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Iranians celebrate 43rd anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Thousands of cars and motorbikes paraded in celebration of the 43rd anniversary of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution on Friday, although fewer pedestrians were out for a second straight year due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. In the capital Tehran, processions started out from...

US general says Russia turmoil could spill to Middle East

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army general tapped to take over as top U.S. commander in the Middle East warned senators Tuesday that if Russian invades Ukraine, as many fear, it could create broader instability in the Middle East, including Syria. But he was clear that Iran remains the key threat to...

Trial for 16 in Turkey accused of spying for Israel

Sixteen people went on trial in Istanbul on Tuesday, charged with "political and military" espionage on behalf of Israel, Turkish media reports said.   The defendants, including Palestinians and Syrians, were arrested in October in an operation by Turkey's national intelligence...