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US sanctions Hezbollah, says it acts on Iran's behalf

Hezbollah

US sanctions Hezbollah, says it acts on Iran's behalf

The United States on Thursday issued fresh sanctions targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah, including re-designating it over actions on behalf of the Iranian government, according to a statement seen by Reuters.

Economic pain fuels fresh protests against Tunisia's president

Tunisia

Economic pain fuels fresh protests against Tunisia's president

Activists and opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied took to the streets of Tunis on Thursday, calling for his departure and the restoration of democracy in the latest protest against his governance amid growing political and economic discontent.

US readies unprecedented sanctions campaign against Iran

Iran

US readies unprecedented sanctions campaign against Iran

The U.S. will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday, a focus on economic measures he suggested would lessen the need for new major military operations against Tehran.

Turkey denounces Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase

Turkey

Turkey denounces Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase

Turkey firmly rejected on Wednesday what it called "untenable allegations" by Israel regarding its military position in Syria, after Israel bombed a Syrian air base near the Turkish border and said Syria was on the verge of permitting Turkish troops to deploy there.

Financial embargo puts UAE-Iran feud back in the spotlight

United Arab Emirates

Financial embargo puts UAE-Iran feud back in the spotlight

The United Arab Emirates' decision to suspend all financial and economic transactions with Iran until further notice, citing a military escalation by Tehran with a missile threat, has refocused the spotlight on fraught ties between the major Gulf Arab oil producer and Iran.

Inside Khalil Al-Hayya's rise to Hamas leadership

Hamas

Inside Khalil Al-Hayya's rise to Hamas leadership

Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas chief who met U.S. envoy Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, in Egypt on Sunday, emerged as a pivotal figure in the Palestinian militant group during the Gaza war as Israel killed its other leaders.

UAE blames Iran for missile attack

United Arab Emirates

UAE blames Iran for missile attack

The UAE's defense ministry said on Tuesday that it detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran against the Gulf country.

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