Iran targets 'MI6 Shiites' The Iranian government is engaged in a media offensive against the Shiite Shirazi movement, which runs a broadcasting network to spread its message. Iran
Zarif: Iran seeks to reduce regional tensions Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says that if and when a nuclear deal is finalized, Iran will focus on resolving regional issues before thinking about resuming diplomatic relations with the United States. Iran
MEK uses congressional spotlight to push regime change in Iran The Iranian dissident group's leader told lawmakers that Tehran's mullahs are an inspiration for Islamists everywhere. Iran
Top Biden aide moves to NSC Jeffrey Prescott, Vice President Joe Biden’s deputy national security adviser and veteran China hand, started April 29 as the National Security Council's senior director for Iran, Iraq, Syria and the Gulf states. Pan Arab
Iran minister apologizes for comment on 'dirty money' in politics After coming under criticism, Iran's interior minister apologizes before an open session of parliament over "misunderstandings" about comments he made regarding dirty money in politics. Iran
Is Erdogan signaling end of secularism in Turkey? The Religious Affairs Directorate has become the center of the election campaign in Turkey, causing further social discord. Turkey
Will the F-35 change Middle East warfare? Once it appears in Middle Eastern skies, the F-35 fighter aircraft may alter how wars are waged in the region. Israel
Tribal divisions deepen Anbar battle controversy The Islamic State will continue to move freely in Anbar province until Iraqi political parties agree on a joint force composed of the army and the Popular Mobilization Units, to lead the battles for the liberation of Anbar. Iraq
Self-proclaimed Liberland attracts Egyptian youth Egypt’s young generation is hanging by a thread, but Liberland has given the youth some hope amid mounting instability and high unemployment rates in the country. Egypt
Hamas imposes new taxes to meet payroll dues In an attempt to raise the payrolls of employees appointed by the previous Hamas government, new taxes have been levied on goods and services in Gaza, angering importers and consumers. Palestine
Beirut House, a Lebanese heritage symbol The Barakat house, a residential structure first constructed in the 1920s, is being restored as Beit Beirut, a cultural center that will honor the city's heritage. Lebanon
Saving Israeli vultures Vultures have existed in the Holy Land since biblical times, and Israel is investing considerable resources to save the local population from extinction due to urban development, hunting and poisoning. Israel
US restates positions as Israeli government takes shape Senior Obama administration officials have reiterated the president's commitment in a 2009 Cairo speech to the two-state solution, reinforcing the US stance to Netanyahu's new government. Palestine
Israel's spy recruitment puts Gazans in tough spot Gaza security services have been receiving complaints submitted by citizens who have been blackmailed or threatened by Israeli security and intelligence officers to work for them as informants. Palestine
Arab youth use social media to send message of peace to Israel Youths from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and other Arab countries are sending messages via Facebook declaring that they do not hate Israel and expressing hope for better relations. Israel
Iran's tourism industry scrambles to catch up with demand As Iranian President Hassan Rouhani improves relations with the West, Iranian officials announce they will build more hotels to meet the expected demand of foreign tourists. Iran
