Iraq and Syria open border crossing closed since 2012
Opening expected to increase trade, but also comes as a boost to Iranian influence in the region, as Iranian-backed Shiite militias will have easier access to Syria.
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Nasrallah: We are prepared to enter 'occupied Palestine'
"We have abundant information, unprecedented in fact, about all events and developments occurring on the enemy side, using both public and secretive measures," head of terrorist group says.
Report: Tehran, Moscow at odds over plans to build up military near Damascus
Tehran reportedly wants to set up headquarters and logistics warehouses near Syrian capital, but has run into resistance from Russia due to concern over Israeli response.
Iran denies plans to interfere with US election
"We don't interfere in the internal affairs of another country," Zarif says while accusing White House of initiating a cyberwar.
US: Syrian government carried out chemical weapon attack in May
"The United States has concluded that the Assad regime used chlorine as a chemical weapon on May 19," Secretary of State Pompeo says at a news conference. The Trump administration has twice bombed Syria over Assad's suspected use of chemical weapons.
Former rebel stronghold in Syria begins to rebuild
The town, which had a population of 65,000 when Syria's civil war erupted in 2011, now has only about 4,000 residents. "People are afraid to come back, we still need to inspire public confidence," said Mohammed Sadoun, the acting mayor. "People are paralyzed by fear."
Coalition forces in Iraq say attacks 'will not be tolerated'
Two rockets were fired into the Baghdad's fortified Green Zone Monday evening, landing around 1 kilometer (a half-mile) from the US Embassy amid soaring tensions between the US and Iran.
2 rockets land near US Embassy in Baghdad
Residents report hearing explosions followed by sirens as rockets land around half a mile from US Embassy. No casualties reported in what is second such attack on Iraqi capital's fortified Green Zone since May.
UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks
Iranian foreign minister responds by saying: "If Iran were behind this attack, nothing would have been left of this refinery." UK, France, Germany say in joint statement that "the time has come for Iran to accept negotiation on a long-term framework for its nuclear program as well as on issues related to regional security, including its missiles program and other means of delivery."
Trump on meeting Rouhani: 'We'll see what happens'
US president arrives in New York for General Debate at the UN. Meeting with Iranian leader unlikely due to increased tension in region and the conditions set by Tehran.