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Abbas

British  
/ ˈæbəs /

noun

  1. Ferhat. 1899–1985, Algerian nationalist leader: joined the National Liberation Front (1956); president of the provisional government of the Algerian republic (1958–61)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who attended the talks, said this week that Qatar had recently played what he called a constructive role in financial matters, according to Iranian reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“So the opening message of my campaign is, ‘My name is Abbas Alawieh.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

U.S. forces shot down Iranian drones and hit a drone-control station near Bandar Abbas, The Wall Street Journal External link reported, citing U.S. officials.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

US forces said they had intercepted five attack drones in and around the strait, and prevented the launch of a sixth near Bandar Abbas.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

But really the rugs are from Iran, and they just ship them from Turkey, because Mr. Abbas is a man who takes pride in his work.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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