
No future for us': disaffected Iranians say it's now or never to topple regime
Ailing economy sparks biggest uprising in years, with protesters saying it's time to hit regime when it's at its weakest.

Fact-finding mission urges Iran to end protest violence and restore internet
Credible reports that security forces had been ordered to carry out a "decisive" crackdown without restraint, as demonstrations entered a third week.

Iraq Moves to Nationalize West Qurna 2 Oilfield Operations
Iraq's cabinet has endorsed the takeover of petroleum operations at the West Qurna 2 oilfield, one of the largest globally, following terms set out in the service contract with Russia's Lukoil.