US strike on migrant center in Yemen kills 68

Houthi-controlled media is reporting that a US airstrike on a detention center for migrants has killed 68 African migrants and wounded dozens more, with the war-ravaged country once more having proved treacherous for migrants who transit it in search of a better life in the wealthy Gulf countries.

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Iraqi FM visits US to ’strengthen’ ties amid regional issues

“We will hold a series of bilateral meetings to strengthen Iraqi-American relations and coordinate efforts on regional and international issues,” Iraqi FM Fuad Hussein wrote on X.

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Iraq to suspend MasterCard use for foreign transactions June: Source

The Central Bank of Iraq has ordered local banks to halt the use of MasterCard for international transactions starting June 1, 2025, shifting all foreign dealings to the US-issued Switch card to enhance financial oversight, source told The New Region.

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Leading US think tank cancels Iran FM's speech amid uproar

The Carnegie Endowment has canceled a planned speech by Iran's foreign minister, saying his team had sought format changes that could restrict open debate. The invitation had already sparked outrage from US critics and exiled Iranian activists.

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US-Iran talks: What does Iraq stand to gain or lose?

If the US manages to decouple Iraq from Iran’s grip—whether by neutralizing militias or weaning Baghdad off Iranian energy—it could help Iraq take more control of its own future. But if talks collapse, and tensions escalate into conflict, Iraq may once again become another battleground between the US and Iran; an outcome many Iraqis never asked for, but can’t avoid.

Mohammed A. Salih

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Iran casts 'serious doubts" on US intentions ahead of Rome nuclear talks

Iran's foreign minister and chief negotiator questioned US intentions ahead of the upcoming talks in Rome, warning against 'unrealistic demands,' as he urged Washington to adhere solely to the nuclear file.

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US, Iran officials to be under the same roof in Sulaimani

High ranking US, Iranian officials will be under the same roof in Sulaimani on Wednesday, less than a week after nuclear talks resumed between the countries.

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Iran green lights US investment as it softens tone post Muscat talks

Iran has once again signaled readiness to allow US investment in its sanctions-hit economy, and after decades of mutual hostility—also confirming that the recent Omani-mediated negotiations will resume, potentially in a European capital.

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Iran's Khamenei urges maximum preparedness in meeting with top generals

Amid recent US military deployments to the region, Iran's supreme leader called for heightened preparedness in a meeting with senior commanders, slamming major powers for their push against Iran's pursuit of greater defense capabilities.

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