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Mohamad Ali Harisi

Mohamad Ali Harisi

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Mohamad Ali Harisi is The National's Foreign Editor, co-ordinating its worldwide output with a focus on the Middle East.
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This handout picture released by the Iranian Red Crescent on June 14, 2025, show Iranian Red Crescent volunteers working in a Tehran neighbourhood hit by a reported Israeli strike. The Iranian foreign ministry on June 14 said it would be "meaningless" to join nuclear negotiations with the United States in Oman while Iran is under attack by Israel. (Photo by Iranian Red Crescent / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / Iranian Red Crescent" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===
VideoIsrael and Iran at war: How did it come to this?

Iran and Israel have been launching tit-for-tat strikes since June 13

MENAJune 14, 2025
Mohamad Ali Harisi
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi prays at the grave of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, on June 3. AFP
Hezbollah 'told Lebanese officials it won’t join Iran's retaliation'

Iran could instruct group to launch precision missiles, security agencies believe

MENAJune 14, 2025
Mohamad Ali Harisi
A view shows art on the wall of a building in Beirut depicting late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat at Mar Elias Palestinian refugee camp. Reuters
PLO advances disarmament plan for Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon

Officials engage with authorities in Beirut to implement Abbas-Aoun agreement

MENAJune 02, 2025
Nada Homsi
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to The National and other media outlets in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
New Beirut airport on way but Captagon fight goes on, says Lebanese PM

Nawaf Salam rules out normalisation with Israel without Palestinian statehood and return of refugees

MENAMay 28, 2025
Mina Al-Oraibi
Palestinians take shelter in tents in Gaza city. Reuters
Gaza ceasefire talks not leading to a deal yet, source says

Talks focused on a 70-day truce and the release of 10 hostages

MENAMay 27, 2025
Mohamad Ali Harisi
Employees count stashes of Syrian pounds at the central bank in Damascus. The Syrian pound has lost about 90 per cent of its value since 2011. AFP
ExclusiveSyria to overhaul financial system after sanctions relief

Country’s senior monetary official outlines plans to review laws and attract foreign deposits

MENAMay 26, 2025
Mohamad Ali Harisi
US President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One as he prepares to leave Abu Dhabi on Friday. Reuters
Trump's grand finale in the Gulf: Gold, faith and oil

US President leaves with mega-deals and a long-term commitment to the Middle East

UAEMay 16, 2025
Rory Reynolds
President Sheikh Mohamed presents the Order of Zayed to US President Donald Trump. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
Sheikh Mohamed vows to work with Trump on advancing peace

US President hosted in Abu Dhabi for talks on bilateral ties

UAEMay 15, 2025
Mohamad Ali Harisi
Hamas fighters oversee the handover of Israeli hostages in central Gaza, in February. Reuters
Hamas expects pressure on Israel to reach ceasefire before Trump visits region

Militant group has agreed to lay down its weapons and for its senior officials to live in exile

MENAApril 30, 2025
Mohamad Ali Harisi
People queue with pots to receive meals from a charity kitchen in Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza. AFP
Hamas says negotiations under way for a Gaza ceasefire ahead of Trump's visit

US President is set to visit Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar in mid-May

MENAApril 25, 2025
Mohamad Ali Harisi
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim hosts a meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, centre, and Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara, left, in Doha. Photo: Iraqi News Agency
AnalysisSyria’s pivotal week: Rivals and allies in diplomatic marathon to map recovery

Regional leaders including Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani met President Ahmad Al Shara

MENAApril 18, 2025
Mohamad Ali Harisi
Mr Al Hassan is a seasoned Omani diplomat who has previously served as the Permanent Representative of his country to the UN. Aymen AlAmeri / The National
ExclusiveIraq has finally crossed bridge from violence to influence, country’s top UN official says

Special representative Mohammed Al Hassan was speaking in an exclusive interview with The National

MENAApril 17, 2025
Mohamad Ali Harisi
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani addresses the opening day of the Sulaimani Forum in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on Wednesday. Aymen Al Ameri / The National
Iraq invites Syria’s leader to attend Arab Summit in Baghdad

Iraq has called for an inclusive political process in neighbouring Syria

MENAApril 16, 2025
Mohamad Ali Harisi
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani on stage with The National's Editor-in-Chief Mina Al-Oraibi at the Sulaimani Forum in Sulaimaniyah. Aymen Al-Almeri /The National
Al Sudani confirms candidacy for Iraq elections in November

Parliamentary vote will be the first to be held after electoral law amendments

MENAApril 16, 2025
Mohamad Ali Harisi
Lebanese security forces attempt to evict displaced people from a hotel during the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in Beirut. Reuters
ExclusiveLebanon pressured to replace Hezbollah-linked security staff

Sources say the requests have delayed appointments in the General Security Directorate

MENAApril 14, 2025
Mohamad Ali Harisi
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