What is Washington's interest in drying up Lebanon's cash economy?What is Washington's interest in drying up Lebanon's cash economy?

BEIRUT — Ahead of May 2026 parliamentary elections, Washington is counting on the impact of a series of punitive measures against the Shiite duo, Hezbollah and the Amal Movement. 

Washington believes that the loss of the Shiite duo's sources of money and the collapse of its banking institutions will push its supporters to boycott their candidates

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Trump&s delivery of advanced arms to Israel without scrutinyTrump’s delivery of advanced arms to Israel without scrutiny

TEHRAN - During Donald Trump’s second presidency, the U.S.-Israel relationship has entered a new phase marked by intensified military, political, and diplomatic support. 

Building on his administration’s close ties with Israel, Trump has reversed many of the Biden-era restrictions on arms transfers and aid, accelerating the flow of advanced w

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Talks still breathingTalks still breathing

TEHRAN – Iran and the United States appeared to avoid an impasse on Sunday as they wrapped up a fourth round of indirect nuclear talks, which has been characterized as the most difficult round of discussions so far.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, part of Iran’s negotiating team in Oman alongside technical, legal, and nuclear exp

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Heerenveen, Jahanbakhsh to part companyHeerenveen, Jahanbakhsh to part company

TEHRAN – SC Heerenveen is unlikely to extend a new contract with Alireza Jahanbakhsh. The attacker is currently injured and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, which likely means the end of his season.

It is unclear what Jahanbakhsh is suffering from; as head coach Robin Veldman only said that the attacker is no longer being counted on

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Iran&s Yazd, Romania discuss ways to broaden cultural tiesIran’s Yazd, Romania discuss ways to broaden cultural ties

TEHRAN--A session was held with Romanian Ambassador to Iran Mirela Carmen Greco in the Yazd Chamber of Commerce on May 11 to promote cooperation in the tourism sector and enhance cultural ties.

The Romanian ambassador appreciated the unique cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts potential of Yazd province, CHTN reported.

She talked about

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