Iran ‘to take revenge’ for attack on Natanz nuclear site
Craig TaylorIran’s foreign ministry blames Israel for Sunday’s incident at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. BBC News – Middle East
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South Korea says tanker and captain detained in Iran released
Iran seized the ship in January near the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions between the two countries. BBC News – Middle East
Israel ‘will not co-operate’ with ICC war crimes investigation
Israel say the court has no right to look into possible crimes in the occupied territories. BBC News – Middle East
Jordan’s King Abdullah describes ‘most painful’ royal rift
His comments follow reports of an alleged plot to destabilise the kingdom involving his half-brother. BBC News – Middle East
Jordan Prince Hamzah: Reporting on ‘destabilisation plot’ banned
News about an alleged plot involving the ex-crown prince is too sensitive to be reported, officials say. BBC News – Middle East
Benjamin Netanyahu corruption trial to hear first witnesses
The long-serving Israeli prime minister denies the charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. BBC News – Middle East