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Iran’s Zarif tells RT he was never ‘buddies’ with Biden but hopes new US admin will rethink policy of ‘economic terrorism’ (VIDEO)

Joe Biden’s administration could potentially start to thaw the icy relations between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told RT, but stressed he has never been close with the new US leader.
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Trump hails Israel & Morocco establishing relations as ‘massive breakthrough’ – and recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over W. Sahara

Israel and Morocco have agreed to normalize their relations in a deal brokered by US President Donald Trump. The deal is the latest in a series of US-mediated agreements between Israel and the Muslim world.

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​Iran’s scary new weapon claim ​

A new weapon that uses satellites and artificial intelligence to hit targets with extreme precision poses some scary implications for warfare … if it exists

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Iran sends BIGGEST EVER fleet of oil tankers to Venezuela, defying US sanctions

Iran is sending a large fleet of oil tankers to Venezuela to help the Latin American nation survive a severe lack of fuel, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources. Both countries are facing US sanctions targeting their oil trade.

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Iranian scientist assassinated with help of SATELLITE-CONTROLLED hardware – IRGC

The assassination of senior Iranian military researcher Mohsen Fakhrizadeh involved sophisticated electronic equipment controlled via satellite link, a senior official said. The scientist was gunned down in an ambush last week.

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Iranian nuclear chief's body prepared for burial as anger focused on Israel and US

Newspaper publishes comment urging retaliation with strike on Haifa that ‘causes heavy human casualties’

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Saudi Arabia denies crown prince held 'secret meeting' with Israeli PM

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has denied that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to the Gulf kingdom on Sunday to secretly meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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After Trump, what will Biden do about Iran?

US President-elect Joe Biden says the international system is "coming apart at the seams".

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Iran's Rouhani Calls U.S. 'A Terrorist' After Rocket Attack on Iraq Embassy

Tehran is waiting to see what President-elect Joe Biden does, while Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are continuing attacks against American interests.

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Israel lauds UAE delegation visit as 'making history', Palestinians deem it 'shameful'

In an historic first visit by a Gulf Arab nation, a United Arab Emirates delegation arrived in Israel on Tuesday to cement the normalisation deal signed last month.

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Taliban conflict: Afghan fears rise as US ends its longest war

The Taliban are advancing while peace talks stall. What are the chances for peace once the last of US-led Nato forces leave? Lyse Doucet looks at a critical time for Afghanistan.

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Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah, who championed Arab unity, dies at age 91

Kuwait's ruling Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah has died, his office announced on Tuesday, plunging his country into mourning for a leaderregarded by many Gulf Arabs as a savvy diplomatic operator and ahumanitarian champion.

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Kuwait monarch Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah dies at 91

Kuwait's Emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah, has died at the age of 91, state media report.

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Officials: Iran weighs plot to kill U.S. ambassador to South Africa

The Islamic Republic is still looking to avenge the death of Qassem Soleimani, officials said.

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US to withdraw 2,200 troops from Iraq by end of September

The US will withdraw more than a third of its troops from Iraq within weeks, its top Middle East commander has said.

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Lebanon tribunal says no evidence Hezbollah leadership involved in Hariri murder

There is no evidence that Hezbollah's leadership or the Syrian government were involved in the 2005 bombing that killed former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon said on Tuesday.

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​New theory about deadly Beirut blast ​

The Lebanese president has made a contentious new claim amid growing anger over why hazardous materials were allowed to languish in the city’s centre.

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