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October 29, 2025

Lebanon and Syria October 2025: A Snapshot

Ambassador Ryan Crocker reports on his visit to Lebanon and Syria on October 12-17 as part of a small delegation organized by the Washington office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

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May 12, 2020
BAGHDAD, IRAQ - MAY 06: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY â MANDATORY CREDIT - "IRAQI PARLIAMENT/ HANDOUT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Iraqi PM-designate Mustafa al-Kadhimi who is at the parliament for vote of confidence in Baghdad, Iraq makes a speech on May 06, 2020. Only 15 out of 22 ministers from cabinet of Prime Minister-designate Mustafa al-Kadhimi receive vote of confidence from Iraqâs parliament. (Photo by Iraqi Parliament / Handout/Anadolu Agency via Ge

Baghdad will continue its outreach to its Arab neighbors

May 12, 2020
TEHRAN, IRAN - MAY 06: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY â MANDATORY CREDIT - "IRANIAN PRESIDENCY / HANDOUT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani makes a statement at the cabinet meeting in Tehran, Iran on May 06, 2020. (Photo by Iranian Presidency / Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Iran and the US see eye to eye for a change

May 12, 2020
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Renewed protests as al-Kadhimi’s appointment is confirmed