Politics Politics 2020-09-01 Sanctions on al-Assad's son tighten pressure on family The Syrian president's teenage son Hafez was designated in a tranche of sanctions named for the victims of Hama and Maaret al-Numan. Politics 2020-08-31 Ghalibaf brings years of corrupt leadership to Iran's Majles The new speaker of Iran's parliament is Tehran's former mayor, has a background in the IRGC and enjoys the Supreme Leader's support. Politics 2020-08-27 Syrian talks to resume despite virus cases: UN The talks, aimed at re-writing Syria's constitution, were put on hold Monday after four delegates from Damascus tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Politics 2020-08-25 UN suspends Syria constitution talks over coronavirus cases There had been hopes that the meeting could serve as a door-opener to a broader process that ultimately leads to a political transition. Politics 2020-08-25 Kawtharani 'unwelcome' in Iraq, activists say Many are questioning Hizbullah power-broker Muhammad Kawtharani's presence in Iraq, claiming he serves Iran's interest at Iraq's expense. Politics 2020-08-24 Iran's oil shipments to Venezuela threaten more US sanctions In buying oil from Iran, Venezuela is assisting the IRGC, in violation of UN resolutions and existing sanctions, and may face further sanctions. Politics 2020-08-21 New sanctions on Syrian officials cast wide net The third wave of sanctions since the Caesar Act came into force makes it clear no one linked to the Syrian regime's crimes will be immune. Politics 2020-08-18 Public resents Iraqi militias' fight for Assad regime The continued presence of IRGC-backed Iraqi militias in Syria has recently raised objections among the Iraqi public. Politics 2020-08-03 Iran attempts to cover up series of explosions on sensitive sites Explosions have rocked sensitive military, nuclear and power plants across Iran. While the regime has stayed largely silent, many believe the incidents to be the result of foreign sabotage. Politics 2020-07-31 Policemen behind killing of Iraqi protestors suspended An investigation launched after two protestors were killed Sunday in central Baghdad has led to the suspension of three policemen. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | Next
