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Kurdistan Region of Iraq announces Peshmerga unification

The Kurdistan Regional Government announced the completion of a years-long process to unify the Peshmerga armed forces under the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs, ending longstanding divisions between units linked to the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). The move comes amid the departure of US forces, pressure to disarm Iran-backed militias, and efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and Baghdad.

Long War JournalLong War JournalSeth Frantzman5h ago

China's 80% Grip on Iranian Oil Looms Over Trump-Xi Summit

Ahead of a high-stakes US-China summit planned for September 24 at the White House, Beijing appears to be spotlighting its influence over Iran to gain leverage during negotiations with its chief geopolitical rival. Expectations for a US-China breakthrough on Iran at the upcoming summit in Washington are low. Trump has signaled a focus on economic outcomes for this meeting with Xi and the Chinese leader has reciprocated by assembling a delegation of top business executives. But in the run-up to the meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his…

OilPrice.comOilPrice.comRFE/RL staff5h ago

Bipartisan senators raised US journalist jailed in Iran ahead of Trump team meeting with Iranian delegation at UN

A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging action to secure the release of an American journalist unjustly imprisoned in Iran. The letter was sent one day before U.S. officials indirectly talked with Iranian officials in New York.  Reza Valizadeh, 49, is a dual Iranian-American citizen and former…

The HillThe HillLaura Kelly5h ago
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Central Bank imposes strict sanctions on branches of Bank Melli Iran operating in UAE

Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed enforcement measures on the UAE branches of Bank Melli Iran, including a ban on conducting any financial transactions to and from Iran. The measures were taken under Article 168(1)(C) of Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2025 concerning the Central Bank, the regulation of financial institutions and activities, and insurance business. According to the CBUAE, the action follows violations related to non-compliance with regulations, laws and supervisory decisions in force in the UAE, including obligations linked to combating money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of proliferation activities. Based on the findings of regulatory examinations, the Central Bank said it had decided to prohibit all branches of Bank Melli Iran operating in the UAE from carrying out any financial transactions involving Iran, including trade finance activities and fund transfers. The CBUAE said the decision was taken in accordance with the powers granted to the Governor of the Central Bank under applicable laws and regulations. The Central Bank reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its supervisory framework and taking the necessary measures to safeguard the soundness and integrity of the UAE's financial system. It added that it would continue to ensure that financial institutions and entities operating under its supervision comply with the highest standards of regulatory compliance, in line with relevant international best practices and standards.

MBMobile BusinessWAM5h ago

Watch live: Iran’s Pezeshkian, Zelensky, Rodriguez to address UNGA

More world leaders are set to speak before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Wednesday in New York, a day after President Trump addressed the forum. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will give remarks early Wednesday as America’s war in the Middle East nears the seven-month mark. Iranian and U.S. officials held indirect talks on the…

The HillThe HillThe Hill Staff5h ago
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