation announced by the U.S. Central Command. -
Saudi Nuclear Program: Riyadh Prepares Expanded Inspection Powers for the IAEA
Saudi Arabia is preparing a framework granting the IAEA additional verification powers over sensitive nuclear activities, without fully adopting the Additional Protocol. -
Iran: Gasoline Price Doubles Beyond 110 Liters Per Month
The price of gasoline in Iran is increasing from 8 September for motorists exceeding 110 liters per month: the additional liter rises from 50 000 to 100 000… -
Iran: IAEA Refers Tehran to UN Security Council, a First in 20 Years
The IAEA Board of Governors adopted a resolution on Wednesday in Vienna referring Iran to the UN Security Council for failing to comply with its nuclear safeguards obligations. -
Iran–United States: 20 missiles fired towards Jordan, 18 intercepted following U.S. strikes
Iran launched 20 ballistic missiles towards Jordan on Wednesday, 18 of which were intercepted, following American strikes against five Iranian oil tankers. Tehran claims to have targeted a… -
Syria: 73 Tons of Uranium Under Surveillance Following an Undeclared Nuclear Program
The IAEA has placed under safeguards approximately 73 tonnes of natural uranium related to the former Syrian nuclear program. The Deir ez-Zor reactor, destroyed in 2007, could have… -
Strait of Hormuz: The Emirates Accelerate Their Alternative Export Routes
The United Arab Emirates are accelerating the development of ports, pipelines, railway networks, and trade corridors to reduce their dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, which has been… -
Saudi Arabia: 73 Injured in Houthi Attacks on Four Cities
At least 73 people, including women and children, have been injured in a series of attacks claimed by the Houthis against several cities in Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh-led… -
West Bank: United Kingdom, France, and Canada to Ban Products from Israeli Settlements
The United Kingdom, France, and Canada announced on Tuesday national measures aimed at banning imports of goods originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, in a…