Netanyahu denies Politico report Israel spying on the White House
Craig TaylorA Politico report said Israel was likely behind surveillance devices found near the White House. BBC News – Middle East
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Arab nations condemn Netanyahu’s Jordan Valley annexation plan
An Israeli vow to apply sovereignty to part of the West Bank is described as a “dangerous development”. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: ‘Air strikes’ hit Iran-backed forces near Iraq border
A monitoring group says 18 fighters were killed in the overnight raids near the Iraq border. BBC News – Middle East
Iranian tanker row: Oil ‘sold’ in defiance of US threats
A tanker last spotted off Syria has sold its oil, Iran says – despite promises not to sail to Syria. BBC News – Middle East
Iran nuclear deal: Tehran to develop speedier centrifuges
Officials say Iran will use faster centrifuges to enrich uranium but is ready to reverse course. BBC News – Middle East
Iran nuclear deal: Tehran to develop centrifuges for uranium enrichment
It will lift limits imposed by a 2015 deal on its development of centrifuges used to enrich uranium. BBC News – Middle East