Middle East and North Africa
U.S. blacklists five Iranian officials for impeding ‘fair’ elections
Washington (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday blacklisted five Iranian officials, accusing them of preventing free and fair elections, a day before a...
More companies interested in using humanitarian channel to Iran: U.S. envoy
Washington (Reuters) - U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook said on Thursday the United States was in talks with at least two more...
Merkel, Macron urge Putin to end conflict in Syria’s Idlib
Brussels (Reuters) - The leaders of Germany and France called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday to express their concern about the humanitarian situation...
Turkey, Russia discussing joint-patrols option in Syria’s Idlib: Turkish official
Ankara (Reuters) - Turkey and Russia are discussing possible joint patrols around Syria’s northwestern Idlib region as one option to ensure security there, a...
Iran ends week-long parliamentary election campaign
Dubai (Reuters) - Campaigning officially ended on Thursday for Iran’s parliamentary election, state media said, a day before a vote seen as a litmus...