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A ballistic missile is launched and tested in an undisclosed location, Iran, on March 8, 2016. REUTERS

Report of Military Balance: ISIS Threatens Europe, Iran’s Missiles Raise Global Concern

by Raneem Hannoush | Feb 16, 2017 | Features

London- The International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS)’s annual report said that security challenges facing our world have not diminished and still require action from policymakers. The 2017 report that was released in London also said conflicts continued to...

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Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. AP

Qatari FM: Talks with Tillerson Focused on Countering Terrorism

by Mirza Al-Khuwaylidi | Feb 16, 2017 | Middle East

Doha–Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said that talks with his U.S. counterpart Rex Tillerson have focused on the current situation in the Middle East and the means to promote cooperation in fighting terrorism. The Qatari...

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Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani walks on the red carpet with Oman’s Sultan Qaboos during a welcoming ceremony in Muscat, Oman on 15 February, 2017 (Reuters)

Rouhani in Oman, Kuwait to Ease Tension

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 16, 2017 | Middle East

London- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the short trip that brought him to each of Muscat and Kuwait on Wednesday came in the framework of Tehran’s attempt to resolve “misunderstanding” with Gulf states after tension lately escalated between the two sides...

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President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Feb. 15, 2017.

Trump Pledges to Move U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem

by Heba El Koudsy | Feb 16, 2017 | Middle East

Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump pledged on Wednesday to back Israel in facing its security challenges, during his first official meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since he took office in January. Trump hinted at his readiness to accept...

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Volunteers sorting through the rubble in Khan Gumruk in Aleppo, Syria January 31, 2017. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki –

Syria Opposition Links Attending Geneva Talks to Astana 2 Results

by Caroline Akoum | Feb 16, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- The Syrian opposition’s High Negotiations Committee linked on Wednesday its participation in the Geneva talks expected on Feb. 23 to the results of Thursday’s “Astana 2” meetings amid its insistence to reject the discussion of any political issue. “In...