Middle East and North Africa
U.S. imposes Iran-related sanctions on individuals, companies
Washington (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday imposed Iran-related sanctions on six companies and four people, accusing the network of supplying sensitive goods...
U.S. approves $23.37 billion sale of advanced defense equipment to UAE, Pompeo says
Washington (Reuters) - The U.S. has approved the sale of a $23.37 billion package of advanced defense equipment to the United Arab Emirates, Secretary...
Israeli parliament votes to endorse Bahrain ties
Jerusalem (AFP) - Israel’s parliament voted Tuesday for the normalization of ties with Bahrain with a clear majority of lawmakers in favor.
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Iran’s Rouhani says next U.S. administration should make up for Trump’s mistakes
Dubai (Reuters) - Iran’s president said on Sunday the next U.S. administration should use the opportunity to compensate for President Donald Trump’s mistakes, Iranian...
U.S. slaps more sanctions on Syria in push for Assad to end war
Washington (Reuters) - The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on officials, entities and individuals it accused of providing support to Syrian President Bashar...