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Iran president congratulates world Muslims on Eid al-Adha

Iraqi PM: US foreign combat forces ‘not needed’ in Iraq
Kadhimi due in Tehran soon
Iran warns UAE of Israel’s regional presence fallout
Taking a swipe at the UAE for opening its embassy in Tel Aviv, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman warned the Arab country that it will be held accountable for the negative consequences of the Zionist regime’s regional presence.
Israeli spyware used to target journalists, activists: Report
Pegasus spyware affair 'completely unacceptable' if true: EU chief
Israeli companies aided Saudi spying despite Khashoggi killing
Israel secretly authorized a group of cyber-surveillance firms to work for the government of Saudi Arabia despite international condemnation of the kingdom’s abuse of surveillance software to crush dissent, even after the Saudi killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi, officials and others familiar with the contracts said.
Turkey condemns EU court ruling on headscarf ban as violation of freedoms
Turkey on Sunday slammed a ruling by a top European Union court allowing the banning of headscarves under certain conditions as a "clear violation of religious freedoms", adding the move would exacerbate prejudices against Muslim women in Europe.
Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for second Hajj amid pandemic
Pilgrims began arriving in the holy city of Mecca on Saturday for the second downsized Hajj staged during the coronavirus pandemic, circling Islam's holiest site in masks and on distanced paths.
Iraq discusses US troop withdrawal one day after talks with Iran
Tehran stresses support for Baghdad on all fronts
Lebanon spins further into crisis as Hariri abandons bid to form government
Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri stepped down on Thursday and abandoned his months-long effort to form a new government, dimming the chances of a cabinet being agreed any time soon that could start rescuing the country from financial meltdown.
Western sanctions leave ‘catastrophic’ impact on Syrian people: FM
Syria’s foreign minister blasted the “catastrophic” impact of Western sanctions on the Arab country, saying the restrictive measures have hampered the government’s ability to meet the basic needs of the Syrian people.
FM Zarif: Time for US to kick habit, end addiction to sanctions
On the sixth anniversary of the conclusion of the Iran nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif highlighted the failure of the US' so-called 'maximum pressure campaign' and crippling sanctions, citing Tehran’s progress, including in the nuclear field, despite the bans.