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Street vendors in Tehran selling drone models as decor
As Iranian-made Shahed drones dominate the battlefield, 3D printers are turning them into ornaments, keychains and household decorations — a sign of how…
Aug 8
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Anastasiia Lutsenko
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New U.S.-Iran deal expected for Wednesday; U.S. missile stockpile running dry due to Iran war; Iranians struggle with record 62% inflation.
Meanwhile, Pakistan opens land routes to Iran and Yemen Houthis target Saudi ships in the Red Sea.
Aug 5
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Petro Gordon
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The travel agent fighting for Jordan’s survival
In Petra, a veteran tour guide says fear and headlines have devastated business long before missiles reached Jordan. Since Iranian strikes on U.S…
Aug 2
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Anya
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Jacqueline Cole
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July 2026
Why did the U.S. stop striking Iran?
Plus: Pentagon changes Iran war casualty reporting; Saudi Arabia under drone attack; U.S. pauses attacks for third night in a row, causing oil prices to…
Jul 27
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Jacqueline Cole
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Pyotr Kurzin
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Can Saudi Arabia build a nuclear program in a warzone?
Oleksandr was on shift when Russian troops seized the nuclear plant he was working on. As a U.S. deal opens the door to Saudi nuclear energy, his story…
Jul 26
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Jacqueline Cole
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Is the Iran war bigger now than it was before?
Middle East Uncovered joins us to cover everything you need to know about this past week in the Iran war.
Jul 22
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Jacqueline Cole
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Middle East Uncovered
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Faisal Saeed Al Mutar
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Attacks on Iran’s power grid challenge Kurdish designer
Eight consecutive nights of U.S. strikes have now damaged energy infrastructure, causing rolling power outages in parts of Iran. One Kurdish designer…
Jul 19
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Anya
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NEWSFLASH: 2 U.S. soldiers dead, 1 missing in Jordan
Iran struck a U.S. military base in Jordan with ballistic missiles and drones after seven consecutive days of American military attacks.
Jul 18
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Alessandra Hay
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U.S. and Iran continue strikes; Iran: U.S. pressure on Oman is preventing Iran-Oman Hormuz deal; Power outages spread across Iran.
Meanwhile, Iraqi PM heads to Washington and Israel to hold first elections since 2023.
Jul 13
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Oleksandra Poda
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Even Iran’s children’s authors are losing hope
For years, Iranians left in search of better lives. The latest war has forced even the country's most steadfast residents to consider leaving, often…
Jul 12
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Al van
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Anya
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NEWSFLASH: U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran, says CENTCOM
Washington also revoked its waivers for Iranian oil sales — part of the recent MoU — just hours before these strikes were announced.
Jul 7
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Jacqueline Cole
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Khamenei’s funeral mourners: “We don’t want a deal, we want Trump’s head”; Iran: MOU forces U.S. to recognize Iran’s allies; U.S. suspends…
Meanwhile, Macron set to be first EU leader to visit Syria, Qatar restarts maritime activity and trade with Iran and Iran war takes a toll on Trump’s…
Jul 6
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Oleksandra Khelemendyk
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