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Trump Says Ready To Help Iran With Coronavirus If Asked

U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he was ready to aid Iran with its outbreak of novel coronavirus if the country asked for assistance.

Russia Restricts Iran Travellers Over Coronavirus

Swiss Humanitarian Channel To Iran Takes Effect

A new Swiss payment mechanism allowing food, medicine and other humanitarian aid to be sent to Iran without stumbling over US sanctions has officially taken effect, Bern said Thursday.

Pakistan Confirms Two Cases Of Coronavirus, One With Link To Iran

Pakistan has detected its first two cases of novel coronavirus, a public health advisor to Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted Wednesday, days after Islamabad closed its land border with Iran, where 19 people have died from the virus.

Iraq Confirms Elderly Iranian As First Coronavirus Case

Iraq on Monday confirmed its first novel coronavirus case in an elderly Iranian national in the southern shrine city of Najaf, according to health officials.

Saudi Intercepts Yemen Rebel Missiles Targeting Cities: Coalition

Saudi Arabia has intercepted missiles fired towards its cities by Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen, the Riyadh-led military coalition said, in the insurgents' latest cross-border attack.

Iran's Offer To Support Lebanese Economy Met With Skepticism

Iran is ready to help Lebanon's ailing economy, the speaker of its parliament was quoted as saying Monday during a visit to Beirut.

Rocket Attack Hits Near US Embassy In Iraq Capital

Multiple rockets hit near the US embassy in Iraq's capital early Sunday, an American military source said, the latest in a flurry of attacks against US assets in the country.

Iran's Zarif Says Trump Misled By Advisors Telling Him Regime Will Collapse

International efforts to mediate between Tehran and the U.S. are being thwarted by President Donald Trump's advisors misleading him, Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

Four Iran Guards Killed In Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus - War Monitor

Israeli strikes on Damascus airport killed seven fighters, a war monitor said Friday, the latest in a string of attacks targeting Iran's military presence in Syria.

US Accuses Iran Of Building Missiles Through Satellite Program

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday accused Iran of honing its ballistic missile skills through a satellite launch and vowed to exert more pressure.

France Condemns Iran Satellite Launch, Urges Tehran To Respect Obligations

France on Monday condemned a bid by Iran to put a satellite in space, urging Tehran to abide by international obligations on its controversial ballistic missile programme.

Top EU Diplomat Talks To US On Iran Trip, Mideast Plan

Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell on Friday briefed US leaders on a trip to Iran aimed at easing tensions and discussed a US Middle East plan that he has denounced.

UPDATE: Israeli Strikes Kill 23 Syrian, Foreign Fighters In Syria

Israeli air strikes killed 12 pro-Iran fighters near Damascus and in southern Syria early Thursday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

UN Report Says Yemen's Houthis In Possession Of Weapons Similar To Iran

US Awaits Iraq's Okay To Deploy Patriots To Protect Troops

The United States is awaiting a green light from the Iraqi government to deploy Patriot missile defense systems to protect US troops from Iranian missile attacks.

Oman Top Diplomat In Iran For Second Time Within Week

Iran's top diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif hosted his Omani counterpart Yusuf bin Alawi on Sunday for the second time within a week for talks on security in the sensitive Gulf.

15th-Century Book By The Famed Persian Poet Hafez Recovered By Dutch Detective

A stolen 15th-century book by the famed Persian poet Hafez has been recovered by a Dutch art detective after an international "race against time" that drew the alleged interest of Iran's secret service.

Dutch Art Sleuth Finds Rare Stolen Copy Of 'Prince Of Persian Poets'

A stolen 15th-century book by the famed Persian poet Hafez has been recovered by a Dutch art detective after an international "race against time" that drew the alleged interest of Iran's secret service.

Iran Blasts France For 'Interference' Over Jailed Academic

Iran accused France on Sunday of "interference" in the case of an Iranian-French academic held in the Islamic republic, saying she is considered an Iranian national and faces security charges.