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Murder and terrorism charges brought against Iranian officer in 2022 killing of American in Iraq

An Iranian officer blamed for the 2022 killing of an American in Iraq has been charged in New York with federal murder and terrorism crimes

The Independent UK

The balance of power is shifting in the Middle East – and it is Turkey’s ‘full moon’ on the rise

Ankara’s support of Syria’s rebels was a strategic triumph that confirms it is replacing Iran as the regional powerhouse, says Hassan Hassan, editor-in-chief of New Lines magazine

The Guardian - UK

Trump gets the George W. Bush treatment

The media turned themselves into gushing super fans of Bush after 9/11

Salon

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Pope Francis assassination plot in Iraq foiled after British intelligence tip-off

Two suicide bombers had planned to target Pontiff on 2021 visit to Iraq

Evening Standard

Pope Francis reveals British intelligence foiled suicide bomber plot to assassinate him

The suicide bombers targeted Pope Francis during a visit to Iraq, he wrote in his upcoming autobiography called Hope

The Independent UK

Social Media Users Rip A24 Over Upcoming Veteran-Directed Iraq War Movie 'Based on Memory': 'Is This a Sick Joke?'

The movie trailer, which has more than 32 million views on X, racked up thousands of deprecating comments about the film's subject matter.

Latin Times

Pope says he was almost assassinated in 2021 but British intelligence foiled plot

Excerpts from Francis’s autobiography say British intelligence and Iraqi police foiled two suicide bomb plots

The Guardian - UK

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Pope Francis Reveals Foiled Suicide Bombing Attempts In Iraq

Pope Francis reveals thwarted attacks during his Iraq visit, emphasizing peace and interfaith dialogue.

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Pope in autobiography reveals an apparent bombing plot during his 2021 visit to Iraq

Pope Francis turns 88 on Tuesday and marked the occasion with revelations that he almost didn’t make it

The Independent UK

Can Syria avoid becoming another Libya or Iraq? A week after Assad’s fall, here are 3 possible futures

After the fall of the Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, the world was moved by emotional scenes of liberation — families reuniting after years of separation and former prisoners walking free from the brutal conditions of Assad’s prisons.

The Conversation

Former Rep. Jim Leach, Iowa iconoclast, dies at 82 - Roll Call

Former Rep. Jim Leach, an Iowa Republican who broke with his party over the war in Iraq and later Donald Trump, has died at age 82.

Roll Call

Western Powers Resume Contacts In Syria To Prevent Chaos

Western powers are looking to establish contact with Syria's new rulers, aiming to avoid Iraq- or Libya-style chaos after the fall of the Assad regime to Islamist-led rebels.

International Business Times

2,000 Syrian Soldiers Seek Refuge In Iraq Tent City

Over 2,000 Syrian soldiers seek refuge in Iraq as the Syrian government collapses, prompting Iraq to create a tent city for them.

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US Secretary Of State Visits Iraq Amid Syrian Government Collapse

US Secretary of State Blinken visits Iraq amidst Syrian government collapse concerns. Celebrations in Syria over Assad regime's downfall. Gaza conflict esc...

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Iraqi Prime Minister Calls For Regional Cooperation In Syria Crisis

Iraqi Prime Minister and US Secretary of State discuss regional stability post-Assad regime fall in Syria, emphasizing the need for international cooperation.

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US And Iraq Vow To Prevent ISIS Resurgence In Syria

US officials discuss efforts to prevent ISIS resurgence in Iraq and Syria, highlighting security cooperation and concerns over potential instability.

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of Syrians celebrate fall of Assad in Damascus; Blinken makes surprise Iraq visit for talks – as it happened

Crowds of men, women and children gathered to celebrate after the first Friday prayers since Assad was ousted; US secretary of state to discuss Syria

International Business Times

Blinken Meets Iraq PM In Unannounced Stop On Syria Crisis Tour: AFP

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Iraq's prime minister on Friday in an unannounced visit as he seeks to coordinate a regional approach to Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

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US Secretary Of State Blinken Meets With Iraqi Prime Minister

US Secretary of State Blinken's visit to Iraq to discuss Syria's situation and regional security challenges.

The Conversation

Syria: fall of Assad a blow for Iran’s ‘Shia crescent’ – here are its foreign policy options in the new-look Middle East

When Hafez al-Assad, an Alawite minority member, seized control of the Ba'ath Party in Syria in 1970, he faced a significant backlash. The Syrian Constitution stipulated that only Muslims could hold the presidency, and the Alawites were deemed non-Muslim by many Sunni groups.

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Biden Administration Renews Controversial Sanctions Waiver For Iran

The Biden administration's decision to extend a controversial sanctions waiver for Iran raises concerns about supporting terrorism and nuclear ambitions in...

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US General Visits Syria And Iraq Amidst Changing Situation

US military commander visits Syria and Iraq to assess anti-ISIS efforts and meet with Syrian Democratic Forces and Iraqi leaders.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani? The Syrian commander is a new breed of leader

Just a few weeks ago the name Ahmed al-Sharaa, 42, would barely have flickered an eyebrow beyond a narrow neighbourhood of northern Syria and Iraq. Better known under his nomme de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani he may now be a candidate for personality of the year, an icon on the…

The Guardian - UK

Former human rights lawyer spared jail after admitting fraud over Iraq war claims

Phil Shiner pleads guilty to misconduct and dishonesty relating to untruthful allegations against UK combatants

Evening Standard

Ex-human rights lawyer Phil Shiner spared jail over Iraq War fraud charges

The 67-year-old was sentenced for three counts of fraud at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

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