Middle East/Iran & Eastern States
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Iran opens drone factory in Tajikistan
The UAVs will be able to carry out attacks as well as surveillance missions
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Afghanistan: Civilians flee fighting in Panjshir Valley
The NRF was the last to hold out against the Taliban's takeover of the country last year
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Iran filmmakers condemn arrest of fellow directors
Letter says Iranian security agencies 'raided homes and offices of several filmmakers'
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Iranians protest over government price hikes
Raisi announces a series of measures to tackle the country's economic woes
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EU: Stalled Iran nuclear talks have been 'reopened'
'The negotiations had stalled, and now they have been reopened'
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Iraq strikes deal with Iran to secure summer gas imports
Summer temperatures in Iraq routinely reach 126°F, sending demand for refrigeration and A/C soaring
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Afghanistan: Taliban’s veil order sparks protests in Kabul
'We want to be known as human beings, not slaves imprisoned in the corner of the house'
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Iranian archaeologists against bill permitting trade of artifacts
'It legally authorizes looters to destroy our heritage'
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IAEA warns Iran not forthcoming on past nuclear activities
'The situation does not look very good,' says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi
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Iran confirms upcoming visit of Qatar's Emir to Tehran
Emir's trip aims at bringing parties to the Iran nuclear pact to a 'new middle ground'
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Afghan women ‘feel like prisoners’ under Taliban rule
'We don't have basic human rights. This is terrifying for all women in Afghanistan'
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IS-K: A lingering shadow over Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Islamic State affiliate group is now attempting to recruit militants from minority groups
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Taliban order Afghan women to wear all-covering burqa
'Those women who are not too old or young must cover their face, except the eyes, as per sharia directives'
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Rising oil prices buying Iran time in nuclear talks, officials say
Oil exports from Iran are back up to around 1.5 million barrels per day, with most going to China
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US Senate passes motion barring removal of IRGC from terror list
The resolution prohibits the lifting of existing sanctions on the IRGC as well
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Iran sentences Swedish-Iranian to death, accused of espionage
The execution scheduled to take place by May 21
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Report: Russian carmaker hit by sanctions asks Iran for spare parts
Numerous car makers have stopped sales of their cars or parts to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine
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Afghan women defend right to drive as Taliban curbs licenses
'We have been verbally instructed to stop issuing licenses to women drivers'
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Afghan leader hails 'security' to mark end of Ramadan
'Congratulations on victory, freedom and success. Congratulations on this security and for the Islamic system'
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Second terror attack in two days in Kabul, at least one dead
The attacks come as the country prepares for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr
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At least 50 killed as blast rips through Kabul mosque
Wave of deadly bombings rocks the country in last two weeks of Ramadan
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Iran marks anti-Israeli 'Jerusalem Day' after 2-year pandemic suspension
Demonstrators chanted 'death to Israel' and 'death to America'
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Deadlock in talks to run Afghan airports
The full operation of Kabul airport is crucial for reviving Afghanistan's shattered economy
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Iran: Newspaper publishes article praising Hitler on Holocaust Remembrance Day
On Friday, Iran will mark Al-Quds Day, a day of solidarity with the Palestinian cause