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Adam Lucente, Ezgi AkinAl Monitor |
France and Algeria have made efforts to improve ties recently, with the strain resulting from disagreements over Western Sahara and their shared...
The cleric's call comes as Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi tries to form a government amid political divisions and US demands to curb the...
The establishment of an entity seeking to control maritime transportation in the Strait of Hormuz is the latest sign that Iran wants to formalize...
President Donald Trump was openly critical of previous nominee Nouri al-Maliki, who was seen as close to Iran, but is now welcoming the new candidate...
The address was Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s third since coming to power and included a pledge to rid the Gulf of the US.
Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya has been linked to a number of attacks on Jewish targets in Europe, as well as an anti-regime Iranian news outlet.
The rial had another collapse in late 2025, triggering massive protests and riots in the country that were ended by a forceful government crackdown.
Legal sources familiar with the nominee told Al-Monitor that there are no US sanctions on Zaidi or financial institutions affiliated with him.
The United Arab Emirates says it will focus more on domestic production amid the US-Israel-Iran war.
Zaidi, who leads a bank accused of money laundering, received support from previous nominee Nouri al-Maliki and incumbent Mohammed Shia al-Sudani,...
Amjad Youssef appeared on video allegedly killing dozens of civilians in 2013 and is the latest member of the Assad regime to be captured by the new...
The American-Kuwaiti journalist is expected to be released after 52 days in custody over posts about wartime damage.
Two other candidates have emerged as alternatives to Coordination Framework nominee and former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who is openly opposed...
The cases come as the United States pairs tighter sanctions with stepped-up enforcement targeting Iran’s global networks amid the war.
The Islamic Republic has detained hundreds of people in Khuzestan province, home to Iran’s largest Arab community.
Kuwaiti authorities have been cracking down on alleged violators of the country's media law during the Iran war.
The United States and Kuwait have likewise criticized Iraq over actions tied to Iran-backed armed groups in the country.
Beijing and Ankara called for calm as the US began its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as regional diplomacy over the fragile ceasefire intensifies.
The Lebanese government’s openness to talks with Israel has angered Hezbollah while its efforts to assert authority in Beirut has won praise from...
The UAE said Iran must pay “compensation” for damages incurred during the conflict.
Iranian outlets reported several explosions on the island, which is crucial to the country’s oil industry, just hours ahead of a US deadline to open...
Ships from Qatar turned around on Monday after sailing toward the Strait of Hormuz, while a growing number of countries have received permission to...
Majid Khademi, who served for nearly 50 years, is one of several senior Iranian figures to be killed in recent weeks after much of the high command...
The incidents on Syria's borders follow threats against the transitional government by Iran and its proxies in Iraq.
Kuwait said the individuals were plotting to carry out assassinations against officials, while Qatar and the UAE have also announced the dismantling...
The news follows a negotiations push by the Trump administration to end the war after more than three weeks of fighting.
Tensions in Lebanon remain high amid Hezbollah rocket fire toward Israel and intensified Israeli strikes across the country.
Tensions in Lebanon remain high amid Hezbollah rocket fire toward Israel and intensified Israeli strikes across the country.
Saeed Ziad, who offered a pro-Iran perspective on the war, has not posted on X in days, and the account of Fatima al-Smadi was deleted, though their...
Mojtaba Khamenei did not appear on camera and his remarks were read by presenters on state media.
A number of US-related sites have been targeted by Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq, prompting Baghdad to bolster its air defenses.
Iranian Kurdish groups that recently formed an alliance could soon join the United States and Israel in their campaign against the Islamic Republic,...
The Suwayda area has seen significant instability since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, complicating government efforts to address...
Kuwait has stripped around 50,000 people of their citizenship over alleged forgery and security concerns, with observers alleging the government is...
The drill was at least the third conducted by Iranian forces in the past two weeks.
The Trump administration is maintaining pressure on Iraq over the nomination of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and the influence of Iran-backed...
Like the US, Canada had strained relations with Syria during the civil war but is now showing signs of engagement.
The Trump administration is pressing Baghdad on Iranian influence and the nomination of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, with Iraq's top...
Moscow’s energy minister said Russia is currently building equipment for new units at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant.
Qatar is moving to shore up ties with Venezuela as the US seeks greater control over the South American country’s oil revenues.
As Somaliland wins diplomatic recognition from Israel, the move could upset Turkey’s interests in Somalia and the Horn of Africa.