Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, Oct. 5


  • World
  • Thursday, 06 Oct 2022

TEHRAN -- Baquer Namazi, an Iranian-American who was jailed in Iran on spying charges, left the country on Wednesday for Oman after the removal of his travel ban on humanitarian grounds a few days ago, local media reported.

The 85-year-old had been sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2016 on charges of spying for the United States along with his son Siamak. (Iran-American Citizen-Release)

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Rumen Radev, the ex-president vowing to end Bulgaria's political crisis
Russia says fire put out at Afipsky oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attack
South Korea court sentences ex-PM Han to 23-year jail term in case related to martial law
Azerbaijan says it agreed to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'
India to withdraw diplomats' families from Bangladesh, source says
Trump row over Greenland derails Ukraine postwar deal, FT reports
South Korea court finds ex-PM Han Duck-soo guilty of key action of insurrection over martial law
Surging in polls, Thailand's reformist opposition tests new election playbook
How an Islamist party is gaining ground in Bangladesh, worrying moderates
New Zealand PM Luxon calls November 7 poll, promises economic prosperity

Others Also Read