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Washington is trying to sow division in the Middle East as countries in the region attempt to improve ties, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said. This follows last week's visit to the Gulf by US President Donald Trump,

Iran is planning to take legal action against Google for labeling the Persian Gulf as the "Arabian Gulf" on its map application. Newsweek reached out to Google and the Iranian Foreign Ministry for comment.

Middle East visit, calling him a liar and condemning US-Israel relations. Iran's regime labeled as antisemitic by Trump.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright appeared on "The Story" with FOX News host Martha MacCallum and shared what he learned touring the Middle East with President Donald Trump. MACCALLUM: So, you know, Secretary,

Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli served in various capacities during both administrations of President Hassan Rouhani in a career marred with the brutal crackdown against the 2019 protests.

President Trump concludes Middle East tour with major trade deals, lifting Syria sanctions, and addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions, while downplaying Russia-Ukraine talks.

High-stakes nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. signal tentative progress as pressure mounts ahead of President Trump's Middle East visit.

A top Iranian official pushed back on President Trump Friday, calling his recent remarks about a nuclear deal “confusing and contradictory.” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he returned from the Middle East earlier Friday that the U.S. gave Iran a formal proposal for a new nuclear agreement, urging Tehran to “move quickly.”…

Oil prices rose about 1% on Wednesday after reports that Israel could be preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities raised fears of a supply disruption in the Middle East. Brent futures rose 67 cents,