Arab Desk

The Arab Desk leads The Eastern Herald's reporting on the Middle East and North Africa. The desk has covered the Gaza-Israel war since October 2023, the Iran-Israel war of 2025-2026, the fall of the Assad government in Syria, Hezbollah's political and military shifts in Lebanon, the war in Yemen, and the diplomatic realignment of the Gulf states under the Abraham Accords and the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement.

Iranian and Qatari officials meet in Doha to discuss frozen assets and Hormuz, July 2026

Iran Says Qatar Is Releasing $6 Billion. Vance Says the U.S. Controls the Spending. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry Says the Funds Haven’t Moved.

Three governments are describing the $6 billion frozen-assets mechanism agreed at Doha in completely incompatible terms. Iran's president called it a cash return. Iran's parliament speaker said $12 billion, any currency, Iran's

July 2, 2026

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Satellite image of Iran Natanz nuclear facility after U.S. and Israeli strikes March 2026

Iran’s Most Hardened Nuclear Tunnel Was Not Bombed. Inspectors Have Never Entered It. The Deal Doesn’t Mention It.

Pickaxe Mountain, one mile from Natanz, was not struck in Operation Midnight Hammer and has never been visited by IAEA inspectors. Satellite imagery from February 2026 shows active construction continuing. The Doha talks that concluded July 2 did not mention

July 2, 2026

by Arab Desk

Iran prepares for Ayatollah Khamenei state funeral burial Mashhad July 2026

Iran Warned Against Striking the Funeral. Mojtaba Khamenei Has Not Been Seen Since His Father Was Killed.

Khatam al-Anbiya commander Ali Abdollahi warned the U.S. and Israel on July 2 against any attack

Billboard in Tehran as Iran bars IAEA inspectors from bombed nuclear sites Fordow Natanz Isfahan

Trump Says Iran’s Denuclearization Is ‘Moving Along Well.’ Iran’s Law Says IAEA Cannot Enter the Three Sites That Matter.

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf confirmed July 2 that IAEA inspectors are barred from Fordow, Natanz,

After customs exemption, how much gold did Egypt receive in a month?

This comes after the implementation of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s decision to waive customs duty and other non-value added charges, in a way that reflects the willingness of residents abroad to

June 12, 2023

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Controversial plan. France’s eye on “pockets of retired immigrants”

According to what the minister in charge of public accounts, Gabriel Atal, announced in an interview with the newspaper “Le Parisien”, the government intends to “toughen” the conditions of residence in France

June 12, 2023

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A crucial week for interest. Will the US Federal Reserve surprise the markets?

Since March 2022, the Fed’s key rate has been raised by 5 percentage points, to remain between 5 and 5.25%. Analysts say the Fed is closer to “fixing” at its next meeting

September 12, 2025

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Amazon children. What did they eat for 5 weeks getting lost in the jungle?

The army rescued the children, who are indigenous, near the border between the provinces of Caqueta and Guaviari in Colombia, at the scene of the crash of a small plane. The Cessna

June 12, 2023

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In its biggest maneuver… NATO sends a “deterrent message” to Russia

The Air Defender 23 maneuvers, organized by Germany and running until June 23, see the participation of 10,000 people and 250 military aircraft from 25 NATO member and partner countries, including Japan

October 2, 2025

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Sudan.. Two contradictory statements by the army and support after the “return of violence”

Heavy clashes and artillery fire erupted in Khartoum on Sunday, and residents reported airstrikes, shortly after a ceasefire expired that brought a brief lull in eight weeks of fighting. Witnesses said the

October 2, 2025

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Leo chases Messi for ‘selfie at all costs’… and the result is disappointing

But from the perspective of an obsessed Chinese fan, it was worth it for a selfie with his Argentinian hero Lionel Messi, even if he came out blurry. The Argentine star is

June 12, 2023

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The Arab-Chinese Business Conference… Partnership and Investment Opportunities

Riyadh will host the tenth session of the conference on June 11-12, under the slogan “Cooperation for Prosperity”; Discuss areas of cooperation of mutual interest in the areas of investment, economy and

October 2, 2025

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Mali.. The Islamic State controls the “most important triangle” in the Azawad desert

According to sources who spoke to “Sky News Arabia” from the Azawad region in northern Mali, the organization “ISIS Greater Sahara” launched an attack on Tedghmine on Saturday, without resistance, which ended

June 12, 2023

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If you want to lose weight, immediately stop having a “prepared” breakfast.

Nutritionist Dana Honess explained that there is a food that many like to eat for breakfast, namely breakfast cereals high in sugar, stressing that it is “a bad choice for your general

June 12, 2023

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Iran Says Qatar Is Releasing $6 Billion. Vance Says the U.S. Controls the Spending. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry Says the Funds Haven’t Moved.

Iran’s Most Hardened Nuclear Tunnel Was Not Bombed. Inspectors Have Never Entered It. The Deal Doesn’t Mention It.

Iran Warned Against Striking the Funeral. Mojtaba Khamenei Has Not Been Seen Since His Father Was Killed.

Trump Says Iran’s Denuclearization Is ‘Moving Along Well.’ Iran’s Law Says IAEA Cannot Enter the Three Sites That Matter.

After customs exemption, how much gold did Egypt receive in a month?

Controversial plan. France’s eye on “pockets of retired immigrants”

A crucial week for interest. Will the US Federal Reserve surprise the markets?

Amazon children. What did they eat for 5 weeks getting lost in the jungle?

In its biggest maneuver… NATO sends a “deterrent message” to Russia

Sudan.. Two contradictory statements by the army and support after the “return of violence”

Leo chases Messi for ‘selfie at all costs’… and the result is disappointing

The Arab-Chinese Business Conference… Partnership and Investment Opportunities

Mali.. The Islamic State controls the “most important triangle” in the Azawad desert

If you want to lose weight, immediately stop having a “prepared” breakfast.

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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