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US to reinstate naval blockade on Iranian ports as tensions escalate: CENTCOM

Middle East13-07-2026

US to reinstate naval blockade on Iranian ports as tensions escalate: CENTCOM

President Barzani arrives in Doha to offer condolences on passing of Qatar’s Father Emir

Middle East13-07-2026

President Barzani arrives in Doha to offer condolences on passing of Qatar’s Father Emir

US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted amid renewed fighting

Middle East13-07-2026

US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted amid renewed fighting

Kuwait reports drone attacks on border posts, offshore oil platform

Middle East12-07-2026

Kuwait reports drone attacks on border posts, offshore oil platform

Jordan shoots down Iranian missiles as US-Iran clashes enter third day

Middle East09-07-2026

Jordan shoots down Iranian missiles as US-Iran clashes enter third day

US forces launch fresh strikes on Iran amid reports of blasts near Hormuz

Middle East08-07-2026

US forces launch fresh strikes on Iran amid reports of blasts near Hormuz

Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘over’ after US strikes, Iranian retaliation

Middle East08-07-2026

Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘over’ after US strikes, Iranian retaliation

Iran launches missiles, drones at US bases after CENTCOM strikes

Middle East08-07-2026

Iran launches missiles, drones at US bases after CENTCOM strikes

Middle East13-07-2026

US to reinstate naval blockade on Iranian ports as tensions escalate: CENTCOM

Middle East13-07-2026

President Barzani arrives in Doha to offer condolences on passing of Qatar’s Father Emir

Middle East13-07-2026

US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted amid renewed fighting

Middle East12-07-2026

Kuwait reports drone attacks on border posts, offshore oil platform

Middle East09-07-2026

Jordan shoots down Iranian missiles as US-Iran clashes enter third day

Middle East08-07-2026

US forces launch fresh strikes on Iran amid reports of blasts near Hormuz

Middle East08-07-2026

Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘over’ after US strikes, Iranian retaliation

Middle East08-07-2026

Iran launches missiles, drones at US bases after CENTCOM strikes

Middle East

US to reinstate naval blockade on Iranian ports as tensions escalate: CENTCOM

Middle East13-07-2026

US to reinstate naval blockade on Iranian ports as tensions escalate: CENTCOM

President Barzani arrives in Doha to offer condolences on passing of Qatar’s Father Emir

Middle East13-07-2026

President Barzani arrives in Doha to offer condolences on passing of Qatar’s Father Emir

US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted amid renewed fighting

Middle East13-07-2026

US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted amid renewed fighting

Kuwait reports drone attacks on border posts, offshore oil platform

Middle East12-07-2026

Kuwait reports drone attacks on border posts, offshore oil platform

Jordan shoots down Iranian missiles as US-Iran clashes enter third day

Middle East09-07-2026

Jordan shoots down Iranian missiles as US-Iran clashes enter third day

US forces launch fresh strikes on Iran amid reports of blasts near Hormuz

Middle East08-07-2026

US forces launch fresh strikes on Iran amid reports of blasts near Hormuz

Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘over’ after US strikes, Iranian retaliation

Middle East08-07-2026

Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘over’ after US strikes, Iranian retaliation

Iran launches missiles, drones at US bases after CENTCOM strikes

Middle East08-07-2026

Iran launches missiles, drones at US bases after CENTCOM strikes

Qatar holds Iran ‘fully responsible’ for tanker attack near Hormuz

Middle East07-07-2026

Qatar holds Iran ‘fully responsible’ for tanker attack near Hormuz

Iran criticizes US-led regional defense meeting, claims authority over Hormuz as talks stall

Middle East02-07-2026

Iran criticizes US-led regional defense meeting, claims authority over Hormuz as talks stall

Qatar confirms no direct US-Iran talks as Tehran pushes frozen assets issue

Middle East30-06-2026

Qatar confirms no direct US-Iran talks as Tehran pushes frozen assets issue

Iran says no scheduled US talks in Qatar as Trump claims meeting request

Middle East29-06-2026

Iran says no scheduled US talks in Qatar as Trump claims meeting request

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US to reinstate naval blockade on Iranian ports as tensions escalate: CENTCOM

US to reinstate naval blockade on Iranian ports as tensions escalate: CENTCOM

US to reinstate naval blockade on Iranian ports as tensions escalate: CENTCOM

President Barzani arrives in Doha to offer condolences on passing of Qatar’s Father Emir

President Barzani arrives in Doha to offer condolences on passing of Qatar’s Father Emir

US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted amid renewed fighting

US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted amid renewed fighting

Kuwait reports drone attacks on border posts, offshore oil platform

Kuwait reports drone attacks on border posts, offshore oil platform

Jordan shoots down Iranian missiles as US-Iran clashes enter third day

Jordan shoots down Iranian missiles as US-Iran clashes enter third day

Iraq

Iraq political blocs back PM Zaidi's push for deeper US ties, seek results for national interests

Iraq political blocs back PM Zaidi's push for deeper US ties, seek results for national interests

Iraqi PM Zaidi arrives in Washington in landmark visit

Iraqi PM Zaidi arrives in Washington in landmark visit

Iraq confiscates 375 kilograms of gold, $54M amid anti-corruption crackdown

Iraq confiscates 375 kilograms of gold, $54M amid anti-corruption crackdown

Rudaw accompanies PM-led Iraqi delegation to Washington

Rudaw accompanies PM-led Iraqi delegation to Washington

Iran-backed militia umbrella group warns Iraqi PM Zaidi ahead of Washington visit

Iran-backed militia umbrella group warns Iraqi PM Zaidi ahead of Washington visit

President Barzani to attend State Administration Coalition meeting in Baghdad

President Barzani to attend State Administration Coalition meeting in Baghdad

New border crossing connects southern Iraq’s Najaf to Saudi Arabia

New border crossing connects southern Iraq’s Najaf to Saudi Arabia

Iraq vows to bar its territory as a launching pad for attacks on Saudi Arabia, GCC states

Iraq vows to bar its territory as a launching pad for attacks on Saudi Arabia, GCC states

Turkey

Jailed Kurdish politician Demirtas meets family of student who died under mysterious circumstances

Turkey06-07-2026

Jailed Kurdish politician Demirtas meets family of student who died under mysterious circumstances

Bar association condemns Turkish court ruling against owner of Kurdish-only cafe

Turkey04-07-2026

Bar association condemns Turkish court ruling against owner of Kurdish-only cafe

Qubad Talabani meets Turkish foreign minister in Ankara to discuss PKK peace process

Turkey03-07-2026

Qubad Talabani meets Turkish foreign minister in Ankara to discuss PKK peace process

Kurdish leader slams Ankara for creating a 'Potemkin village' ahead of NATO summit

Turkey30-06-2026

Kurdish leader slams Ankara for creating a 'Potemkin village' ahead of NATO summit

Dersim villagers seek return after four-decade displacement

Turkey22-06-2026

Dersim villagers seek return after four-decade displacement

From her home in Turkey, unemployed teacher brings Kurdish lessons to the world

Turkey21-06-2026

From her home in Turkey, unemployed teacher brings Kurdish lessons to the world

Veteran politician says Turkish government providing no information on peace process

Turkey13-06-2026

Veteran politician says Turkish government providing no information on peace process

Turkish tycoon apologizes after 'racial' remarks about Kurds

Turkey06-06-2026

Turkish tycoon apologizes after 'racial' remarks about Kurds

Iran

US says Hormuz remains open as Trump claims Iran hit ‘very hard’

US says Hormuz remains open as Trump claims Iran hit ‘very hard’

US says it hit nearly 140 targets in Iran after attack on ship

US says it hit nearly 140 targets in Iran after attack on ship

Iran tripled drone production during war with US: Defence minister

Iran tripled drone production during war with US: Defence minister

Iran vows no surrender after Trump ends ceasefire

Iran vows no surrender after Trump ends ceasefire

IRGC chief vows revenge as Iran lays supreme leader Khamenei to rest

IRGC chief vows revenge as Iran lays supreme leader Khamenei to rest

Kurdish teen killed, father injured in Iranian border guard shooting: Watchdog

Kurdish teen killed, father injured in Iranian border guard shooting: Watchdog

Five Kurdish men detained in Rojhelat without arrest warrants, clear charges: Watchdog

Five Kurdish men detained in Rojhelat without arrest warrants, clear charges: Watchdog

US strike disrupts Tehran-Mashhad railway ahead of Khamenei burial

US strike disrupts Tehran-Mashhad railway ahead of Khamenei burial

Syria

Hasaka governor says 40 judges nominated as state institutions reinstated

Syria12-07-2026

Hasaka governor says 40 judges nominated as state institutions reinstated

Syria's interim parliament holds inaugural session

Syria12-07-2026

Syria's interim parliament holds inaugural session

Eliminating Arabization must be integrated into Syria’s transitional justice: Politician

Syria12-07-2026

Eliminating Arabization must be integrated into Syria’s transitional justice: Politician

Semalka crossing is official, visas issued there valid anywhere in Syria: Official

Syria12-07-2026

Semalka crossing is official, visas issued there valid anywhere in Syria: Official

Ferry accident in eastern Syria kills two children

Syria12-07-2026

Ferry accident in eastern Syria kills two children

Israel sets up checkpoint in southern Syria: State media

Syria11-07-2026

Israel sets up checkpoint in southern Syria: State media

Syria discovers explosives hideout linked to Macron security attack

Syria10-07-2026

Syria discovers explosives hideout linked to Macron security attack

Syria seized 31M Captagon pills in massive anti-narcotics crackdowns

Syria09-07-2026

Syria seized 31M Captagon pills in massive anti-narcotics crackdowns