The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/karim-abou-merhi/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:52:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Karim Abou Merhi | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/karim-abou-merhi/ 32 32 Syria to top agenda as Iranian, Russian and Turkish leaders head to Tehran meeting https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-top-top-agenda-as-iranian-russian-and-turkish-leaders-to-meet-in-tehran/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:52:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2801277 Ankara is eyeing military operation in Syrian Kurdish regions, but hopes to get blessing from Moscow first, while Iranians oppose idea

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]]> Women allowed to attend soccer game at Tehran stadium, a first in nearly 3 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/women-allowed-to-attend-soccer-game-at-tehran-stadium-a-first-in-nearly-3-years/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:24:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2691820 Iranian news agency says a fifth of the tickets for Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Iraq were reserved for female fans

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]]> Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna; EU diplomat warns of ‘difficult’ work ahead https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-diplomat-warns-of-difficult-work-ahead-as-iran-nuclear-talks-resume/ Mon, 27 Dec 2021 22:21:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2673426 Enrique Mora says all sides showing 'a clear will to work toward the successful end of this negotiation'; Tehran demands access to oil revenue

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]]> Seeking to save battered economy, Iran’s Raisi may prioritize axing US sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/seeking-to-save-battered-economy-irans-raisi-may-prioritize-axing-us-sanctions/ Sun, 01 Aug 2021 06:26:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2591799&preview=true&preview_id=2591799 Ultra-conservative new president is set to take reins of a country facing deep economic problems; experts say he'll focus on removing trade barriers with China and Russia

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]]> Solar plane completes epic round-the-world trip https://www.timesofisrael.com/solar-plane-completes-epic-round-the-world-trip/ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:40:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1434283 Flight powered by the sun makes aviation history with marathon journey to promote renewable energy

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]]> Shadow of Saddam lives on in Iraq https://www.timesofisrael.com/shadow-of-saddam-lives-on-in-iraq/ Sun, 03 May 2015 08:03:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1176619 With links to Islamic State, and victims still mourning their losses, the Baath party looms large

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]]> Thousands of Syrian refugees flock to embassies to vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-of-syrian-refugees-flock-to-embassies-to-vote/ Wed, 28 May 2014 13:31:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=993432 Of estimated 3 million citizens abroad, only 200,000 eligible to vote due to restrictions by Syria, host countries

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