Lebanon protests: New government ends months of deadlock
Craig TaylorThere has been a caretaker administration since October, when mass anti-government protests erupted. BBC News – Middle East
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Yemen war: Death toll in attack on military base rises to 111
Yemen’s president condemns the “cowardly” attack in Marib province, blaming it on Houthi rebels. BBC News – Middle East
Lebanon protests: Anti-government protesters clash with police
More than 160 people have had to be treated for injuries in the latest violence. BBC News – Middle East
Iran plane crash: Khamenei defends armed forces in rare address
Ayatollah Khamenei praises the Revolutionary Guard amid anger over the downing of a passenger jet. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: Air strikes kill 18 in Idlib city despite truce
A busy market and an industrial zone were targeted by war planes, a monitoring group said. BBC News – Middle East
Iran nuclear deal: European powers trigger dispute mechanism
Fears for the future of the accord grow as the UK, France and Germany complain of Iranian breaches. BBC News – Middle East