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Iran

Protesters hold a banner with Arabic that reads, “Iran out, U.S. out, Baghdad is free” in Baghdad, last January. (AP)

Facing strong pressures at home and abroad, Iran makes tactical retreat in Iraq

Libya

Pre-planned moves. A file picture of Ahmed al-Mismari, spokesman for the eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA), speaking at a press conference. (AFP)

LNA vows to retake al-Watiya airbase, says withdrawal was pre-planned

Libya

Fighters loyal to Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA) take their positions during clashes in the southern suburbs of capital Tripoli, last March. (DPA)

Tripoli's intelligence chief dies in suspicious circumstances

Iraq

Demonstrators take part in anti-government protests in Baghdad even after newly-appointed Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi called for the release of all detained protesters. (Reuters)

Iraqi demonstrators unconvinced despite release of protesters

Libya

Scene from "Shugaley".

Film on work and arrest of Russian NGO worker in Tripoli comes to TV

Syria

A file picture based on a a video released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows an explosion following an Israeli air strike on an undisclosed location in Syria, in February. (AFP)

Four pro-Iran fighters killed near Damascus after Israeli strike: Report

Libya

Fighters with Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) gather at a position near the town of Garabulli, some 70km east of the capital Tripoli. (AFP)

Libya’s GNA receives limitless Turkish supplies but faces locals’ hostility

Turkey

Dangerous liaisons. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) receives head of Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez al-Sarraj in Istanbul, last February. (AFP)

Turkey's increased involvement in Libya raises regional alarm

Libya

Fighters loyal to Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) of Fayez al-Sarraj take their positions at Ain Zara frontline, in the southern suburbs of capital Tripoli. (AFP)

Clashes, desertions reported among mercenaries and militias in Libya’s GNA camp