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Here are the latest news stories from CNN on the Middle East:

Top Stories

  1. Iran's supreme leader says US sanctions are 'economic war': Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has accused the United States of waging an "economic war" against the country, as the US reimposes sanctions on Iran's oil and banking sectors. (Source: CNN)
  2. Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire after Gaza violence: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire after a day of intense violence in the Gaza Strip, which saw rockets fired into Israel and Israeli airstrikes in response. (Source: CNN)
  3. Saudi Arabia says it will allow women to attend sports events: Saudi Arabia has announced that it will allow women to attend sports events for the first time, a move seen as a significant step towards greater gender equality in the conservative kingdom. (Source: CNN)

Regional News

  1. Syria's war: Thousands flee as government forces advance: Thousands of people have fled their homes in northern Syria as government forces, backed by Russia, have advanced on the last major rebel stronghold in the country. (Source: CNN)
  2. Egypt's president says he will not run for re-election: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has announced that he will not run for re-election in the country's upcoming presidential election, a move seen as a surprise given his popularity. (Source: CNN)
  3. Turkey's president says he will not apologize for 1915 Armenian genocide: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that he will not apologize for the 1915 Armenian genocide, which is recognized by many countries as a genocide but is denied by Turkey. (Source: CNN)

Analysis and Opinion

  1. The Middle East's fragile peace: CNN's Fareed Zakaria argues that the Middle East is facing a fragile peace, with many countries in the region struggling to maintain stability and security. (Source: CNN)
  2. The impact of US sanctions on Iran: CNN's Christiane Amanpour examines the impact of US sanctions on Iran, which have led to economic hardship and increased tensions between the two countries. (Source: CNN)
  3. The future of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process: CNN's Wolf Blitzer discusses the future of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, which has been stalled for years and faces significant challenges. (Source: CNN)