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Will Iran sabotage Afghan peace talks? Don't bet on it

Iran has limited influence over the Taliban and little to gain from prolonging the war.

Trump slams 'hoax' impeachment as Senate approves trial rules

US President Trump lashes out at his accusers in the Senate, says he wouldn't attend any of the impeachment trial, but adds, "I'd sort of love to sit right there front row, and stare at their corrupt faces."

Saudi Arabia and the Soleimani assassination

The US killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani serves as a reminder to the GCC that when push comes to shove, they are all in the same boat.

Analysis: What keeps Putin in power?

The Russian president’s enormous influence over the country’s destiny has forced comparisons between Putin and the former Tsars.

Iran wants dialogue with world, working to 'prevent war' - Rouhani

Iran is now enriching more uranium than Tehran did before it agreed to a nuclear deal with world powers in 2015, President Hassan Rouhani said, adding the government was still working to prevent military confrontation.

Afghanistan to Iraq: How US invasions make Americans rich

Recently, several US soldiers pleaded guilty to stealing money earmarked for Afghanistan reconstruction, but it’s not the first time Americans have been caught stealing from other countries’ pockets.

'There have been many disasters in this country, but this one is different'

The accidental downing of a Ukrainian commercial flight has turned the political tide in Iran.

Iran social media posts call for more protests after plane disaster

Protesters, with students at the forefront, have staged daily rallies in the country after the government admitted they shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane that killed all 176 aboard. Some protests have been met with a violent crackdown.

US takes flak after threatening to freeze Iraqi money

Washington’s threat comes as Iraq struggles to meet the basic needs of its people.

For the sake of its people, Iraq must remain neutral in US-Iran standoff

Iraq is far too fragile to find itself on a collision course with the US, for the sake of Iran.

Qatar urges all parties to ease tensions – latest updates

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held talks with Iran's President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran.

Iran 'accidentally' shot down Ukraine airliner – US, Canadian, UK leaders

Iran rules out a missile strike as the cause of a Ukrainian passenger plane crash, saying such a scenario made "no sense," as US media citing officials report the plane was mistakenly downed by Iran during confrontation with US.