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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Nicholas Kamm/AFP

Washington Works with Allies, Tehran Escalates its Mobilization

by Adel al-Salmi and Hiba Al-Qodsi | Oct 15, 2017 | World

Washington, London – The US confirmed it would work with its allies on facing the Iranian destabilizing behavior, while the Republicans and Democrats in the Congress still bet on passing the new strategy of US President Donald Trump regarding Iran, especially...

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Turkish armored military vehicles patrol on the Turkish-Syrian borderline in Reyhanli, Hatay province, Turkey, October 8, 2017. REUTERS/Osman Orsal

Truce in Southern Damascus Brokered by Egypt

by Youssef Diab and Caroline Akoum | Oct 13, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut, Cairo — Three Syrian factions, including Jaysh al-Islam, signed in Cairo Thursday a ceasefire deal in the southern of Damascus to go into effect on the same day. The deal, brokered under an Egyptian mediation, stipulates the opening of the crossings controlled...

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Head of Hamas delegation Saleh Arouri and Fatah leader Azzam al-Ahmad sign a reconciliation deal in Cairo, Egypt, October 12, 2017 (photo credit: REUTERS/AMR ABDALLAH DALSH

‘Cairo Agreement’ Closes Chapter of Palestinian Division

by Kifah Ziboun | Oct 13, 2017 | Middle East

Ramallah- Fatah and Hamas movements closed on Thursday the chapter of Palestinian division by signing the most important agreement over political reconciliation between the two sides. Senior Fatah official Azzam al-Ahmad told reporters after the signing ceremony in...

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The new Iranian long range missile Khoramshahr (front) is displayed during the annual military parade. – AFP

Iran Challenges Trump’s Administration with New Ballistic Test

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 24, 2017 | World

London- Iran announced on Saturday it had successfully tested a new medium-range ballistic missile in a new challenge to US President Donald Trump’s administration that hinted at the possibility of withdrawing from the Nuclear Deal. Iran said the Khorramshahr...

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Caption: Men walk over rubble of damaged buildings in Deraa on July 11, 2017. Reuters/Alaa al-Faqir

‘Homs Truce’ Permits One Month to Expel ‘Al-Nusra’

by Taha Abdelwahed, Youssef Diab | Aug 4, 2017 | Middle East

Moscow, Beirut- Russia announced on Thursday it reached an agreement with the moderate Syrian opposition on a third de-escalation zone in the countryside of Homs. In a statement, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said: “On July...