Politics Politics 2021-03-29 Iranians blast regime for 'selling' country in 25-year deal with China Tehran continues to keep the details of the deal secret, and observers fear the economic crisis Iran is facing has forced it to sign an unbalanced deal that will empower China. Politics 2021-03-12 Threat from foreign mercenaries clouds Libya's path to peace, stability An estimated 20,000 foreign fighters -- many of them Kremlin-backed Wagner Group mercenaries -- are 'a stab in our back', the country's interim prime minister said after a historic unity vote. Politics 2021-01-28 Iraqis spurn calls to swear obedience to Iran's supreme leader A social media campaign pushing Wilayat al-Faqih, the system of governance that would make Iraq subservient to Ali Khamenei, was met with widespread derision and anger. Politics 2021-01-12 IRGC missile base unveiling adds to fears of conflict in the Gulf The IRGC has a long history of boasting about its weaponry, and a track record of deficient missile and radar systems. Politics 2021-01-04 Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment, further violating nuclear agreements Uranium enriched to a 20% level would give Iran the ability to convert its entire stockpile to bomb-grade levels within six months. Politics 2020-12-29 Soleimani's legacy to Lebanon: insecurity, instability and infighting Many Lebanese say that Hizbullah, whose chief, Hassan Nasrallah, was subordinate to Soleimani, is at the root of the country's problems. Politics 2020-12-09 New rewards for tip-offs on Syrian regime violations Cash rewards now will be offered to those providing information on sanctions violations under expanded US legislation. Politics 2020-11-19 Militia attacks further antagonise Iraqi public A number of Iraq experts say IRGC-backed militias have become more isolated amid the public's concerns about the withdrawal of coalition forces. Politics 2020-11-10 US targets Syria oil, intelligence in new sanctions New round of sanctions has targeted 19 individuals or entities in Syria's oil sector, along with government and intelligence officers. Politics 2020-10-28 UN envoy sees delay in Syria political process The constitutional process, launched in October 2019, aims at drafting a constitution acceptable to all sides that will pave the way for elections. 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
