Iraqis vote in first elections since IS defeat
Craig TaylorSome 7,000 candidates from rival coalition blocs stood for seats in the 329-member parliament. BBC News – Middle East
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Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria in response to rocket fire
Israel launches a massive wave of strikes on Iranian forces in Syria, after coming under rocket fire. BBC News – Middle East
Iran warns Trump: ‘You’ve made a mistake’ over nuclear deal
Leader Ali Khamenei also tells his government not to trust European leaders on the nuclear deal. BBC News – Middle East
Iran nuclear deal: Trump to reveal US decision ahead of deadline
The president is set to announce whether the US will walk away from the international nuclear deal. BBC News – Middle East
Lebanon elects its first new parliament since 2009
Lebanon elects its parliament for the first time since 2009, with a changed voting system. BBC News – Middle East
Dubai missing princess: Call for clarity on status of Sheikha Latifa
The campaign group Human Rights Watch says Sheikha Latifa has not been heard from for two months. BBC News – Middle East