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Amir Daftari
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Amir Daftari is a Newsweek reporter based in London, specializing in global affairs with a focus on the Middle East. He joined Newsweek in 2024 from the United Nations and has previously worked at CNN International. A graduate of the London School of Economics, Amir has received multiple awards for his reporting, including his coverage of the Arab...
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Articles by Amir Daftari
World
Map Shows Anti-Government Protests Spreading Across Iran
Iran faces nationwide protests over economic and political grievances as Trump warns of a U.S. response to any further violence.
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News
What Did Trump Get For Christmas? 5 Gifts He Received In 2025
World leaders have given Trump valuable gifts, from jets to gold, often followed by trade, defense, and investment deals.
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World
Putin Has His Eye on a New Land Corridor to Asia
Russia speeds up the INSTC through Iran to secure faster, safer trade routes and reduce reliance on vulnerable maritime paths.
4 min read
World
Iran Seen Working on Nuclear Site Hit by US
Recent satellite imagery shows renewed activity at one of Iran’s damaged uranium enrichment facilities.
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News
China Draws Fire From Iran
China’s backing of the UAE in a long-standing territorial dispute over three Persian Gulf islands has unsettled Tehran.
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News
Secret Buyer Revealed in Huge Israel Arms Deal: Report
The UAE is reportedly the buyer of approximately $2.3 billion of advanced Israeli weapons from Elbit Systems.
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World
Venezuela Blockade Map Shows How US Navy Is Surrounding Country
Around 12 U.S. warships and 30–50 aircraft positioned off Venezuela highlight the scale of Washington’s military operation.
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Live Blog
Venezuela Demands UN Security Council Denounce Tanker Seizure, As Trump Orders Naval Blockade
Donald Trump alleges Nicolás Maduro’s regime is using “stolen oil fields” to fund “drug terrorism”. Newsweek’s live blog is closed.
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World
Shunned by Putin, Syria’s Ex-Dictator Lives in Isolation
Bashar al-Assad lives quietly in Moscow, focusing on learning Russian and resuming his medical career.
4 min read
News
Full List of Countries in New US Alliance To Win Chip War With China
The U.S. leads Pax Silica, uniting allies to secure AI and tech supply chains amid rising competition with China
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News
Thailand Threatens Naval Blockade Against Cambodia
Thailand may escalate against Cambodia, weighing fuel and maritime curbs, with decisions due at a Monday security meeting.
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World
Rain Falls on Iran But Water Crisis Persists
Tehran receives rainfall, offering limited relief as the city and wider Iran continue to face a severe drought.
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World
Australian State Leaders Agree On Tougher Gun Laws After Bondi Attack
Australia’s prime minister called the incident “shocking and distressing.” Newsweek’s live blog is closed.
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World
Cardi B Promises To Follow Rules in Saudi Arabia
The rapper dressed conservatively and said she doesn’t like alcohol in a video broadcast ahead of a performance in Saudi Arabia.
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News
Trump Issues New Threat Against Iran Nuclear Plans
Trump warns Iran against rebuilding its nuclear and missile programs.
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News
World Map Shows Top Conflict Hot Spots in 2026
Instability from Latin America to the Middle East risks spreading as conflicts, proxies, and shifting alliances shape 2026.
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News
Iran Mocks US for Copying Its Kamikaze Drone
Tehran says there is “no greater honor than seeing…superpowers kneel before an Iranian drone,” as the U.S. deploys copied drones.
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News
Iran, Egypt Protest Role in 2026 World Cup ‘Pride Match’
Iran and Egypt, which criminalize or severely penalize LGBTQ+ identities, have complained about plans for their match in Seattle.
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News
Trump Peace Deal Bears Fruit in Rivalry With China
U.S. gains preferential access to DR Congo minerals, challenging China’s dominance after brokering a fragile peace with Rwanda.
4 min read
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