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Tehran accuses dissidents in neighbouring country of fanning protests
After woman’s death in custody, Tehran weighs less heavy-handed tactics for monitoring Islamic dress code
Kingdom’s day-to-day ruler takes over role from king in move said to reflect his de facto position
President Ebrahim Raisi urges the authorities to ‘decisively deal with those who disrupt the country’s security and peace’
As reforms take root in the Gulf kingdom, so does competition to find well-paid jobs
In wake of Mahsa Amini’s death, even staunch supporters of the regime are questioning need to enforce Islamic dress code
Five members of security forces among fatalities in largest anti-regime demonstrations since 2019
Officials blame foreign and opposition forces for loss of lives after people take to the streets
The tragic death of a 22-year-old arrested by morality police has emboldened those seeking freedom
Kurdish-Iranian’s demise sparks calls for abolition of strict rules on modest clothing
Failure to deliver could discourage country’s Palestinian citizens from participating in election
Controversy highlights divide between values of western companies in region and many Emiratis
The breakdown in negotiations is being welcomed in some parts of the Middle East but risks forcing Tehran into a corner
Statement follows local media campaign against LGBT+ images, and Egypt also says it will regulate streaming platforms
Veteran Palestinian-American journalist was shot dead while working in the West Bank in May
Organisation founded by slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi cites court documents
Moqtada al-Sadr apologises to Iraqis and tells followers to pull back from heavily fortified zone
Several killed in clashes in Iraqi capital’s green zone between supporters of populist Shia cleric and Iran-backed rivals
In a region where most companies are headed up by men, women are now giving their male counterparts a run for their money
Move is latest in escalating row over shipments from semi-autonomous region
Second day of violence comes as Washington and Tehran attempt to resurrect 2015 nuclear accord
Gulf state’s plan to restore diplomatic relations with Tehran follows similar move by Kuwait
Court sentenced mother of two for retweeting dissidents and spreading ‘false’ rumours, rights groups say
Mediterranean neighbours seek to repair relations after 2018 rift over killing of Palestinian protesters
Author remains in critical condition following attempt on his life in New York
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