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Iran says 67 arrested in Isfahan water protests
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iranian security forces detained more than 60 people in connection with protests over water shortages…
Protesters, police clash in central Iran after rally over water shortages
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Hundreds of protesters, some throwing rocks, clashed with police in Iran’s central city of Isfahan…
U.S. threatens escalation with Iran at IAEA next month
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States threatened on Thursday to confront Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency…
Russia says Syria destroys 10 of 12 Israeli missiles fired at Homs – RIA
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Syrian armed forces destroyed 10 of 12 missiles fired by Israeli F-16 fighter jets towards…
Israel sees Iranian atomic bomb in five years, deal or no deal
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iran is five years away from developing a nuclear weapon, and international talks due to…
SDF denies report that it released ISIS suspects in exchange for money
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) denied a report that it had released Islamic State…
Bahrain says it foiled planned attack, confiscated Iranian weapons and explosives
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Bahrain security forces arrested a number of suspected militants ahead of a planned attack and…
U.N. warns of ‘colossal’ collapse of Afghan banking system – report
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United Nations on Monday pushed for urgent action to prop up Afghanistan’s banks, warning…
New protests in Iran over water shortage
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — More than 1,000 Iranians marched on Sunday towards the governor’s office in the western province…
Cyber attack against Iran’s Mahan Air foiled – state TV
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A cyber attack against Iranian private airline Mahan Air has been foiled, Iranian media cited…
Pentagon chief seeks to reassure concerned Middle East allies
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sought on Saturday to reassure allies in the Middle East…
Turkish opposition calls for early election amid lira meltdown
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Turkish opposition leaders called for immediate early elections after the lira plunged 6% to new…