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War of sanctions deepens as Iran threatens response

Iran

War of sanctions deepens as Iran threatens response

Iran promised to retaliate against expanded U.S. sanctions that the Americans said would cut Iran's economic lifeline, with Tehran expressing confidence that major trading partners would resist Washington's pressure campaign.

Venice competition welcomes controversial Gaza documentary

Gaza

Venice competition welcomes controversial Gaza documentary

A documentary examining Israel's killing of civilians in Gaza was added to the Venice Film Festival lineup on Monday, marking the second consecutive year a highly charged work about the conflict has competed for the festival's top prize, the Golden Lion.

Yemen's Houthis say they targeted vessel near Yanbu

Yemen

Yemen's Houthis say they targeted vessel near Yanbu

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked a vessel off Saudi Arabia’s port city of Yanbu in the Red Sea, the group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a televised speech on Monday.

US tightens global sanctions squeeze on Iran

Iran

US tightens global sanctions squeeze on Iran

The U.S. Treasury Department is expected on Monday to broaden the scope of secondary sanctions it can impose on entities and countries that maintain business ties with Iran as the Trump administration seeks to increase economic pressure on Tehran, a source familiar with the plans told Reuters.

Syria says diplomacy with Israel still possible despite tensions

Syria

Syria says diplomacy with Israel still possible despite tensions

Syria expects negotiations to resume soon with Israel over a security deal it hopes will lead to Israel's withdrawal from Syrian land, a top Syrian minister said, urging Israel to seize a "historic opportunity" as the door for diplomacy is open.

Tehran to host Pakistan's army chief for security talks

Iran

Tehran to host Pakistan's army chief for security talks

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday to continue efforts to bring peace and security to the region, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday, according to a statement by the ministry.

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