At least 7 Russian planes destroyed by shelling at Syrian air base
At least seven Russian planes were destroyed by rebel shelling at the Hmeymim air base in Syria on Dec. 31, Russian daily Kommersant reported late…
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Iran deploys Iraqi Mobilization Forces, Afghan mercenaries to quell protests
Sources in Ahvaz told Al Arabiya.net that Iran has deployed members of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization forces to suppress the ongoing anti-regime protests. According to…
Turkey orders dozens of soldiers arrested in Gulen-related probe – state media
ISTANBUL, Jan 4 (Reuters) – Turkish prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for 70 people, including 58 serving soldiers, in an investigation targeting supporters of the…
Iran’s protests are fading, but Iranians are still angry
For just a moment around the new year, Iran seemed poised for something big. What started as a couple of scattered protests on Dec. 8…
Iraq plans new Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline
Iraq on Sunday invited companies to submit statements of interest in building a new pipeline from the northern city of Kirkuk to Turkey’s Mediterranean port…
Saudi Arabia sets new gasoline prices
Saudi Arabia is set to raise local gasoline prices on Monday, state news agency SPA reported. It said Octane 91 will sell for 1.37 riyals…
Erdogan says Turkey values Iranian stability, praises Rouhani
ANKARA, Jan 3 (Reuters) – Turkey said on Wednesday President Hassan Rouhani’s response to days of protests across Iran was appropriate and that Ankara valued…
EU urges Iran to refrain from crackdown on protesters
The EU urged Iran to refrain from any violent crackdown on protesters and condemned the deaths of more than 20 demonstrators in recent days as…
2009 vs now: How Iran’s new protests compare to the past
CAIRO: Nearly nine years ago, the upheaval was stunning. Massive crowds marched through the streets of Iran’s capital and other cities demanding change in the…
Iran protests: 450 people arrested nationwide as death toll mounts
Some 450 people have been arrested in the Iranian capital over the past three days during unrest linked to protests, an official told local media…