Latest News in the Middle East (Aug. 24, 2021)

Taliban delay in forming transitional govt 'concerning': CSTO

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/europe/taliban-delay-in-forming-transitional-govt-concerning-csto

Taliban appoint central bank head as economic turmoil grows

https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/taliban-appoint-central-bank-head-as-economic-turmoil-grows

Taliban inherit untapped $1 trillion trove of minerals

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1915316/business-economy

Raisi says Iran not opposed to nuclear talks

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464182/Raisi-says-Iran-not-opposed-to-nuclear-talks

Raisi, Austrian chancellor exchange views on Afghanistan, nuclear talks

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464241/Raisi-Austrian-chancellor-exchange-views-on-Afghanistan-nuclear

 

Iran resumes fuel exports to Afghanistan after Taliban request, union says

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1915811/middle-east

Russia, Turkey close to signing new S-400 missile contract – Ifax

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1915636/middle-east

Russia, Iran and China plan to hold joint drills in Persian Gulf

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464210/Russia-Iran-and-China-plan-to-hold-joint-drills-in-Persian-Gulf

King holds talks with Russian president, visits military expo

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/king-holds-talks-russian-president-visits-military-expo

Iran president urges Japan to release billions in blocked funds amid US sanctions

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1915481/middle-east

Qatar to hold first-ever advisory Shura Council vote Oct 2

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/419577/World/Region/Qatar-to-hold-firstever-advisory-Shura-Council-vot.aspx

Israel requires everyone over age of 3 to show COVID-19 tests

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/israel-requires-everyone-over-age-of-3-to-show-covid-19-tests