Middle East
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Iran FM Abbas Araghchi says Gaza war to be raised in US talks reaffirms Hamas support report
June 24, 2026 — Iran FM Abbas Araghchi says Gaza war to be raised in US talks, reaffirms Hamas support – report. The comments came in a phone call with Hamas representative Basem Naim, who praised Iran’s “steadfast support” for Palestinians, according to state and IRGC-linked outlets.
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Iran to charge thousands with treason over alleged Israel ties
June 23, 2026 — Iran to charge thousands with ‘treason’ over alleged Israel ties. Iran’s judiciary said more than 3,000 citizens had been arrested on suspicion of cooperating with Israel. According to the judiciary spokesman, 684 of the detainees will be charged with carrying out “operational activities” for Israel, while 1,258 will be charged with political propaganda against the ... Iran to charge thousands with treason over alleged Israel ties
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Iran will use unfrozen funds to buy American crops Trump says
June 23, 2026 — Iran will use unfrozen funds to buy American crops, Trump says. “Our farmers are very happy,” the U.S. president told reporters at the White House.
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Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections Tehran denies deal
June 23, 2026 — Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, Tehran denies deal. US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to allow long-term nuclear inspections, a claim Tehran has rejected, as he also addressed US naval positioning near the Strait of Hormuz.
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After security discussions Netanyahu Katz and Zamir say IDF to remain in Lebanon
June 23, 2026 — After security discussions, Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir say IDF to remain in Lebanon. IDF has “full backing” and “complete freedom of action to operate decisively against any threat,” said Israel’s defense minister.
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Iran sets Lebanon red line rejects Vance claim on nuclear inspectors
June 23, 2026 — Iran sets Lebanon ‘red line,’ rejects Vance claim on nuclear inspectors. Tehran says IAEA inspectors will not be allowed into nuclear facilities damaged in the war, warns against Israeli attacks in Beirut and south Lebanon, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to the Gulf to promote the Iran deal but will not visit Israel
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Rubio heads to Gulf to sell Iran deal amid regional concerns
June 23, 2026 — Rubio heads to Gulf to sell Iran deal amid regional concerns. Gulf Arab leaders are expected to press Marco Rubio over a draft Iran agreement they fear could reshape regional security and boost Tehran’s power.
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Irans oil windfall fuels rapid rebuild of ballistic missile array
June 22, 2026 — Iran’s oil windfall fuels rapid rebuild of ballistic missile array. Iran’s oil exports are returning to levels seen during the original nuclear deal.
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Netanyahu Iran campaign laid the groundwork for fall of the regime
June 22, 2026 — Netanyahu: Iran campaign laid the groundwork for fall of the regime. “Once the rift between the regime and the people is so deep, you cannot tell when such a regime will fall,” said the premier.
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Majority of women abducted in Syria sectarian violence remain missing report finds
June 22, 2026 — Majority of women abducted in Syria sectarian violence remain missing, report finds. In 2025, the Syrian Feminist Lobby documented 82 abduction cases across the Syrian coast, western Hama countryside, and Homs. Some 10% were girls, while 90% were women aged 15 to 40.
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Syria indicates it will not intervene in Lebanon despite US pressure
June 22, 2026 — Syria indicates it will not intervene in Lebanon, despite US pressure. The report adds that despite a push for a ceasefire and a new de-confliction concept in Lebanon, “it is estimated that Washington is using various tools simultaneously to try to disarm Hezbollah.”
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Israel contemplates symbolic withdrawal from Lebanon ahead of next round of truce talks report
June 22, 2026 — Israel contemplates ‘symbolic’ withdrawal from Lebanon ahead of next round of truce talks – report. The withdrawals would include forces pulling back from minor areas along the Yellow Line.