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Isabel Debre
An undated file photo provided by the family of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British-Iranian dual national detained in Iran. (Family of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe via AP, File)
March 7, 2021, 4:34 pm
After 5 years, Iran frees UK-Iranian woman accused of spying, but sets new trial
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, 42, still faces a new trial for ‘spreading propaganda’ and other charges, and cannot return home to the UK
By Amir Vahdat and Isabel Debre
lllustrative: A group of Iranian border guards march at the eastern border of Iran shared with Pakistan and Afghanistan near Zabol, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran, July 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
February 28, 2021, 6:32 am
Iran shuts down internet in southeast province amid protests, harsh crackdown
Rights groups say Iranian government disrupting mobile data network in impoverished area to conceal unrest after several killed in clashes over border shootings
By Isabel Debre
The Helios Ray, which was sailing from Saudi Arabia to Singapore, shown (in a white circle, center-right) on the Marine Traffic website's live shipping tracker soon after it was hit in the Gulf of Oman, February 26, 2021 (MarineTraffic.com screenshot)
February 26, 2021, 4:44 pm
Explosion hits Israeli-owned cargo ship in Gulf of Oman, no injuries
Maritime intelligence firm says blast likely stemmed from ‘asymmetric activity by Iranian military’; ship identified as MV Helios Ray owned by Israeli shipping magnate Rami Ungar
By Jon Gambrell and Isabel Debre
A military delegation visit the display of Halcon, a regional leader in the end-to-end manufacturing of precision-guided systems, during the opening day of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, IDEX, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 21, 2021. (Kamran Jebreili/AP)
February 21, 2021, 7:40 pm
UAE weapons show draws major deals, traders, but pandemic keeps Israel away
Travel restrictions force Israeli arms producers to skip what would have been first time participating in lucrative expo
By Isabel Debre
This picture taken February 10, 2021 in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh shows a woman viewing a tweet posted by the sister of Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul, Lina, showing a screenshot of them having a video call following Hathloul's release after nearly three years in detention (Fayez Nureldine / AFP)
February 11, 2021, 7:56 am
After 1,001 days, prominent Saudi women’s rights activist freed from prison
Loujain al-Hathloul, who pushed to end ban on women driving, remains under strict conditions including 5-year travel ban, 3 years of probation
By Isabel Debre
An Emirati television journalist works on a script as a graphic showing the Emirates' Hope space probe to Mars flashes past him on a screen, at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 19, 2020. (Jon Gambrell/AP)
February 9, 2021, 9:01 pm
In historic flight, UAE spacecraft ‘Hope’ enters orbit around Mars
Gulf country celebrates Arab world’s first interplanetary mission after tricky maneuver succeeds; minister says achievement opens ‘broad range of possibilities’
By Isabel Debre
Tourists and residents enjoy the sunset at the Jumeirah Beach Residence, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
January 19, 2021, 8:01 pm
Dubai hopes vaccine can keep its tourism afloat, as virus surges
Emirati ruler says widespread vaccination, not movement restrictions, will ‘accelerate the full recovery of our country’
By Isabel Debre
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, welcomes Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani upon his arrival to attend the Gulf Cooperation Council's 41st Summit in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia, January 5, 2021. (Saudi Royal Court via AP)
January 5, 2021, 4:21 pm
Qatar’s ruling emir lands in Saudi Arabia for summit to end blockade
Sheikh Hamad Al Thani embraced by Saudi crown prince following announcement that kingdom would end years-long embargo on Gulf state
By Aya Batrawy, Isabel Debre and amr nabil
A rabbi officiates under a traditional Jewish wedding canopy during marriage ceremony of the Israeli couple Noemie Azerad, left, seated under the canopy, and Simon David Benhamou, at a hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 17, 2020. (Kamran Jebreili/AP)
December 31, 2020, 1:06 pm
In new playground Dubai, Israelis find parties, Jewish rites
Warm ties enabled relief from pandemic restrictions for tens of thousands of Israelis — until the latest lockdown
By Isabel Debre
Debris litters the scene where a Ukrainian plane crashed in Shahedshahr southwest of the capital Tehran, Iran, January 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File)
December 30, 2020, 8:19 pm
Iran allocates $150,000 to pay each family of 176 Ukraine crash victims
Cabinet creates compensation fund for those killed when Iranian forces accidentally shot down passenger plane minutes after takeoff from Tehran airport
By Isabel Debre
Al-Jazeera staff work at their TV station in Doha, Qatar, June 8, 2017. (AP Photo/ Malak Harb, File)
December 20, 2020, 11:31 pm
Al-Jazeera reporters’ phones hacked by spyware from Israeli NSO Group — report
Cybersecurity watchdog says malware attack on 36 people at Qatari-state owned media company was likely linked to governments of Saudi Arabia, UAE
By Isabel Debre
People enjoy drinking alcoholic beverages at a restaurant overlooking the Marina district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 23, 2019 (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
November 7, 2020, 1:07 pm
UAE criminalizes ‘honor’ killings and relaxes alcohol, cohabitation laws
Overhaul to personal Islamic laws comes as nation tries to keep pace with changing society and ahead of expected influx of Israeli tourists, investment
By Isabel Debre
Richard Ratcliffe, the husband of detained Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe, seen in poster, outside the Iranian Embassy in London, June 29, 2019, (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)
November 2, 2020, 7:07 pm
British-Iranian dual citizen, held in Tehran, faces court on new sedition charge
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was not allowed to offer a defense against fresh allegations, and no date has been set for next appearance, says her husband
By Isabel Debre
Medics tend to a COVID-19 patient at the Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital in Tehran, Iran, October 14, 2020. (Akbar Badrkhani/Iranian Health Ministry via AP)
October 26, 2020, 12:36 pm
Wary of angering public, Iran has few ways to contain virus
Tehran government has little room to apply lockdown restrictions as economy has already been ravaged by US sanctions applied over nuclear deal spat
By Isabel Debre
A general view of Kuwait's national assembly hall during a special session to mourn the late emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, in Kuwait City on October 7, 2020. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)
October 7, 2020, 3:24 pm
Kuwait chooses next crown prince, keeping old guard in place
Sheikh Meshal Al Sabah, 80, seen as conventional pick, delaying transfer of power to younger generation like in Gulf neighbors
By Isabel Debre
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