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Deal or destruction

Iran

Deal or destruction

President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would either reach a deal with Iran or "finish the job," renewing his threat of military action as Tehran projects defiance following the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The regime struggles to mobilize Iranians

Iran

The regime struggles to mobilize Iranians

Iran's theocratic rulers are mobilising mass crowds of the revolutionary faithful on the streets of Tehran, but behind the display of unity it is far from clear they have resolved gaping internal fractures over the economy and state repression. 

Macron tests post-Assad Syria

Syria

Macron tests post-Assad Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Syria on Monday, in the first visit to Damascus by a European Union head of state since rebels led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa toppled Bashar al-Assad in 2024.

Tehran turns Khamenei funeral into show of defiance

Iran

Tehran turns Khamenei funeral into show of defiance

The funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was more than a national farewell. The sea of mourners in Tehran sent a message to the United States and Israel that their attempt to break the Islamic Republic had failed.

Morocco stops Islamic State attack plot

Morocco

Morocco stops Islamic State attack plot

Morocco's counterterrorism agency said on Monday it had foiled attack plots targeting sensitive sites and public security by a cell loyal to Islamic State's affiliate in the Sahel.

Four killed in Israeli drone attack

Lebanon

Four killed in Israeli drone attack

Four people were killed by an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon on Monday, Lebanon's state news agency reported, testing a fragile ceasefire in the conflict between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel. 

France opens door to Turkey missile sale

Turkey

France opens door to Turkey missile sale

France is open to a possible sale of the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air-defence system to Turkey after years of political opposition, according to five sources familiar with the matter, paving the way for more substantive talks with Ankara.

Inside the Ankara NATO Summit

Turkey

Inside the Ankara NATO Summit

NATO leaders will gather in Ankara for a summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, amid pressure from President Donald Trump for Europe to step up defence spending and following months of transatlantic friction over the Iran war and Greenland.

Turkey detains 100+ anti-NATO protesters

Turkey

Turkey detains 100+ anti-NATO protesters

Turkish authorities detained more than 100 people taking part in an anti-NATO protest march organised by the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) on Sunday, ahead of an alliance summit in Ankara next week, the party said in a statement.

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