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She introduced millions of readers to the struggles of ordinary Iranians during the Islamic Revolution.

Marjane Satrapi, the Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56 Her popular graphic novel series, published in the early 2000s, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War.

This agreement depends on the cooperation of Hezbollah.

Israel and Lebanon Renew Cease-Fire, Calling for Evacuation of Hezbollah Operatives The agreement depends on the cooperation of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia. The cease-fire could remove an obstacle in the talks between the United States and Iran.

President Trump could still veto the measure, which was unlikely to fully curb military action against Iran.

US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says retaliatory strikes “should serve as a lesson” for the US.

Several wounded in Kuwait as Iran airport attack forces flight suspension The US military earlier said all Iranian drones and missiles failed to strike their intended targets.

The city is finding it hard to persuade tourists to return.

Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story | CNN Amid ongoing regional tensions, Dubai’s tourism sector is heavily discounting luxury stays and dining to lure back skeptical international travelers and revive its economy.

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Iran war live: US says Iranian strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait failed Gulf hostilities flared anew as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed little progress.

Tel Aviv's campaign is at an impasse with Hezbollah suddenly looking more capable than it did before.

How Hezbollah Drones Changed Israel’s Strategy in Lebanon An Israeli campaign that started with high hopes has devolved into a kind of impasse, with Hezbollah looking more capable than it did when the war began.

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Iran's IRGC attacks US Fifth Fleet headquarters, airbase, local media reports Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps has attacked the U.S. Fifth ​Fleet headquarters and an ‌airbase and helicopters in a regional country using missiles and drones, ​Iranian media reported on ​Wednesday, in response to what ⁠the IRGC described as a ​U.S. attack on an a ​communications to...

A statement from Mr Netanyahu made no mention of a ceasefire but appeared to back off an immediate threat to strike Beirut.

Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Will Hold Off on New Military Action A statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel did not mention a new cease-fire, but the Lebanese government said one was taking shape.

For all the talk of a ceasefire being within reach, war could flare up again. With Iran now threatening another key maritime chokepoint, what implications lie ahead for Singapore and the rest of the world? Get all your answers at MEI’s Annual Conference: https://mei.nus.edu.sg/event/mei-annual-conference-2026/