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Will Trump decertify Iran's nuclear accord?

President Trump this week could de-certify the nuclear accord with Iran and could impose additional sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Iran

"10 Donald Trumps" couldn't scrap Iran's nuclear deal says Rouhani

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says "10 Donald Trumps" would not be able to rip up Iran's nuclear deal.

Norway

Who could be in contention for the Nobel Peace Prize 2017?

Who will win the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize? The bookmakers think the names on this list are in the running.

Iraq

Iraq & Iran rattle sabres in military exercise near Kurdish border

The Kurds nervously eye joint Iraqi and Iranian military exercises near their border.

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Iraq

Explained: Kurdistan’s controversial independence referendum

All you need to know about Kurdistan's bid to split from Baghdad.

Iran

Iran 'successfully launches ballistic missile'

Iran claims to have successfully tested a new, mid-range ballistic missile, but says it is not breaching the 2015 nuclear accord.

Iran

Iran to increase military capabilities

Iran has announced that it will continue to develop the capabilities of it's military in direct defiance of the US after Trump's speech to the UN general assembly

Norway

Norway under fire for deporting woman who was whipped in Iran

An Iranian woman living in Norway for the last eight years and who was whipped 80 times in Iran this week after deportation in March is taking the Norwegian Immigration Ministry to court.

Iran

Iran vows to uphold nuclear accord

Iran says it will not be the first country to violate the nuclear deal, but vows to respond decisively to anyone breaching iT.

Iraq

50 dead in ISIL suicide attack in Iraq

The self-proclaimed Islamic State group has taken responsibility for suicide attacks that killed at least 50 people and injured more than 80 in a southern Iraqi city

World

War-ravaged Syria has just made the World Cup play-offs

War-torn Syria has defied the odds and clinched a spot in the World Cup play-offs.

Saudi Arabia

Muslims celebrate feast of the sacrifice

Muslims from around the world have been celebrating the feast of the sacrifice, or Eid al-Adha.

Saudi Arabia

Haj draws millions to Mecca

Saudi officials say almost two million pilgrims have arrived from abroad for the annual haj.

Iran

Iran bans teachers with acne, unsightly moles and dental problems

Rules also exclude women with facial hair or fertility problems from classrooms

Turkey

Turkey, Iran warn Iraqi Kurds over indepedence vote

Iran and Turkey are again voicing their opposition to a planned referendum on Iraqi Kurdish independence.

Iran

Over 400 taken to hospital after a chlorine gas leakage in Iran

More than 400 people have been taken to hospital in Iran with respiratory problems after a chlorine gas leakage in Dezful city.

Iran

Embarking on a second term, Iran's Rouhani accuses Trump over nuclear deal

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned US President Donald Trump that he risks political suicide if he scraps the nuclear deal with Tehran.

Iran

Iran: Rouhani lashes out at US as he is sworn in for second term

The Iranian leader accused Washington of trying to undermine Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers

Iran

Largest solar power plant in Iran opens

The largest Solar Power Plant in Iran has been opened with a 20 megawatts capacity.

USA

US senate votes to slap further sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea

A landslide sees senators vote 98-2 in favour of imposing sanctions, despite President Trump's objections.