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.

LPG gas tanker in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman during Iran conflict

Iran’s Planned Hormuz Fee Violates US Sanctions Law. Doha Ended Without Addressing That.

OFAC FAQ 1249, issued April 29, prohibits payments to Iran or the IRGC for Hormuz transit — for US persons, US-linked financial institutions, and US-controlled foreign entities. GL X, the oil sanctions

July 2, 2026

by Arab Desk

Aerial view of Iranian shores and Qeshm island in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Hormuz Toll Bill Is Moving Through Parliament. The Target Date Is the Week Before August 21.

Iran's parliament has cleared the Hormuz toll bill through its National Security Commission, with formal toll assessments planned for mid-August. The MoU expires August 21. Seven diplomatic days are already lost to Khamenei burial protocol before the next round of

July 2, 2026

by Arab Desk

Iran bombed nuclear sites IAEA inspection access Grossi 2026

Eight Iranian Nuclear Sites Were Bombed. The IAEA Has Inspected Zero of Them.

Eight facilities struck during last year's conflict remain uninspected by the IAEA, and the Doha round

Oil tanker at terminal loading Iranian crude in the Gulf, June 2026

Iran Sold 40 Million Barrels in Two Weeks. The Price Premium Disappears on August 21.

Iran exported 40–50 million barrels of crude oil in the first two weeks after the Islamabad

As of dawn today… 10 benefits accrue to the State of Qatar after fully managing its airspace

The General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that the State of Qatar started today, Thursday, March 23, 2023, with the administration of "Doha Region Flight Information" And completely to the airspace of

October 4, 2025

News

Messi scores his 800th goal in Argentina’s World Cup Qatar match (video)

Argentine star Lionel Messi scored his 800th goal in his career and led his country to a 2-0 victory over Panama on Friday, in a friendly match that witnessed wild celebrations."Tango dancers"

October 4, 2025

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The Asian Football Confederation sets March 30 as the date for the AFC U-17 Championship draw

The Asian Football Confederation has set March 30 as the date for the 2023 AFC U-17 Junior Cup draw ceremony, which will be held in the Thai capital, Bangkok. The tournament will

October 4, 2025

News·Sports

Official estimates.. Olive oil prices will rise globally for this reason

Doha – Al Sharq website According to official estimates issued by the European Commission, olive oil production in Spain, the largest producing country in the world, may drop by half this year

October 4, 2025

Climate·News

Director of the Food Security Department at the Ministry of Municipality: The agricultural product yards continue to operate during the holy month

With the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, the local markets are witnessing a great demand from citizens and residents to buy commodities, food products, and the requirements of the holy

October 4, 2025

News

French civil aviation requests the cancellation of flights due to protests over the amendment of the pension system

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in France asked airlines to cancel 33% of their flights the day after tomorrow (Sunday) and 20% of their flights next Monday at Paris Orly airport,

March 24, 2023

News

For a period of two months.. Doha Municipality closes 3 restaurants and a supermarket to prepare unfit food

The Doha Municipality issued administrative decisions to close food establishments due to the preparation of food in unsanitary conditions, in violation of Law No. 8 of 1990 regarding the regulation of human

March 24, 2023

News

1,500 people have been evacuated in eastern Spain due to a huge fire

A huge fire destroyed more than a thousand hectares in eastern Spain, and led to the evacuation of about 1,500 people, while Spanish firefighting teams are still working to put out the

March 24, 2023

News

Palestinians suffocated during clashes with the occupation in the West Bank

A number of Palestinians suffocated today, during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in the village of Beit Dajan, east of Nablus, and the town of Beita, south of the West Bank.

March 24, 2023

News

Traffic identifies mobile radars in 21 roads today, Friday.. and these are their locations

The General Traffic Department announced the locations of mobile radars today, Friday, and the permitted speeds, stressing the need to adhere to the speeds shown on the road in the event of

March 24, 2023

News

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Iran’s Planned Hormuz Fee Violates US Sanctions Law. Doha Ended Without Addressing That.

Iran’s Hormuz Toll Bill Is Moving Through Parliament. The Target Date Is the Week Before August 21.

Eight Iranian Nuclear Sites Were Bombed. The IAEA Has Inspected Zero of Them.

Iran Sold 40 Million Barrels in Two Weeks. The Price Premium Disappears on August 21.

As of dawn today… 10 benefits accrue to the State of Qatar after fully managing its airspace

Messi scores his 800th goal in Argentina’s World Cup Qatar match (video)

The Asian Football Confederation sets March 30 as the date for the AFC U-17 Championship draw

Official estimates.. Olive oil prices will rise globally for this reason

Director of the Food Security Department at the Ministry of Municipality: The agricultural product yards continue to operate during the holy month

French civil aviation requests the cancellation of flights due to protests over the amendment of the pension system

For a period of two months.. Doha Municipality closes 3 restaurants and a supermarket to prepare unfit food

1,500 people have been evacuated in eastern Spain due to a huge fire

Palestinians suffocated during clashes with the occupation in the West Bank

Traffic identifies mobile radars in 21 roads today, Friday.. and these are their locations

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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