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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…
UK says Iran tanker will be freed after guarantees on destination
Middle East
July 14, 2019
UK says Iran tanker will be freed after guarantees on destination
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt sought to ease tensions with Iran on Saturday, saying a tanker held by Gibraltar would…
UK says sending second warship to Gulf
Middle East
July 13, 2019
UK says sending second warship to Gulf
Britain will send a second warship to the Gulf, officials said Friday, temporarily deploying two vessels near Tehran’s waters as…
UK should be ‘scared’ of Tehran’s response over tanker, cleric says: Fars
Middle East
July 6, 2019
UK should be ‘scared’ of Tehran’s response over tanker, cleric says: Fars
DUBAI (Reuters) – Britain should be “scared” about Tehran’s possible retaliation for the capture of an Iranian supertanker by Royal…
Japan’s Abe offers Saudi crown prince help in reducing oil dependency
Middle East
June 30, 2019
Japan’s Abe offers Saudi crown prince help in reducing oil dependency
OSAKA (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts to reduce its dependence on oil…
Sisi: Security of the Gulf region is linked to Egypt’s national security
Egypt
June 29, 2019
Sisi: Security of the Gulf region is linked to Egypt’s national security
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stated on Saturday that the security of the Gulf region represent a cornerstone of Arab…
US deploys F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar amid Iran tensions
Middle East
June 29, 2019
US deploys F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar amid Iran tensions
The US has deployed F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar for the first time, its military said Friday, adding to a…
US sanctions on Iran are biting: Bolton
Middle East
June 23, 2019
US sanctions on Iran are biting: Bolton
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Iran is feeling the effects of existing US sanctions as President Donald Trump prepares to impose more…