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Here are the latest news articles from BBC News Middle East:

Top Stories

  1. Iran nuclear deal: US and Iran agree to indirect talks The US and Iran have agreed to hold indirect talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, which was abandoned by the US in 2018.
  2. Israel-Gaza conflict: Ceasefire holds after deadly clashes A ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in Gaza, following a day of intense fighting that killed at least 25 people.
  3. Saudi Arabia and Iran agree to resume diplomatic ties Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to restore diplomatic relations, ending a years-long rift between the two regional powers.

Regional News

  1. Syria: Turkish forces capture key town from Kurdish-led forces Turkish forces have captured the key town of Ras al-Ain from Kurdish-led forces in northeastern Syria.
  2. Egypt: Sisi wins presidential election with 97% of the vote Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi has won a second term in office, with 97% of the vote, according to official results.
  3. Yemen: Houthi rebels claim responsibility for drone attack on Saudi airport Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a Saudi airport, which was targeted by multiple drones.

International News

  1. US-Iran tensions: Trump says 'nothing is off the table' in response to Iran's nuclear programme US President Donald Trump has said "nothing is off the table" in response to Iran's nuclear programme, amid rising tensions between the two countries.
  2. UK and Iran: Diplomatic row over detained British-Iranian woman The UK and Iran are at odds over the detention of a British-Iranian woman, who was arrested at Tehran airport and accused of spreading propaganda against the Iranian government.
  3. Russia and Turkey: Moscow and Ankara agree to cooperate on Syria Russia and Turkey have agreed to cooperate on Syria, following a meeting between their foreign ministers in Moscow.

Business and Economy

  1. Gulf states: Economic growth slows amid global uncertainty The economies of the Gulf states are slowing down amid global uncertainty and lower oil prices, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund.
  2. Iran: Economic sanctions take toll on Iranian economy The Iranian economy is struggling to cope with US sanctions, which have led to a decline in oil exports and a shortage of foreign currency.
  3. Egypt: Economy grows despite challenges, says IMF The Egyptian economy has grown despite challenges, including a currency crisis and high inflation, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund.