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US singles out Iran, readies response to Saudi oil attacks
Middle East
September 17, 2019
US singles out Iran, readies response to Saudi oil attacks
The United States readied its response Monday to the “unprecedented” attack on Saudi oil facilities as President Donald Trump said…
Trump dampens Macron optimism on Iran talks
Middle East
August 25, 2019
Trump dampens Macron optimism on Iran talks
BIARRITZ, France (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump appeared to brush aside French efforts to mediate with Iran on Sunday,…
Iran seizes third foreign ship in less than a month
Middle East
August 4, 2019
Iran seizes third foreign ship in less than a month
Iran has seized a “foreign vessel” in the Gulf, state media said Sunday, in what would be the third such…
Trump’s ‘maximum pressure campaign on Iran faces key test
Middle East
July 27, 2019
Trump’s ‘maximum pressure campaign on Iran faces key test
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran is at a crossroads. His administration is trying to…
Oman’s top diplomat in Iran talks amid mounting Gulf tensions
Middle East
July 27, 2019
Oman’s top diplomat in Iran talks amid mounting Gulf tensions
DUBAI (Reuters) – Oman’s minister responsible for foreign affairs held talks with Iran’s foreign minister on Saturday, Iranian state media…
Britain says Iran seizes two oil tankers in Gulf, Iran says captured one
Middle East
July 20, 2019
Britain says Iran seizes two oil tankers in Gulf, Iran says captured one
LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) – Britain said Iran seized two oil tankers in the Gulf on Friday and told Tehran to return…
Iran Guards seize British-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
July 20, 2019
Iran Guards seize British-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Friday they had seized a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz for breaking “international maritime…
Saudi king approves hosting US troops to enhance regional security: SPA
Middle East
July 20, 2019
Saudi king approves hosting US troops to enhance regional security: SPA
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman approved hosting US forces in the country to boost regional security and stability,…
Iran Guards seize ‘foreign tanker’ accused of fuel smuggling
Middle East
July 19, 2019
Iran Guards seize ‘foreign tanker’ accused of fuel smuggling
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Thursday they had detained a “foreign tanker” and its crew for allegedly smuggling fuel, in the…
Gulf tensions rise as US downs Iranian drone
Middle East
July 19, 2019
Gulf tensions rise as US downs Iranian drone
Tensions in the Gulf region mounted Friday as Washington said an Iranian drone was destroyed after threatening an American naval…