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Iran exchanges heavy gunfire with Taliban on Afghan border, escalating tensions over water rights
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates ((DailyNews)) — The Taliban and Iran exchanged heavy gunfire Saturday on the Islamic Republic’s border with Afghanistan, killing and...
US bomb designed to hit targets like Iran underground nuclear sites briefly reappears amid tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates ((DailyNews)) — As tensions with Iran have escalated over its nuclear program, the U.S. military this month posted pictures...
Russia aims to obtain more attack drones from Iran after depleting stockpile, White House says
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — The White House on Monday said Russia is looking to buy additional advanced attack drones from Iran for use in...
3 imprisoned Iranian female journalists win top UN prize
UNITED NATIONS ((DailyNews)) — The United Nations announced Tuesday night that its premier prize for press freedom has been awarded to three imprisoned...
Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese propaganda surge
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — Twitter accounts operated by authoritarian governments in Russia, China and Iran are benefiting from recent changes at the social media...
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday with feasts, prayers
BEIRUT ((DailyNews)) — The holiday of Eid al-Fitr ushered in a day of prayers and joy for Muslims around the world on Friday....
US deploys guided-missile submarine amid tensions with Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates ((DailyNews)) — The U.S. Navy has deployed a guided-missile submarine capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk missiles to...
Drone strike kills US contractor in Syria; US retaliates
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — A U.S. contractor was killed and five U.S. service members and one other U.S. contractor were wounded when a suspected Iranian...
US announces sanctions on Iran drone procurement network
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — The United States said Tuesday it is imposing a new round of sanctions on Iranian firms and people accused of procuring...
With Saudi deals, US, China battle for influence in Mideast
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — In a matter of days, Saudi Arabia carried out blockbuster agreements with the world’s two leading powers, signing a Chinese-facilitated deal...