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Iraq’s Maliki rejects ‘blatant US interference’ after Trump warning

Iraq’s Maliki rejects ‘blatant US interference’ after Trump warning

Trump threatened to end support to Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki returns to power

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EXPLAINER – US ‘armada’ in the Middle East: What assets is Washington deploying against Iran?
28.01.2026

EXPLAINER – US ‘armada’ in the Middle East: What assets is Washington deploying against Iran?

Washington deploys the USS Abraham Lincoln and F-15E fighters to address regional asset shortages

Israeli forces raid Syria’s Quneitra countryside, detain young man
28.01.2026

Israeli forces raid Syria’s Quneitra countryside, detain young man

Incursion follows reported spraying of unknown substances on farmland in southern Syria

Iran says it has ‘complete control’ of Strait of Hormuz as threat of war with US looms
28.01.2026

Iran says it has ‘complete control’ of Strait of Hormuz as threat of war with US looms

‘If war breaks out, there will be no retreat, not even by a millimeter, and Iran will move forward,’ IRGC commander says

Israeli airstrikes, artillery fire hit multiple areas in Gaza despite ceasefire
28.01.2026

Israeli airstrikes, artillery fire hit multiple areas in Gaza despite ceasefire

⁠Attacks target areas in Jabalia, Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel
28.01.2026

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel

Fars News Agency says man was accused of providing classified information to Mossad, supporting alleged sabotage of missile facilities