Morocco’s Humanitarian Response to the Earthquake Tragedy
Emergency workers search a destroyed building in Amizmiz on September 10 Source of the photo: Nacho Doce On Friday September 8, 2023, a devastating earthquake with […]
Official Visit of the Ukrainian Foreign Minister in Iraq
The Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, and the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, during a joint press conference. Photo: Al-Arabiya News On April […]
Baghdad Government and KRG agree to resume Kurdish Oil Exports
Source of photo: medyanews.net Executive summary: On April 4, 2023, Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), […]
President Bashar al-Asaad to attend Arab League Summit
Executive summary: Saudi Arabia is planning to invite President Bashar al Asaad to take part into the annual Arab leaders’ Summit in May. The move would […]
Syria’s Foreign Minister first official visit to Egypt
Source of the photo: https://www.aa.com.tr/ Executive summary: On April 01, 2023, the Syrian Foreign Minister, Faisal MEKDAD, made his first official visit to Cairo since the […]
Saudi Arabia and Syria to restore ties
Source of the photo: saudigazette.com.sa Executive summary: Saudi Arabia and Syria agreed to restore diplomatic relations after more than a decade since the outbreak of the […]
Syrian leader Bashar al-Asaad arrives in UAE for an official visit
Source of the photo: Sana.sy Executive Summary: On March 19, 2023, Syrian President Bashar al Assad arrived in the United Arab Emirates where he met President Sheikh […]
Saudi-Iran rapprochement could put an end to the war in Yemen
Source of the photo: www.tehrantimes.com Iran has agreed to ceased weapons shipments to the Houthist in Yemen in light of the recent agreement to restore diplomatic […]
Syria’s President meets Putin in an official visit to Moscow
Source of the photo: Sana.sy Executive summary: On March 14, 2023, President Bashar al-Asaad paid an official visit to the Kremlin leader, Vladimir Putin together with […]
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran On the Peaceful Settlement of Ukraine Crisis The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates […]
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran On the Peaceful Settlement of Ukraine Crisis The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates […]
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran On the Peaceful Settlement of Ukraine Crisis The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates […]
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran On the Peaceful Settlement of Ukraine Crisis The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates […]
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran On the Peaceful Settlement of Ukraine Crisis The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates […]Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran On the Peaceful Settlement of Ukraine Crisis The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates […]Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran On the Peaceful Settlement of Ukraine Crisis The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates […]
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran On the Peaceful Settlement of Ukraine Crisis The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates […]
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran On the Peaceful Settlement of Ukraine Crisis The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates […]
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran On the Peaceful Settlement of Ukraine Crisis The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates […]
Iran: Oil Minister Javad Owji Visits Venezuela for Energy Deals
Photo’s source: www. irna.ir Javad Owji, the Iranian Oil Ministry is making a rare trip to Venezuela that includes visiting oil facilities and signing energy […]
Türkiye: Closed Its Airspace for Russian Civilian and Military Flights between Russia and Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu Photo source: Wikipedia Commons Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on April 24th, 2022, that during a visit there in […]
Lebanon: At least One Person Killed and Other Seven Injured in a Blast
Photo’s source: english.aawsat.com On April 11th, 2022, at least one person has been killed and seven others were injured in an explosion near Sidon in […]
Yemen: The President Announced is Handing His Powers to a New Leadership Council
Yemen President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi Photo’s source: wikipedia.org On April 5th, Yemen’s President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi issued an order dismissing Vice President Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar […]
Iran Has Handed Over Documents Related to Outstanding Issues to the IAEA
Mohammad Eslami, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Photo’s source: www. www.irangov.ir On April 6th, 2022, Mohammad Eslami, chief of the Atomic […]
Türkiye: The Government is Planning to Change its Internationally Recognized Official Name in English to Türkiye
Photo’s source: www. wikipedia.org The Turkish authorities are planning to change the official English name of the country in Türkiye. A notification to the UN […]
Türkiye: Prosecutor Seeks End to Khashoggi Murder Trial
Photo’s source: wikipedia.org On March 31th, 2022, the Turkish prosecutor made a surprise request in the case against 26 Saudi nationals charged in the killing […]
US Imposed Sanctions on Iran Ballistic Missile Program Supplier
Photo’s source: iranintl.com On March 30th, 2022, the US imposed sanctions to a procurement agent from Iran and to his related group of companies, accusing […]
China Organizes the Third Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan’s Neighboring Countries
Photo’s source: www. aa.com.tr Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Sergey Lavrov arrived in China to attend the third meeting of the foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighboring […]
US, Israel, and Arab States Announced Permanent Regional Forum
Photo’s source: arabnews.com On March 28th, 2022, the foreign ministers of Israel, US, and four Arab nations committed to expand economic and diplomatic cooperation in […]
How Will Russia’s Intervention Affect the Middle East?
Source: foreignpolicy.com The crisis between Russia and Ukraine, which has been the main agenda item in international politics for a while, has gained a different dimension […]
Iran: Negotiations near Finish Line Between Iran and IAEA
Photo’s source: www.iaea.org On March 5th, 2022, the general director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Mohammad […]
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Photo’s source: www.globeecho.com The Russian-Ukrainian crisis, which started with the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014, has reached the level of a war in the […]
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank halts business related to Russia and Belarus
Photo’s source: www.aiib.org On March 1st, 2022, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said in a statement that it will suspend business related to Russia […]
Türkiye’s Position on the Ukraine-Russia Crisis
Source: BBC The role of the Turkish government, which is both a NATO member and has close economic relations with Russia, is extremely important in the […]
Türkiye: Denies Closing Black Sea to Russian Warships
Yet CAVUSOGLU, Turkish foreign minister/ Photo’s source: twitter.com On February 27th, 2022, Türkiye called Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a war in a rhetorical shift that could […]
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali BENETT meets Bahraini officials in Manama
Israeli PM Bennett with Bahrain king, crown prince Photo’s source: www. twitter.com On February 15tth, 2022, Naftali BENETT, Israeli Prime Minister met Bahrain’s King Hamad […]
Lebanon Signed Deals to Purchase Electricity from Jordan via Syria
Photo’s source: www. wikipedia.org On January 26th, 2022, Lebanon signed deals to purchase electricity from Jordan via Syria, that will help the small country to […]
Russia, China and Iran Will Hold a Maritime Joint Exercise
Photo’s source: www. twitter.com On January 18th, 2022, TASS said in a report that Russia’s Pacific Fleet has unveiled plans for a joint naval exercise. […]
Iran: Iranian Diplomats Arrived in Saudi Arabia to Reopen OIC Representative Office
Logo of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (source: www. wikipedia.org) On January 16th, 2022, three Iranian diplomats have arrived in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah to reopen […]
Lebanon: Travel Ban on Banque du Liban Governor Riad SALAMEH
Photo’s source: www. wikipedia.org On January 11th, 2022, Banque du Liban Governor Riad SALAMEH was slapped with a travel ban. Mount Lebanon Public Prosecutor Judge […]
The Visit of the Pakistani Foreign Minister to Romania
The Pakistani and the Romanian Foreign Ministers, during their meeting in Bucharest. Source: www.mae.ro On January 9th, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, His Excellency Mr. Makhdoom […]
Iran: BAGHERI KANI, the Iran’s Lead Nuclear Negotiator Said the Parties Have “serious will” to Continue Talks
Photo’s source: www. presstv.ir On December 9th, 2021, after the joint commission meeting in Vienna, Ali BAGHERI KANI said the parties have “serious will” to continue […]
Top UAE Adviser Holds Talks with President RAISI and Head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council
Photo’s source: www. Tehrantimes.com On December 6th, 2021, the national security adviser of the UAE met his Iranian counterpart and the Islamic Republic’s president in […]
Son of Muammar GADDAFI, Submitted His Application to Run in Libya’s Presidential Election
Saif al-Islam GADDAFI Photo’s source: www. Wikipedia,com On November 14th, 2021, Saif al-Islam GADDAFI, son of former Libyan ruler GADDAFI, submitted his application to run […]
Iran: Large Scale Military Drill After US Navy Confrontation
Photo’s source: www.radio.gov.pk On November 7, 2021, Iran started a large-scale military drill after US navy confrontation in the Sea of Oman over a seized […]
Pirates Attacked an Iranian Oil Vessel in the Gulf of Aden
Iranian Destroyer Alborz Photo’s source: www. Presstv.ir On October 16th, 2021, pirates, in five speedboats, attacked an Iranian oil vessel to hijack it but they […]
Iran’s Armed Forces Have Launched a Large-Scale Military Exercise
A vehicle-mounted self-propelled rocket launcher system Source of the photo: Presstv.ir Iran’s Armed Forces have launched a large-scale military exercise, involving air defence units and […]
Saudi Arabia: Aramco Reached a $2 Trillion Valuation on Back of Higher Oil Prices
Photo’s source: www. Wikipedia.org On October 6th, 2021, Saudi Arabia’s oil company Aramco reached a $2 trillion valuation as it hit near-record levels during trading […]
Saudi Arabia Confirmed It Had Held Its First Round of Direct Talks With Iran’s New Government
Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al SAUD Photo’s source: www. Twitter.com On October 3, 2021, Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-SAUD, Saudi Arabia’s foreign […]
US Says It Will Not Normalise or Upgrade Diplomatic Relations With Syria
Damascus, Syria Source of the photo: Wikipedia.org On September 29, 2021, a US State Department spokesperson said The United States has no plans to “normalise […]
Pakistan Hosting Virtual Meeting of Afghanistan Neighboring Countries’ FMs
Images captured during the virtual reunion. Source: www.english.ahram.org.eg On Wednesday, September 8th, 2021, Pakistan held a video meeting of the Afghanistan neighboring countries to discuss […]
Morocco’s General Elections
The Moroccan flag. Source: www.flagsonline.it September 8th, 2021 marked the day of the general elections in Morocco (third nationwide after the 2011 change of constitution), […]
Türkiye – Egypt Bilateral Talks and Ties Normalization
Turkish and Egyptian flags. Source: www.theowp.org Ever since the 2011 events related to the Arab Spring and Türkiye’s support of the Muslim Brotherhood, the bilateral […]
Germany and France Call On Iran To Resume Nuclear Talks
Source of the photo: Tehrantimes.com On September 1, 2021, Germany and France urged Iran to return “as quickly as possible” to Vienna negotiations on reviving […]
Iraq: The Iraqi Army Launched a Military Operation to Secure the Borders With Syria
Source: ina.iq On August 31th, 2021, the Iraqi army launched a military operation to secure the country’s borders with Syria. The commander of the Iraqi […]
Iran: Iran and Saudi Arabia Expected to Resume Direct Talks Soon
Source of the photo: Wikipedia.org On August 30th, 2021, in an interview on state television, Iran’s new foreign minister, Hossein Amir-ABDOLLAHIAN said that he had […]
Follow-up on the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership
Iranian Foreign Minister delivering a speech in the Baghdad Conference. Source: www.irangov.ir On August 28th, 2021, Iranian and Gulf Arab officials met in Baghdad in […]
Iranian Foreign Minister ABDOLLAHIAN, Left for Iraq to Participate in a Regional Summit
Hossein Amir-ABDOLLAHIAN, Iranian Foreign Minister Source of the photo: Wikipedia.org On August 27, 2021, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-ABDOLLAHIAN left for Iraq to participate in […]
The New Crisis between Algeria and Morocco
The Algerian and Moroccan flags. Source: www.jadaliyya.com On August 24th, 2021, Algeria formally broke off diplomatic relations with neighboring Morocco, with the foreign minister citing […]
Iran’s New Foreign Minister
Previous foreign minister Zarif and current foreign minister Amir. Source: www.iranintl.com From the new cabinet, the new foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, is the one whose […]
The New Iranian Government Approved by the Parliament and Already Held Work Sessions with the President Raisi
The new Iranian government. Source: www.irangov.ir On the afternoon of August 25th, 2021, the Iranian Parliament voted the cabinet proposed by President Ebrahim Raisi. During […]
Qatar: October 2, 2021, the Date for the First Legislative Elections
His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani the Emir of the State of Qatar Source of the photo: www.gco.gov.qa On August 22th, 2021, Qatar’s […]
Iran Ready to Ship More Fuel to Lebanon, Iranian Official Says
Photo’s source: Twitter.com On August 22th, 2021, Iran said it is ready to ship more fuel to Lebanon if needed, after the Hezbollah leader said […]
Lebanon’s Central Bank Announced That It Will End Fuel Subsidies
Photo’s source: bdl.gov.lb On August 12th, 2021, the Central Bank of Lebanon announced that it will end fuel subsidies, a long-awaited move that is likely to […]
Qatar Appoints First Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Since 2017 Blockade
His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani the Emir of the State of Qatar Source of the photo: Twitter.com On August 11th, 2021, Qatar’s Emir […]
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad HUSSEIN met his Iranian counterpart Mohammad ZARIF in Tehran
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Source of the photo: Wikipedia.org On August 10th, 2021, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad HUSSEIN paid an official visit to Iran to […]
Saudi Aramco World’s Biggest Energy Company Sees Profits Soar by Almost 300%
Source of the photo: Wikipedia.org Aramco, the world’s biggest energy company made in the second quarter of 2021 a net profit of $25.5 billion, the highest […]
Iran: RAISI names Mohammad MOKHBER as First Vice President
On August 8th, 2021, Ebrahim RAISI, Iran’s new President named Mohammad MOKHBER as his first vice-president, according to the president’s official website. Mohammad MOKHBER, has for […]
Iran: Ebrahim RAISI Sworn as the New President of the Islamic Republic
Ebrahim RAISI, Presidential Campaign 2017; Photo’s source: www. Wikipedia.org On August 4th, 2021, at a ceremony in front of the Iranian parliament, RAISI was sworn to […]
Iran: RAISI Endorsed as New President by the Supreme Leader Ali KHAMENEI
On August 3, 2021, in a ceremony attended by top government and military officials, Ebrahim RAISI was officially endorsed as Iran’s new president by the country’s […]
The Meeting of the Secretary of State for Global Affairs and Diplomatic Strategies Cornel Feruță with the Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Hossam Zaki
The Romanian Secretary of State for Global Affairs and Diplomatic Strategies, Cornel Feruță, had a meeting on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, with the Assistant Secretary-General of […]
Cutlass Express 2021: Sponsored by U.S. Will Take Place June 26 to August 6, 2021, Near Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar and Seychelles
The 2021 version of the training was officially launched on July 26, 2021, by Rear Admiral Jeffrey SPIVEY, who is the Marine Partnership Programme officer for […]
Iran: Minister of Health has called for two weeks of closures to curb the alarming increase in Covid-19 cases
Iran’s health minister has called for two-week lockdowns enforced by military forces and law enforcement to curb the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across the country. […]
Journal Launch MENA in FOCUS (The Middle East and North Africa in Focus)
On July 29th, 2021, the first edition of the Journal MENA in FOCUS was launched in an invitation-based event, held in Bucharest. As the ongoing pandemic […]
Lebanon: Najib MIKATI Named New Prime Minister-Designate
On July 26, following binding parliamentary consultations with President Michel AOUN, Najib MIKATI was appointed as Lebanon’s new prime minister-designate. The two-time prime minister secured 72 […]
Iran: New Oil Terminal Opened in Bid to Bypass Crucial Strait of Hormuz for Exports
On July 22th, 2021, the Islamic Republic of Iran opened its first oil terminal in the Gulf of Oman. This is a strategic move to neutralize […]
US Considers New Sanctions on Iranian Oil Sales to China
On July 18, 2021, according to the Wall Street Journal, the US is weighing new sanctions on Iran’s oil sales to China as a way to […]
Syria: Bread Prices Doubled and Diesel Prices Nearly Tripled Amid Deepening Crisis
On July 11th, 2021, the Syrian government has doubled the price of bread and tripled the price of diesel throughout the territories under its control, according […]
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair LAPID Opened the Country’s First Embassy in Abu Dhabi
On June 29, 2021, Yair LAPID, Israeli Foreign Minister during a visit to UAE, opened the first embassy of the Jewish state in the Gulf. LAPID […]
Lebanon: Officials Approved a Plan to Decrease Crucial Fuel Subsidies
Hasan DIAB, the Lebanese Interim Prime Minister approved a plan to cut crucial fuel subsidies. This decision could unleash a “social catastrophe” as the economy continues […]
Turkish President ERDOGAN Takes First Step in Controversial Istanbul Canal Project
On June 26, 2021, Türkiye’s President ERDOGAN took the first step in the construction of a ship canal skirting Istanbul. The Turkish government is convicted that […]
Iran: “Sabotage Attack” on Nuclear Agency Building Foiled
On June 23, 2021, a building belonging to AEOI (Iranian Atomic Energy Organization) came under sabotage attack according to the Iranian state media. The attack occurred […]
US Confirmed the Seizure of Iranian Sites and Iran-Linked News Websites Accusing Them of Disinformation
On June 22, 2021, a US official said that the US authorities have seized a range of Iran’s state-linked news websites, which they accused of spreading […]
Iran says it has reached a Broad Agreement with the U.S. Over the Lifting of Sanctions on its Industrial Sectors
The Islamic Republic of Iran said it reached a broad agreement with the US for the lifting of sanctions on its industrial sectors, including energy. It […]
Iran Nuclear Talks to Resume Over the Weekend, US Official Says
On June 9, 2021, Wendy SHERMAN the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State said that negotiations between Iran and the world powers on how to revive the […]
Iran: Hezbollah Founder Dies of Coronavirus
On June 7, 2021, the Iranian media reported that Ali Akbar MOHTASHAMIPOUR, a former interior minister and Iranian cleric who is considered the founder of Lebanese […]
Iran: The Guardian Council has Approved Seven Candidates for the June 2021 Presidential Election
On May 25, 2021, Iran’s Interior Ministry has released a final list of the candidates found qualified by the Constitutional Council to run for president in […]
Iran: Former President Ahmadinejad to Run in the June Presidential Elections
On May 12, 2021, Former Iranian President Mahmoud AHMADINEJAD filed his nomination on the second day of registration to run in the June presidential elections. He […]
Türkiye: Full Lockdown to Halt Covid Surge
On April 26, 2021, President ERDOGAN announced after a cabinet meeting new measures to curb a surge in coronavirus infections and deaths. Turks will stay mostly […]
Türkiye: Foreign Minister CAVASOGLU Summons US Ambassador over President BIDEN’s “Genocide” Recognition
Türkiye’s foreign ministry CAVASOGLU has summoned the US ambassador in Ankara to protest the US decision to mark the deportation and killing of Armenians during the […]
Syria: President ASSAD to Run for Re-election in May
On April 21, 2021, Syrian President Bashar Al ASSAD presented the documents to run for a third term in an election scheduled for May 26. This […]
The Second Tehran Dialogue Forum
The Second Tehran Dialogue Forum was held online on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. It was led by Dr. Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour the president of the Institute […]
Saudi Arabia: Will Stop Working with Foreign Companies that don’t Base Their Middle East Headquarters in the Kingdom
On February 15th, 2020 Saudi Arabia announced that by 2024 its government would cease doing business with any international companies whose regional headquarters were not based […]
Webinar/International Conference: “Post-pandemic: A New Order or A New Chaos? The Middle East and North Africa Perspectives”
On November 19, 2020, the Bucharest-based think-tanks the Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI) and the EURISC Foundation organized the Webinar/ International Conference “Post-pandemic: A […]
Iran Changes National Currency from ‘Rial’ to ‘Toman’
On May 04, 202o, Iran’s parliament on Monday approved a bill to change the official currency to ‘toman’ which equals 10,000 rials. The Iranian lawmakers voted […]
Lebanon’s twin crises worsened by Covid-19
While already struggling with simultaneous crises affecting its banking sector and currency, Lebanon seems to get engulfed by the spread of Covid-19 within its borders. On […]
Muslim and Cristian Stances Against Covid-19
Across the world, the attitude displayed by the religious environments, either Cristian or Muslim, with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic has slowly switched from denying its […]
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