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Iran’s President Says He Can’t Make ‘Miracles’ to Solve the Country’s Woes
ByFarnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Amid sky-high inflation, water and energy cuts and prospects for a deal with the U. S. dimming, President Masoud Pezeshkian has apparently thrown up his hands.

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Trump Orders Blockade of Some Oil Tankers to and From Venezuela
ByEdward Wong December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

The move is an escalation of military operations and a pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s leader. But its scope and economic impact are not clear.

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Iranian Authorities Assaulted Detained Nobel Laureate, Family Says
ByErika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Narges Mohammadi and several other Iranian activists were detained last Friday. She has been beaten, requiring emergency medical treatment, and accused of working with Israel, her family said.

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Hamas Confirms Top Commander’s Death in Israeli Strike in Gaza
ByIsabel Kershner and Aaron Boxerman December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

The killing of the commander, Raed Saad, on Saturday was the highest-profile assassination of a Hamas leader since a cease-fire came into force two months ago.

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Deadly Attack on U.S. Troops Poses Growing Challenge for Syria’s Leader
ByAbdi Latif Dahir December 14, 2025December 15, 2025

The attack further complicates President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to unify the country and rebuild relationships with the international community, analysts say.

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Yemeni Separatists Set Sights on Houthi-Controlled Capital
ByIsmaeel Naar December 11, 2025

The Southern Transitional Council has seized control of parts of Yemen over the past week, with ambitions to create a “south Arabian state.”

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ISIS Detention Camps Pose a Dangerous Problem for Syria’s Leaders
ByAlissa J. Rubin and Daniel Berehulak December 10, 2025

The government faces a dilemma over what to do with civil-war-era prisons and detention camps that hold thousands of ISIS fighters and tens of thousands of their family members.

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Seattle’s Plans for a Pride Match at World Cup Infuriates Iran and Egypt
ByFarnaz Fassihi December 10, 2025

The two countries, which criminalize homosexuality and impose severe punishments for it, were picked to play on a day celebrating L.G.B.T.Q. communities.

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Israeli Ban on Media Entering Gaza Remains, as Legal Challenge Is Delayed
ByAaron Boxerman December 9, 2025

Israel’s top court gave the government further reprieve on a long-stalled petition seeking free access to Gaza. Critics say barring journalists denies the world a full picture of conditions there.

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Syrians Celebrate Anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s Fall
ByAbdi Latif Dahir, Reham Mourshed and David Guttenfelder December 8, 2025

A year ago, rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, ending decades of dictatorship and civil war. But challenges remain for the new leadership.

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