Trump urges Saudis to raise oil output ‘by two million barrels’
Craig TaylorThe US president says he asked Saudi Arabia to increase oil production due to “turmoil in Iran”. BBC News – Middle East
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Iraq executes 12 for terrorism after IS captives found dead
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered death sentences to be carried out against convicted terrorists. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: Air strike on Deraa shelter kills 17 civilians
Activists say 17 civilians died when a basement was hit by Russian jets supporting the Syrian army. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: Air strikes knock out hospitals in Deraa
Three facilities are put out of service as troops press on with an offensive in Deraa province. BBC News – Middle East
Iran economic protests shut Tehran’s Grand Bazaar
Traders took part in a big protest against price rises and the plummeting value of Iran’s currency, BBC News – Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s ban on women driving officially ends
Women can now drive in the conservative kingdom, but there has been a crackdown on activists. BBC News – Middle East