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US blacklists firms supporting Iran's Mahan Air

Iran

US blacklists firms supporting Iran's Mahan Air

The United States on Thursday issued new sanctions on Thursday targeting global networks supporting Mahan Air, the Iranian carrier Washington says transports Iran's Revolutionary Guards personnel, as well as weapons and drones.

Exclusive : Iraq becomes new launchpad for Houthi attacks

Yemen

Exclusive : Iraq becomes new launchpad for Houthi attacks

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia this week from Iraqi territory in coordination with Iraqi armed groups, according to assessments by Saudi Arabia and regional partners, reflecting growing coordination among Iran-aligned militias, two officials in the region said.

Erdoğan's credibility gap in the Middle East

Lebanon

Erdoğan's credibility gap in the Middle East

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Ankara on Thursday for an official visit during which he is due to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss economic and security cooperation.

Mass border crossing puts pressure on Ceuta

Morocco

Mass border crossing puts pressure on Ceuta

Migrants broke through the fences into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday after overwhelming police at the city's breakwater, Spain's Guardia Civil police said.

Egypt confirms drone strike on Damietta gas vessels

Egypt

Egypt confirms drone strike on Damietta gas vessels

A drone caused the fire that engulfed two gas vessels at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, the Egyptian cabinet said on Thursday, confirming for the first time that the blaze which erupted a day earlier was the result of an attack rather than an accident.

Turkey arrests another opposition mayor

Turkey

Turkey arrests another opposition mayor

Turkish police detained the opposition mayor of Ankara's Etimesgut district and 51 other suspects on Thursday in a graft investigation, the Interior Ministry said.

Chinese missile transfer to Iran raises security concerns

Iran

Chinese missile transfer to Iran raises security concerns

Iran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment out of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers, three sources familiar with the deal told Reuters, as it rebuilds its defences amid war with the United States.

New cross community party may disrupt anti-Netanyahu bloc

Israel

New cross community party may disrupt anti-Netanyahu bloc

A new Jewish-Arab political party is courting young voters ahead of Israel's October election. But critics say it risks weakening the bid by the already underrepresented Arab minority to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rightist government.

Legal complaint targets banker over Netanyahu dinner

Lebanon

Legal complaint targets banker over Netanyahu dinner

A group of Lebanese lawyers filed a complaint with the country's top prosecutor on Wednesday requesting an investigation into banker Antoun Sehnaoui over a dinner he allegedly co-hosted in Washington that was attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Drone attack hits Egypt's Mediterranean energy hub

Egypt

Drone attack hits Egypt's Mediterranean energy hub

A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday, citing an initial assessment of the incident.

The Iran-backed groups shaping Iraq

Iraq

The Iran-backed groups shaping Iraq

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have struck Iran-backed Shi'ite armed groups in Iraq, which the allies said were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes on Iran's Iraq allies

Iraq

US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes on Iran's Iraq allies

The United States launched on Wednesday its first airstrikes in the Middle East since suspending its bombing campaign last week, hitting Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq jointly with Saudi Arabia, while Tehran spurned an Omani plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz.

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