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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

by Arab Desk

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

Libya.. Al-Mishri submits a proposal to postpone the elections to February 15

On Friday, the head of the Libyan High Council of State, Khaled Al-Mishri, announced that he would not run for office or participate in the parliamentary and presidential elections, pointing to a

November 20, 2021

Government and Politics·News

Iraq.. There are no signs of the withdrawal of US forces

The Coordinating Committee of the Iraqi Resistance said, on Friday, that it had not detected any appearance of the withdrawal of US forces from the country, which is scheduled in full on

November 20, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Nov 17 Massacre: The Sudanese Communists condemn the army’s “massacre” against the demonstrators

The Sudanese Communist Party condemned, on Thursday, what it described as the “massacre” carried out by the army against “peaceful demonstrators” in the protests on Wednesday, Nov 17, 2021, which resulted in

November 19, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Iraq evacuates 430 stranded refugees from Belarus

On Thursday, the Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced the arrival of a plane carrying refugees stranded on the border between Belarus and Poland. The ministry said in a statement, “The Iraqi Airways

November 19, 2021

News

Sudan.. an American official discusses with Hamdok the restoration of the democratic transition

On Tuesday, a US official discussed with the ousted Sudanese Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok, ways to restore the democratic transition in his country. And since last October 31, Hamdok has been under

November 17, 2021

Government and Politics·News

The Libyan “state” is concerned about “violations and errors” on the platforms of the Electoral Commission

On Monday, the Libyan Supreme Council of State (a consultative parliament) expressed its concern over repeated violations and errors that occurred on the official communication platforms of the Electoral Commission. Earlier on

November 16, 2021

Government and Politics·News

Saudi Arabia .. The launch of the first version of the Women’s Football League

On Saturday, the Saudi Football Association announced the launch of the first edition of the Saudi Women’s Football League. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federation, Yasser bin Hassan

November 14, 2021

News·Sports

“Gaddafi the son” submits his candidacy papers for the presidency of Libya

Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi officially submitted, on Sunday, his candidacy papers for the presidential elections in Libya, which are scheduled to take place in two rounds, the first on December 24, and the

November 14, 2021

Government and Politics·News

A strong earthquake shakes southern Iran and is felt by the residents of the UAE

The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center stated that an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 shook southern Iran and was felt by residents of the United Arab Emirates, on Sunday, while there were no reports of

November 14, 2021

Climate·News

United Arab Emirates hit by earthquake, center is Iran

Today, Sunday, residents of a number of cities in the United Arab Emirates felt an earthquake that lasted for an indefinite period including Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Ain, Sharjah, and

November 14, 2021

Climate·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

Libya.. Al-Mishri submits a proposal to postpone the elections to February 15

Iraq.. There are no signs of the withdrawal of US forces

Nov 17 Massacre: The Sudanese Communists condemn the army’s “massacre” against the demonstrators

Iraq evacuates 430 stranded refugees from Belarus

Sudan.. an American official discusses with Hamdok the restoration of the democratic transition

The Libyan “state” is concerned about “violations and errors” on the platforms of the Electoral Commission

Saudi Arabia .. The launch of the first version of the Women’s Football League

“Gaddafi the son” submits his candidacy papers for the presidency of Libya

A strong earthquake shakes southern Iran and is felt by the residents of the UAE

United Arab Emirates hit by earthquake, center is Iran

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

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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