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Iran picks radical cleric who vowed to 'erase' Israel for interim leadership council
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi's nomination increases his chances to replace Khamenei, Iran expert says
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Lebanon bans Hezbollah’s military activities
The government has ordered the Iranian-backed militant group to surrender its weapons
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Iran threatens escalation if US attacks
Officials indicate they are reconsidering doctrine of seeking to contain confrontations with Washington
Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia
Leaks reveal €500mn contract for man-portable ‘Verba’ system to rebuild Tehran’s air defences
Gaddafi’s son killed by foreign powers – ex-minister (VIDEO)
Saif al-Islam was assassinated because he believed in a unified and sovereign country, Moussa Ibrahim has said
Warships and fighter jets: What is the 'massive' US armada on its way to Iran?
Tensions between Iran and the United States continued to ramp up as US President Donald Trump announced that a massive “armada” was heading toward the Persian Gulf. Led by the USS Abraham Lincoln, the presence of the fleet underscores increasingly bellicose relations between Washington and Tehran – and rising fears of a military confrontation.
Iran seeks to avert US military action with talks in Ankara
Turkey hosts urgent mediation as Trump’s threats mount and Tehran weighs painful compromises to avoid conflict
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Israel confirms remains of last hostage, Rani Gvili, returned from Gaza
The return of the last hostage’s remains brings the years-long saga over the fate of the captives, both Israeli and foreign, to a close.
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'Board of Peace': Four questions to understand Trump's UN rival
The body announced by Donald Trump was originally part of the Gaza peace plan. Some countries have expressed reservations, while Israel, Argentina and Morocco have agreed to join it.
Why Morocco's king accepted to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'
Morocco's Foreign Ministry announced on Monday, January 19, that King Mohammed VI would ratify the charter of the organization created to support the peace plan for Gaza. The North African country is also expected to contribute to the stabilization force in the Palestinian enclave.
