Is Iran covering up its outbreak?
Craig TaylorIran has seen one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks but the true scale may be being downplayed. BBC News – Middle East
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Coronavirus: Iran told to take threat seriously as death toll passes 1,000
Some Iranians are not taking Covid-19 seriously despite the scale of the outbreak, a minister says. BBC News – Middle East
Iraq PM-designate appointed to break deadlock
Adnan al-Zurfi was nominated after the main political blocs could not agree on a candidate. BBC News – Middle East
Israeli rivals hold unity government talks to tackle coronavirus
Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz pledge to hold more talks after failing to reach a deal on Sunday. BBC News – Middle East
Iraq base attack: Coalition and Iraqi troops hurt as Taji targeted again
The attack comes a day after US air strikes in retaliation for a previous attack on the base. BBC News – Middle East
Iraq base attack: US in retaliatory strikes on Iran-backed fighters
The US says members of the militia killed American and British soldiers in a rocket attack in Iraq. BBC News – Middle East