Middle Orient

Qatari, Iranian foreign ministers meet in Doha

The visit followed the Iranian foreign minister’s trip to Oman. Qatar and Iran’s top diplomats met in Doha today. Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani hosted his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian for an official visit. They discussed bilateral relations and unspecified “regional developments,” according to a statement from …

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Iraqi forces arrest Syrian ‘infiltrators’ at border

Iraq announced a similar incident late last year. Iraqi forces arrested several people who allegedly attempted to enter the country illegally via the Syrian border today. Iraq’s Security Media Cell said 62 “infiltrators” of Syrian nationality were arrested. The Iraqi border guard and the Kurdistan Region’s peshmerga forces conducted the …

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Syrian Kurdish forces require displaced Arabs to obtain ‘expat card’ to remain in their areas

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is requiring Arabs displaced from all Syrian regions who are living in the areas under their control to obtain an expatriate card to be allowed to enter or remain. The local authorities in northeast Syria have demanded all Arab refugees from all Syrian regions …

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Syria joins China’s Belt and Road Initiative

The admission of Syria into the Chinese economic project is the latest sign of strengthening relations between Damascus and Beijing. Syria has joined a major Chinese initiative on global trade, infrastructure and connectivity. The head of Syria’s Planning and International Cooperation Commission, Fadi al-Khalil, signed a memorandum of understanding with …

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Iran reveals ‘untold story’ of arming Palestinians in Gaza

Soleimani’s strategy “was able to multiply the power of the resistance against the Zionist regime” by arming them. Iranian media, to mark the anniversary of the death of Qasem Soleimani, have provided unique new details about Iran’s support for Palestinian groups. In a recent article from the Tasnim News branch …

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Mossad chief Barnea meets with Libyan PM in Jordan to talk normalization – report

The Mossad chief met with the Libyan PM to discuss normalization with Israel, which may be difficult considering the ongoing chaos in Libya. Mossad Director David Barnea and Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Mohammed Al-Dabaiba recently met in Jordan to discuss normalization and security cooperation, Saudi Arabian and Libyan media outlets …

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Shin Bet thwarted Iranian attempt to recruit Israelis as spies

Israeli citizens were in contact with an Iranian intelligence agent, known as Rambud Namdar, and were recruited to carry out missions. The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) has arrested five Israelis who had been recruited by an Iranian intelligence agent to whom they sent photographs and other information, the agency …

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Is Saudi Arabia Building Its Own Ballistic Missiles? – OpEd

American intelligence agencies have revealed that Saudi Arabia is now actively working on manufacturing its own ballistic missiles with the help of China, according to what was announced by the American “CNN” network. New satellite images obtained by CNN indicate that the Saudis are already manufacturing ballistic missiles at a …

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Riyadh and Doha Allied Against Normalization with Damascus?

Riyadh and Doha are united in their opposition to normalization with the Damascus regime, according to al-Hal Net. Political researcher Darwish Khalifa, who is close to Saudi Arabia, says that there is a conciliatory diplomatic movement in the region. It seeks to resolve the problems and overcome the differences that …

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White Helmets: Russian War Against Livelihood in Northwestern Syria

Russian forces are targeting the livelihood of people in Northeastern Syria, as attacks focus mainly on infrastructures and farms, according to Shaam. The Syrian Civil Defense, known as the White Helmets, said that northwestern Syria has been witnessing a Russian escalation for a week. Warplanes do not leave the skies …

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