US-mediated Israel, Lebanon talks conclude in Rome

Israel and Lebanon have agreed on the establishment of two so-called pilot zones in which Israeli forces with withdraw and hand over control to the Lebanese state.

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Explosions heard in Erbil, projectiles intercepted

The Erbil-based Counterterrorism Directorate said coalition forces downed the drones over the Kurdistan Region's capital between 8:53 p.m. and 9:20 p.m.

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Iraq warns of scammers exploiting anti-corruption campaign

The body asserted that the individuals are exploiting the anti-corruption campaign, initiated by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and carried out by the integrity commission and other relevant institutions, “to intimidate them for despicable purposes.”

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Muhandis’ family censures Trump, Zaidi comments about the slain militiaman

“Even if we cannot bear arms, we will drown this criminal and his henchmen in America, the region, and Iraq in our blood,” read the statement.

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Syrian court holds second hearing for Assad cousin charged with war crimes

Wassim al-Assad has been accused of participation in actions that killed civilians during the Syrian civil war.

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Iranian army says 7 troops killed in US strikes, toll reaches 30

“During this attack by the terrorist US Army, seven career and conscript personnel of the 388th Brigade of Iranshahr attained martyrdom, and a number of personnel were wounded and are currently receiving treatment,” the army said. 

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US slaps sanctions on Iranian ‘illicit’ shipping empire

The latest move adds 50 more individuals, entities, and vessels to previous sanctions, bringing the total to more than 200 assets within the so-called empire, the Treasury said.

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Zaidi meets US defense, treasury secretaries as visit continues

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi continued his visit to Washington by meeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, discussing expanding ties between Baghdad and Washington.

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US reimposes Hormuz blockade as Iran claims attacks on regional bases

Trump on Monday announced that Washington will now protect ships transiting Hormuz in return for charging 20 percent on all cargo shipped.

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