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Iraqi currency trader Ali Ghulam at his home in London. Photo: Gabriella Demczuk

Iraqi tycoon to fight against US sanctions from London base

Ali Ghulam is accused of financing IRGC, but wants to resolve any threat to his fortune

MENA

ExclusiveUK's minister says Israel blocking aid vital to Gaza ceasefire plan

Iran sentences filmmaker Jafar Panahi to one year in prison

CommentTime for Trump's deal-making team of envoys to start getting tough with Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister holds talks with Saudi and Turkish officials

Iran goes shopping for advanced fighters and missiles

Lebanon rebukes Iran for calling Hezbollah 'more essential than bread and water'



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Syrian President Ahmad al Shara. Sectarian violence, economic despair and devastated infrastructure have posed challenges for his government. Photo: Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic.

Beyond the HeadlinesOne year since Assad’s fall: where is Syria today?

Leaders from across the region stand for a photograph during the 46th GCC Summit, at Sakhir Palace, in Bahrain. UAE Presidential Court

EditorialThe GCC summit underlines Gulf priorities

Safinaz Al Chaaibi holds a photo of her son, Mohamed, who went missing in 2014. She discovered his death record last year in Syria's notorious Sednaya prison. The National

‘A mother never gives up’: The endless search for Syria’s disappeared

The last time more than two drivers were in F1 title contention heading into the final race weekend was 15 years ago, when Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber, not pictured, had hopes of winning the championship in Abu Dhabi, which was the final race of the season then, as it is now. Getty

CommentHow this weekend's F1 race harks back to a landmark 2010 for Abu Dhabi

Binance chief executive Richard Teng at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

AI and blockchain to rewrite global finance within decade, says Binance CEO

The impressive Magan boat takes pride of place in the new Zayed National Museum. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

'You hear the voice of Baba Zayed': First visitors wowed by Zayed National Museum

Weight loss drugs could help with managing the impact of Alzheimer's disease, a study has shown. Getty Images

Weight loss drugs could help to slow progression of Alzheimer's disease

Syria's International Oil, Gas and Energy Exhibition in Damascus. Photo: Sana

Oil and gas investors return to Syria with optimism and curiosity


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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran. Reuters

Australia lists Iran's IRGC as state sponsor of terrorism

Canberra accuses powerful branch of Tehran's military of orchestrating attacks against Jewish community

MENA

Drone strike shuts down Iraq's Khor Mor gasfield, causing widespread blackouts

MENA
Ali Larijani's meeting with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. Photo: Ali Larijani / X

CommentCould Pakistan ever help Iran against Israel?

Comment

Hezbollah will not retaliate against Israel despite Iranian calls for 'revenge'

MENA
Hezbollah members gather in Beirut to mourn military commander Haitham Ali Tabatabai, who was killed in an Israeli strike on the southern suburbs of the capital. Getty Images

Iran's IRGC calls for 'revenge' after killing of Hezbollah commander

MENA

UAE ambassador to Iran presents credentials to President Masoud Pezeshkian

UAE

Iran seeks foreign help to battle fire in Unesco-listed forest

MENA

Iran-aligned blocs lead Iraq's post-election government formation marathon

MENA

Zaghari-Ratcliffe film to bring plight of hostages held by Iran into focus

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said the attacked facilities 'have their own story' and co-operation is currently 'not possible'. Getty Images

Iran rejects UN nuclear watchdog resolution as 'illegal'

IAEA demands access to Iran's bombed nuclear sites during war with Israel

MENA

AnalysisIran fears erosion of last regional proxy as Iraq moves to curb militias

MENA

IAEA vote urges Iran to come clean about nuclear programme

MENA

Iran releases tanker seized after leaving UAE

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Iran-aligned parties unite to form largest Iraqi parliamentary bloc

MENA

Israeli charged with spying for Iran in crackdown on contact with 'enemy states'

MENA

Iran denies uranium enrichment and secret nuclear sites

MENA



Tankers moored in the Khor Fakkan port near the Strait of Hormuz. AFP

Iran admits to seizing oil tanker after it set off from the UAE

Vessel was approached by three small boats in the Strait of Hormuz before deviating from course

Gulf

Iran's Pezeshkian congratulates Iraq on 'successful' elections

MENA

Oil tanker 'seized by Iranian forces' after leaving UAE

Gulf

Iran urges UN to hold US and Israel accountable for June strikes

MENA

Anger as Iranian food seller sets himself on fire in protest

MENA

CommentIran is leaning on ancient history to bolster nationalism after the Israel war

Comment

Iraq elections: What happens next now that voting has ended?

MENA



The unrest in the city of Ahvaz has prompted sackings and an investigation. AFP

Anger as Iranian food seller sets himself on fire in protest

President orders investigation after municipal staff shut down family shop

MENA

CommentIran is leaning on ancient history to bolster nationalism after the Israel war

Comment

Iraq elections: What happens next now that voting has ended?

MENA

Iran: We need diplomacy, but we won't be bullied by US and Israel

MENA

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