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Gunmen Kill Hezbollah Member In Southern Lebanon

Unknown gunmen fatally shot and stabbed a member of the militant Hezbollah group in southern Lebanon and an investigation was launched, Lebanese security officials said Sunday.

Qods Force Commander Visits Baghdad, Tries To Unite Fractured Front

The commander of Iran's Qods Force arrived in Baghdad this week to try and unify Iraq's fractured political leaders.

US Raps France For Prisoner Swap With Iran

The Trump administration on Sunday harshly criticized France for releasing an Iranian man wanted for prosecution by the United States in an apparent prisoner swap with Iran.

Mideast Stock Markets Sharply Drop On Oil, Coronavirus Fears

Stocks markets in the Mideast suffered sharp drops in early trading Sunday over fears about the new coronavirus and falling demand for crude oil.

Award-Winning Iran Filmmaker Summoned To Prison For Films

Iran Raises Coronavirus Toll To 43, Tens Of Thousands To Be Tested

An Iranian Health Ministry spokesman on Saturday said the Islamic Republic is preparing for the possibility of “tens of thousands” coming to test for the new coronavirus, underscoring the concern over the outbreak there.

Iran's Health Minister Says Virus Came From China Travel

Iran's health minister said Sunday that travel from China brought the new virus to the country.

Devices Found In Missiles, Yemen Drones Link Iran To Attacks On Saudi Oil

A small instrument inside the drones that targeted the heart of Saudi Arabia's oil industry and those in the arsenal of Yemen's Houthi rebels match components recovered in downed Iranian drones.

US Lawmaker Defends Meeting With Iran FM In Munich

Sen. Chris Murphy on Tuesday defended a weekend meeting he held with Iran's foreign minister in Europe, after his actions were questioned in conservative media.

FAA Allows US Civilian Flights To Resume Over Persian Gulf

The U.S. FAA has allowed American civilian airliners to resume flights over much of the Persian Gulf.

Five Accused Of Trying To Sell Sanctioned Iranian Oil To China

Five men have been arrested and charged with trying to trade in Iranian oil in violation of U.S. trade sanctions.

Iraqi Officials: US Will Grant Vital Iran Sanctions Waiver

The United States has signaled to Iraq its willingness to extend sanctions waivers enabling the country to continue importing vital Iranian gas and electricity imports.

Iran Rocket Launch Fails To Put Satellite Into Orbit

An Iranian rocket failed to put a satellite into orbit on Sunday, state television reported, the latest setback for a program the U.S. claims helps Tehran advance its ballistic missile program.

French Researchers In Iranian Jail Petition To Get Married

Two French researchers held for months in a Tehran prison on charges of violating Iran's state security laws have petitioned prison authorities to allow them to get married, their lawyer said Friday.

Passenger Plane Skids Off Snowy Runway In Iran

Top Commander Sees Increased Iran Threat In Afghanistan

British Officials: Vessel On Fire In Persian Gulf Off Sharjah In UAE

A vessel in the Persian Gulf caught fire Wednesday night, prompting a warning from British naval officials to “exercise extreme caution.”

Iran Official, Photos Suggest A US-Criticized Satellite Launch Looms

Iranian officials and satellite images suggest the Islamic Republic is preparing to a launch a satellite into space.

Trump Uses Rally To Defend Iran Policy As Democrats Decry It

Iran was the hot issue both for Democrats in their debate and Donald Trump in his rally January 14.

Trump Orders Deployment Of 750 Additional Troops After Embassy Attack

President Donald Trump ordered about 750 U.S. soldiers deployed to the Middle East as about 3,000 more prepared for possible deployment in the next several days.