US sanctions Iraqi minister accused of aiding Iran oil sales
US sanctions target Iraq's deputy oil minister for allegedly aiding Iran in bypassing restrictions on oil exports.
Why has the US sanctioned Iraq’s deputy oil minister for helping Iran?
The US accuses Ali Maarij al-Bahadly of helping Iran avoid sanctions and export its oil through Iraq.
US pushing Israeli de-escalation ahead of new talks: Lebanese official
Talks between Lebanese and Israeli delegations to be held in Washington, DC, next week, the official tells Al Jazeera.
Lebanon Latest Israeli strikes Beirut despite ‘ceasefire’
Israel has carried out its first airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs since the April 16 US-brokered ceasefire.
Iran’s president says he has spoken to the country’s Supreme Leader
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says he has met with Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Iran’s President Pezeshkian seeks to quash divided leadership narrative
Tehran emphasises solidarity among top officials as Washington pressures Iran during Strait of Hormuz disputes.
US-Israel war on Iran leaves Jordan’s Petra nearly empty of tourists
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Ancient Ziggurat of Ur restored in Iraq using traditional methods
Restoration work is underway at the ancient Ziggurat of Ur, a monumental stepped temple in Iraq.
All Hail the Military
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