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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at SCO summit in Bishkek on September 1 2026 as Iran fires missiles toward US bases

Iran Fires Missiles at US Bases After CENTCOM Confirms Direct Strikes on Iranian Soil

Iran's state media reported missile launches toward US military bases on Tuesday, hours after US Central Command confirmed American forces were striking targets on Iranian soil. Explosions were reported near Qeshm Island,

September 1, 2026

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO summit in Bishkek amid Iran nuclear denial controversy

Iran Denies Nuclear Activity at Pickaxe Mountain as Trump’s July Threat Lingers

Iran's Foreign Ministry denied nuclear activity at Pickaxe Mountain, known in Iran as Kolang, on Tuesday. Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei's categorical denial comes six months into the war and two months after Trump threatened to destroy the site, with no IAEA

September 1, 2026

by Arab Desk

Iranian IRGC forces following US airstrikes on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, August 2026

Iran Strikes Back After US Bombs Larak Island. Trump Threatens Worse.

US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, killing soldiers and civilians, ending

Military strike scene as IRGC claims destroying fighter jet depots at US air bases in Jordan

Iran Claims It Destroyed US Fighter Jet Hangars at Two Jordan Air Bases

Iran's IRGC claimed Sunday it destroyed fighter jet depots at King Hussein Air Base and Al-Azraq

Bennett visits the UAE for the first time

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will start a first-of-its-kind visit to the UAE, during which he will meet with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. “Prime Minister Naftali

December 13, 2021

News

Saudi Arabia.. “Tadawul” share jumps more than 10 percent on its first trading day

The shares of the Saudi “Tadawul” company, the operator of the local stock exchange, jumped, on Wednesday, by more than 10 percent on its first trading day in the stock market. And

December 8, 2021

Economy·News

Palestinian Election Commission continues to block women’s photos

The Palestinian local elections in the West Bank were accompanied by a new phenomenon, represented in the fact that most of the female candidates are guided to withhold their photos on advertising

December 8, 2021

Government and Politics·News

Crown Princes of Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi discuss developments in the region

The Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, discussed, on Tuesday evening in the UAE, with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, developments in the region and bilateral relations. This

December 8, 2021

News

The Lebanese President heads to Qatar to discuss strengthening relations

Lebanese President Michel Aoun left the capital, Beirut, on Monday, heading to Qatar, at the invitation of its Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad; To search for ways to strengthen and develop relations

December 1, 2021

News

Libya relinquishes candidacy for membership of the African Security Council in favor of Morocco

Libya decided to relinquish its candidacy for membership in the Peace and Security Council of the African Union for the period 2022-2025 in favor of Morocco. This came in a Moroccan statement

December 1, 2021

News

Profits of Gulf companies in the capital markets rise 123.4% in the third quarter

An economic report showed that the profits of the Gulf companies listed in the capital markets increased during the third quarter of 2021, by 123.4%, amid the recovery from the repercussions of

November 29, 2021

Economy·News

Unprecedented in any Arab country.. A Jewish prayer for the Israeli army

A synagogue in Morocco hosted a prayer for Israeli soldiers during the visit of Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz to the kingdom, in a rare step unprecedented in any Arab country, according

November 28, 2021

News·Religion

Sudan..Ethiopia welcomes the signing of the political agreement between Al-Burhan and Hamdok

Ethiopia welcomed, on Tuesday, the political agreement signed between the President of the Sudanese Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, and Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. The Ethiopian government stated, in a statement seen

November 24, 2021

Government and Politics·News

Sudan… The Al-Burhan and Hamdok agreement paves the way for a broad national dialogue

A Sudanese official said, on Tuesday, that the political agreement between the heads of the Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, and the government, Abdalla Hamdok, paves the way for a broad national

November 24, 2021

Government and Politics·News

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Iran Fires Missiles at US Bases After CENTCOM Confirms Direct Strikes on Iranian Soil

Iran Denies Nuclear Activity at Pickaxe Mountain as Trump’s July Threat Lingers

Iran Strikes Back After US Bombs Larak Island. Trump Threatens Worse.

Iran Claims It Destroyed US Fighter Jet Hangars at Two Jordan Air Bases

Bennett visits the UAE for the first time

Saudi Arabia.. “Tadawul” share jumps more than 10 percent on its first trading day

Palestinian Election Commission continues to block women’s photos

Crown Princes of Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi discuss developments in the region

The Lebanese President heads to Qatar to discuss strengthening relations

Libya relinquishes candidacy for membership of the African Security Council in favor of Morocco

Profits of Gulf companies in the capital markets rise 123.4% in the third quarter

Unprecedented in any Arab country.. A Jewish prayer for the Israeli army

Sudan..Ethiopia welcomes the signing of the political agreement between Al-Burhan and Hamdok

Sudan… The Al-Burhan and Hamdok agreement paves the way for a broad national dialogue

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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