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Iran recruited Swedish minors for attacks on Israeli, Jewish targets

A CNN investigation has revealed that Iran is allegedly using criminal gangs in Sweden to target Israeli and Jewish interests, with concerns over recruitment of minors.

US, Iran to meet in Oman for direct high-level nuclear talks on Saturday

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran would be in "great danger" if ongoing direct talks between the US and the Middle East country fail.

07/04/2025
 People wave the Palestinian flag during protests outside the Imam Muhammad Abdel-Wahhab Mosque

Qatari-based council: ‘Armed Jihad against Israel an obligation’

The fatwa issued by a clerical council belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood describes Israel as an “infidel enemy”, deems armed Jihad against Israel ‘incumbent upon all Muslims.'

07/04/2025

Tunisian student falls to death after attempting to hang Palestinian flag

Faris Khaled was a student of the Higher School of Science and Design Technology (ESSTeDesign) in Den Den, Manouba Governorate.

Turkey’s shift: Why is Erdogan downplaying Israel-Syria tensions?

Israel may have initially underestimated Hamas, but Ankara sees that Israel is not underestimating Turkey.

Will Iranian-backed militias in Iraq disarm over fear of Trump?

The militias suffered a setback when the Assad regime fell in Syria. There is now pressure on them to disarm or become more regularized within the Iraqi state.

Iran-backed militias in Iraq ready to disarm to avert Trump wrath

The move to defuse tensions follows repeated warnings issued privately by US officials to the Iraqi government since Trump took power in January.

By REUTERS
07/04/2025

Russia rejects Syrian request to hand over former regime leader Assad

Syrian President al-Sharaa's extradition request for Assad meets with firm Russian rejection as ambassador confirms Putin's protection 'will not change.'

Khamenei puts Iranian armed forces on full alert

"Indirect talks offer a chance to evaluate Washington's seriousness about a political solution with Iran," said an official.

Khamenei: Gulf states in 'firing line' if they help US in striking Iran

Although Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump's demand for direct talks, it wants to continue indirect negotiation.

By REUTERS
06/04/2025
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