Iranian FM Congratulates Formation of New Iraqi Government
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araqchi congratulated the formation of the new Iraqi government and reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to expanding ties with Baghdad.
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Araqchi Raps UAE for Siding with US, Israel during War on Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said he had to respond to the United Arab Emirates’ representative during a BRICS meeting after the Emirati side raised the issue of Iran’s responses to American bases on UAE soil during the US-Israeli war of aggression.
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Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Israel launched another series of attacks against towns across Lebanon, especially targeting south of the country, in violation of a ceasefire agreement in mid-April. The shelling and strikes came in spite of peace talks between Tel Aviv and Beirut, with one senior US State Department official commenting that the two countries enjoyed a "full day of productive and positive talks” on Thursday. Here are some of the other latest developments in the region: US President Donald Trump said he does not have much patience left with Iran, urging the country to reach a deal.
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EAM Jaishankar, Iran FM Araghchi hold bilateral meet on sidelines of BRICS
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday held a bilateral meeting and discussion on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi.
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Gajendra Singh pays homage to Bhairon Singh Shekhawat in Udaipur; urges citizens to follow PM's appeals
Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 15 (ANI): Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday paid floral tributes to the late Bharatiya Janata Party leader, former Vice President of India and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhairon Singh Shekhawat (Babosa) on his death anniversary in Udaipur. The program was organised at the site of Babosa's statue located on Rani Road.
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Trump Leaves Beijing After Iran War Looms Over US-China Summit
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrapped up the final day of their Beijing summit with the war in Iran increasingly taking center stage over the trade disputes and technology tensions that had originally been expected to dominate the meeting between the worlds two largest powers.
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Trump Wraps Up High-Stakes Xi Summit Overshadowed By Iran
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrapped up the final day of their Beijing summit with the war in Iran increasingly taking center stage over the trade disputes and technology tensions that had originally been expected to dominate the meeting between the worlds two largest powers.
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Iran Won’t Enter Talks without US Meeting Preconditions: Former IRGC Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Iran will not enter negotiations with the US unless Washington fulfills preconditions and takes confidence-building measures.
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Israel issues forced displacement orders for five towns, villages in south Lebanon
Israel issues forced displacement orders for five towns, villages in south Lebanon Israel’s military has issued a forced evacuation order for the residents of five towns and villages amid its ongoing war on Lebanon. In a post on social media, the military listed the targeted areas in the south of the country as Shabriha, Hamideh, Zuqaq al-Mufdi, Mashouk, and El Haouch. Residents have been warned to “evacuate” immediately to open areas at least 1,000 metres from their homes.
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Hezbollah claims targeting of Israeli drones with missiles
Hezbollah claims targeting of Israeli drones with missiles Hezbollah announced in a series of statements that it targeted Israeli aircrafts and drones in the skies over southern Lebanon with surface-to-air missiles. The group also claimed attacks on Israeli forces in several areas south of the country. The statements came amid reports of sirens activating in northern Israel, following what Israeli reports described as rocket fire from Lebanon at dawn.
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Israeli shelling reported in Lebanon, as army issues expulsion orders to towns
Israeli shelling reported in Lebanon, as army issues expulsion orders to towns The Israeli army early on Friday issued expulsion threats to residents in several towns, a number of them in or near the southern city of Tyre. Meanwhile, artillery shelling and shooting was reported in a few areas south of the country, including the town of Qalawiya and Wadi al-Hujeir. An overnight drone attack also targeted an apartment building in Hawsh Tyre at night, causing a fire and injuries.
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Israel says soldier killed in south Lebanon
Israel says soldier killed in south Lebanon Israel's military said Friday that one of its soldiers died in combat in southern Lebanon, bringing its losses to 20 personnel since the war on Lebanon began in early March. Staff Sergeant Negev Dagan, 20, died "during combat in southern Lebanon", the military said, without providing additional information.
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SP chief Akhilesh Yadav takes a swipe at Centre on rising cost of fuel and PM Modi's austerity call
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 15 (ANI): Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday shared a political cartoon on social media, focusing on the rising cost of fuel amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity. The cartoon depicts Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, riding a bicycle, his party's symbol.
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This will lead to further inflation, growth estimates to fall: Jairam Ramesh slams Centre for raising fuel prices amid West Asia crisis
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday criticised the Centre over the hike in petrol and diesel prices, alleging that the increase would worsen inflation and adversely impact economic growth amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.
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"PM Modi has failed in international relationships": DK Shivakumar slams Centre over fuel price hike
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 15 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday slammed the Centre over the hike in petrol and diesel prices, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had failed in managing international relations amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.
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Trump says China's Xi has become a 'friend'
Trump says China's Xi has become a 'friend' US President Donald Trump says his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has "become really a friend", asserting that the two leaders "settled a lot of different problems that other people wouldn’t have been able to settle". Trump also expressed he made "fantastic trade deals" with China. On the war on Iran, the US president indicated that both leaders "feel very similar", saying: "We want that to end.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian following settler attack
Israeli forces kill Palestinian following settler attack One Palestinian was killed and another wounded by Israeli forces overnight in a town south of Nablus, occupied West Bank, following an attack by settlers in the same area. Late on Thursday, settlers stormed the area and attempted to attack residents' properties. Israeli forces later raided the town, firing live ammunition and sound bombs at the residents.
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FBI Offers $200,000 Reward For Ex-Agent Accused Of Spying For Iran
New posts 11:47 FBI Offers $200,000 Reward For Ex-Agent Accused Of Spying for Iran By RFE/RL U. S.
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Former IRGC Commander Jafari Lays Out Iran's Peace Conditions
New posts 11:23 Former IRGC Commander Jafari Lays Out Iran's Peace Conditions Ali Jafari Mohammad Ali Jafari, the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), has said there will be no further peace negotiations "until the war is over on all fronts, sanctions are lifted, frozen
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Iranian Foreign Minister Says US Seeking Continued Talks
New posts 13:53 Iranian Foreign Minister Says US Seeking Continued Talks Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on May 15 said Tehran had received messages from the United States indicating that the Trump administration is seeking continued talks aimed at ending the Middle East war. The US has not confirmed Araqchi's claim.
