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Iraq temporarily closes Baghdad airport due to technical fault

Iraq temporarily closes Baghdad airport due to technical fault

Transport Ministry spokesman says Baghdad International Airport is expected to resume flight operations within the next few hours

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Iran says it is ready to reach nuclear deal with US ‘as soon as possible’
24.02.2026

Iran says it is ready to reach nuclear deal with US ‘as soon as possible’

Iran, US set to hold new round of negotiations in Geneva amid heightened tensions

Syria dismantles ISIS cell in western Raqqa city
24.02.2026

Syria dismantles ISIS cell in western Raqqa city

Cell linked to terror group involved in targeting Internal Security Forces checkpoint, sources tells Alikhbariah TV

Ancient tombs packed with pottery and jewelry unearthed from Egyptian necropolis
24.02.2026

Ancient tombs packed with pottery and jewelry unearthed from Egyptian necropolis

New discoveries near city of Aswan reveal burial chambers from Old and Middle Kingdom periods, offering fresh insight into ancient funerary traditions

Lebanon warned about potential Hezbollah intervention alongside Iran if US attacks: Official
24.02.2026

Lebanon warned about potential Hezbollah intervention alongside Iran if US attacks: Official

Lebanese official tells Anadolu ‘friendly’ international parties cautioned ‘catastrophe’ if Hezbollah joins Iran if Washington were to attack

Israel pushing for Iran conflict while relying on US power: Experts
24.02.2026

Israel pushing for Iran conflict while relying on US power: Experts

Analysts warn Israel is leaning on US military power rather than its own capabilities in confronting Iran