Iran oil: New field with 53bn barrels found – Rouhani
Craig TaylorPresident Rouhani says the field would increase the country’s proven reserves by about a third. BBC News – Middle East
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Lebanon protests: Confronting the ‘sexualisation’ of women demonstrators
Women have been at the forefront of Lebanon’s protests. But some complain they’re attracting attention for their looks, not their message. BBC News – Middle East
Iran cancels accreditation of IAEA nuclear inspector
The inspector was prevented from entering a facility over suspicions she had “suspicious material”. BBC News – Middle East
Iran nuclear deal: Fordo uranium centrifuges to be injected with gas
Iran will begin injecting gas into uranium enrichment centrifuges at its underground Fordo facility. BBC News – Middle East
Lebanon anti-government protesters block roads to press demands
Barricades had been cleared days ago but protesters say politicians have not done enough. BBC News – Middle East
Saudi Aramco IPO: World’s most profitable company to go public
Stock market flotation of the Saudi oil giant Aramco could be the world’s biggest initial public offering. BBC News – Middle East