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Iran Violations May Amount to Crimes Against Humanity, Says UN Expert

Iran's authorities have committed violations in recent months that may amount to crimes against humanity, a UN-appointed expert told the Human Rights Council on Monday, citing cases of murder, imprisonment, enforced disappearances, torture, rape, sexual violence and persecution. Iran has been swept by protests since the death of a young…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Two Decades Later, the War in Iraq Is Over—Right?

There’s no vital U.S. interest served by this indefinite advise-and-assist mission in the region.

Reason

Britain Sanctions Senior Officials in Iran's IRGC

Britain on Monday sanctioned senior officials from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including those who it said were responsible for managing the group's financial investments. Britain, along with the European Union and the United States, has in recent months issued several waves of sanctions against Iran, citing a widespread…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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EU imposes further sanctions on Iran for human rights violations

The European Union on Monday imposed a new package of sanctions against Iran, its sixth, in response to human rights violations, adding eight individuals and one entity to its list.

Reuters

25 people including children hurt after poisoning fears at swimming pool

A large emergency response was seen at the Monti Lessini Sports Centre in Italy's Bosco Chiesanuova municipality, in Verona after a cloud of chlorine gas released during a swimming lesson poisoned 25, including nursery-aged children

Daily Mirror

Abu Al-Ragheb: King Abdullah Warned Bush against Opening Gates of Hell in Iraq

Former Jordanian Prime Minister Ali Abu Al-Ragheb revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat, and for the first time, the behind-the-scenes dealings related to the build up of the US invasion of Iraq in March 2003. Jordan had repeatedly warned decision-makers in the West that chaos would reign in Iraq should the invasion…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Will Xi-Putin summit deliver a breakthrough on Ukraine war?

Meeting comes as Xi calls for a ‘rational way’ out of Ukraine war and weeks after China brokered the Saudi-Iran truce.

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Persian artist says London exhibit dedicated to ‘all the brave women’ in Iran

The exhibit takes place from April 7-16.

The Independent UK

Persian artist dedicates London exhibition to ‘all the brave women’ in Iran fighting for their freedom

Raoof Haghighi’s London exhibit is set to showcase his ‘surreal and hyperrealistic’ portraits and drawings

Evening Standard

Fresh sanctions levelled at Iran for human rights abuse

Multiple Iranian individuals and entities have been slapped with new sanctions for human rights abuses and for support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The New Daily

Australia issues new sanctions on Iran over human rights abuses, supply of drones to Russia

The Australian government says it is imposing Magnitsky-style sanctions on 14 Iranian individuals and 14 entities over "egregious human rights abuses and violations in Iran".

ABC News

Sanctions against Iran not enough, opposition says

The opposition wants to list the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation in addition to sanctions against Iran for human rights abuses.

AAP

Iran says President Raisi has been invited to visit Riyadh

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz to visit the kingdom’s capital, state-run Islamic Republic News Agency reported.

Tribune News Service

Bremer Acknowledges 'Mistakes’ in Disbanding Baath Party, Iraqi Army

When I was about to have this conversation with Ambassador Paul Bremer, an Iraqi-American friend whispered in my ear: “This is not just an ambassador. He is a president, who ruled Iraq for more than a year!” In his capacity as head of the Coalition Provisional Authority after the war…

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Iran’s Raisi welcomes invitation from king to visit Saudi Arabia

Iranian president has received an invitation to visit Saudi Arabia following reconciliation deal, Iranian official says.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran FM: We Are Working with Saudi Arabia on Stability of Region

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian revealed on Sunday that he will hold a meeting “in the near future” with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. The Iranian government has proposed to Saudi Arabia three locations for the meeting, he revealed, citing the latest messages with Riyadh since…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraq, Iran Sign Deal to Tighten Border Security

Iraq and Iran signed a border security agreement on Sunday, a move Iraqi officials said aimed primarily at tightening the frontier with Iraq's Kurdish region, where Tehran says armed Kurdish dissidents pose a threat to its security. The joint security agreement includes coordination in "protecting the common borders between the…

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Iraq and Iran sign deal to tighten border security

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Iran proposes locations to Saudi Arabia for FM meeting

The Iranian government has proposed to Saudi Arabia three locations for a meeting at foreign minister level, Iran's foreign minister said on Sunday, citing the latest messages with Riyadh since the countries agreed to re-establish ties.

The Guardian - UK

Winners review – a gentle Persian-language homage to cinema

Scottish-based Hassan Nazer’s drama, filmed in Iran, is slight but powered by its young, non-professional cast

Asharq Al-Awsat

Barzani to Asharq Al-Awsat: At Secret Meeting, Americans Informed us of Decision to Oust Saddam

Saddam Hussein’s shadow often looms large over my meetings with Masoud Barzani. My career has allowed me to follow the thrilling and painful tales of both these officials. Both have an iron will and lived on a hot tin plate called Iraq. Saddam believed that the spirit of the nation…

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3 takeaways 20 years after the invasion of Iraq

Two decades ago, then-President George W. Bush announced the start of combat operations in Iraq. The bloody occupation that followed lasted longer and cost more in lives and money than anyone guessed.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Riyadh-Tehran Agreement to Foster Region’s Stability

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran could foster regional stability. He made his remarks hours ahead of top security official Ali Shamkhani’s visit to Iraq, which is his second regional visit since Saudi Arabia and Iran signed an agreement to reestablish…

The Guardian - UK

The invasion of Iraq was a turning point on to a path that led towards Ukraine

Twenty years ago a US-led coalition launched its ‘shock and awe’ attack to topple Saddam Hussein. The reverberations are still being felt

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranians Deprived of New Year’s Cheer amid Economic Crisis

Iran’s bazaars are packed ahead of the Persian New Year next week, but there’s little holiday cheer as customers survey the soaring prices of meat and holiday treats, wondering if they can afford either. Others are there to sell goods on the sidewalks to make ends meet. Crippling Western sanctions,…

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