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U.S. targets Iran financial operations in Gulf
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned individuals and entities it said were helping Iran access international financial systems, drawing a sharp rebuke from Tehran.
U.S. targets Iranian bank operations and intermediaries
Trump says Iran seeks talks; Tehran sets conditions
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In Hadramout, date harvest sustains farmers with limited alternatives
In the Hadramout region of eastern Yemen, small farmers have limited economic options beyond the annual date harvest, which provides both income and food security for families with few other resources.
Iraq spent $34B on wages and welfare in first half of 2026, exceeding revenue
Iraq spent $34.1 billion on public-sector salaries and social welfare in the first half of 2026, accounting for 82 percent of federal spending and exceeding total revenue.
Russia helps Iran develop supersonic cruise missile, FT reports
Russia's state arms exporter has worked with Iran since 2023 to develop a ramjet-powered cruise missile that would travel at several times the speed of sound, according to the Financial Times.
Israeli forces expand control in southern Lebanese villages
Israeli forces have crossed their self-established boundary in southern Lebanon multiple times in recent weeks, rendering areas beyond the line inaccessible to Lebanese residents.
